Post by ryanisme on Dec 20, 2012 0:00:53 GMT -8
The Grand is Officially insured! I spent some time today inspecting and testing and cleaning the grounds for our ZJ. I drove it around and home for a total of about an hour of driving and it never stalled or hesitated once. So perhaps a dirty ground was the issue all along? More time will tell. However driving it has also revealed some more issues!
1.) it doesn't reach proper operating temperature. It hovered around 140F the whole time I drove it which is far too cold for proper operation. The temp was confirmed by a infrared thermometer, so it's not an indication problem. More than likely it is a problem with the thermostat. Also the fan clutch may be a contributing factor.
2.) The heater doesn't work at all. This makes for sad winter driving.
3.) The transmission kick-down/passing gear/throttle-valve (whatever you want to call it) may be out of adjustment. First gear shifts too late under light acceleration. Or maybe the shifts are just really sloppy.
4.) The steering seems to wander. Possibly worn out tie-rod ends and or worn out ball joints, and or worn out steering actuator.
5.) Power steering doesn't work at idle. More than likely it will be fixed by a power steering pump.
6.) The brake fluid is extremely dark. We should bleed the old fluid completely out so it doesn't wreak havoc with the ABS and brake cylinders.
1.) it doesn't reach proper operating temperature. It hovered around 140F the whole time I drove it which is far too cold for proper operation. The temp was confirmed by a infrared thermometer, so it's not an indication problem. More than likely it is a problem with the thermostat. Also the fan clutch may be a contributing factor.
2.) The heater doesn't work at all. This makes for sad winter driving.
3.) The transmission kick-down/passing gear/throttle-valve (whatever you want to call it) may be out of adjustment. First gear shifts too late under light acceleration. Or maybe the shifts are just really sloppy.
4.) The steering seems to wander. Possibly worn out tie-rod ends and or worn out ball joints, and or worn out steering actuator.
5.) Power steering doesn't work at idle. More than likely it will be fixed by a power steering pump.
6.) The brake fluid is extremely dark. We should bleed the old fluid completely out so it doesn't wreak havoc with the ABS and brake cylinders.
