Roz
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Post by Roz on Apr 13, 2016 20:32:02 GMT -8
Well guys I have finally come to the dark side and bought a jeep. We still need to name in so I am open to suggestions. He should be reassembled by the end of next week, and hopefully on the road. Then I will need to schedule time at Freds to start upgrading him. 1999 WJ 4.7L   
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Post by EL GRANDE on Apr 14, 2016 7:06:58 GMT -8
Congratulations. I have to meet him/her first to suggest a name. Cranky is the first thing that came to mind because I was looking at the open engine. But let's see if it lives up to it. Lol
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Post by 4x4dano on Apr 14, 2016 11:09:40 GMT -8
Congratulations. I have to meet him/her first to suggest a name. Cranky is the first thing that came to mind because I was looking at the open engine. But let's see if it lives up to it. Lol Welcome to the dark side Roz. I like 'cranky' but hope that wouldn't be prophetic of its mechanical nature. Or what about 'the juice' (V8)? The Baboon did well on the AZ Strip (well, except for the brake problem, the vacuum lock, the hot tranny, the broken muffler bracket, and the screamin rear end at the end - now I know why guys get new jeeps!). Miss you all. Danny |
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Post by Explorer 1 on Apr 14, 2016 14:55:34 GMT -8
Depending on how much you have to spend on it.........you could call it "The Weep".
Because you may be weeping before you get it done.
Thanks,
Fred
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Post by praetorian on Apr 14, 2016 20:47:16 GMT -8
Congrats man. I wouldn't mind picking up a 4.7 WJ too some day. Keep us updated with your progress. I know on the other thread you said something about the engine being rebuilt. Was it just the block they messed with or the heads too?
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Roz
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Post by Roz on Apr 15, 2016 4:29:42 GMT -8
Congrats man. I wouldn't mind picking up a 4.7 WJ too some day. Keep us updated with your progress. I know on the other thread you said something about the engine being rebuilt. Was it just the block they messed with or the heads too? It had a cracked head, so he replaced the heads, now it's just reassemble time. So hopefully it's up and running by the end of next week. Roz |
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Post by praetorian on Apr 28, 2016 14:32:05 GMT -8
Fire this baby up yet?
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Post by Explorer 1 on Apr 28, 2016 20:14:11 GMT -8
Roz shared with the group tonight at shop night that when they started it up they discovered the block was warped. So seems he looking for new/used engine. May be a while before it's hitting the trail.
Thanks,
Fred
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Post by Ace on Apr 29, 2016 7:52:03 GMT -8
Roz shared with the group tonight at shop night that when they started it up they discovered the block was warped. So seems he looking for new/used engine. May be a while before it's hitting the trail. Thanks, Fred Explorer 1 That is a rough day. Do you go with a donor vehicle, re-manufactured engine or take a chance on another unknown used engine? Are there any other vehicles that share that engine, could expand your search a little. Ebay auction from Sun Valley, could save the $300 shipping by driving up to get it. www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2007-JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-4-7L-ENGINE-PROFESSIONALLY-REBUILT-W-WARRANTY-OEM-/300946856851?fits=Make%3AJeep |
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Post by Roz on Apr 29, 2016 19:56:03 GMT -8
Roz shared with the group tonight at shop night that when they started it up they discovered the block was warped. So seems he looking for new/used engine. May be a while before it's hitting the trail. Thanks, Fred Explorer 1 That is a rough day. Do you go with a donor vehicle, re-manufactured engine or take a chance on another unknown used engine? Are there any other vehicles that share that engine, could expand your search a little. Ebay auction from Sun Valley, could save the $300 shipping by driving up to get it. www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2007-JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-4-7L-ENGINE-PROFESSIONALLY-REBUILT-W-WARRANTY-OEM-/300946856851?fits=Make%3AJeepI contacted that company, by the time it was all said and done it was 2400, plus core charge. I ended up getting a new one from Autozone with my company discount for 2600 with a 3 year unlimited mile warranty and didn't have to put any thing down for the core. Roz |
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Post by Ace on May 10, 2016 6:37:46 GMT -8
I contacted that company, by the time it was all said and done it was 2400, plus core charge. I ended up getting a new one from Autozone with my company discount for 2600 with a 3 year unlimited mile warranty and didn't have to put any thing down for the core. Roz Sounds like a bad case of false advertising, not too surprising from an ebay seller. Keep us posted on the Autozone engine, I have considered it for past projects but never done it myself. |
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Post by Roz on Jul 25, 2016 16:42:16 GMT -8
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Post by praetorian on Jul 25, 2016 19:51:07 GMT -8
Looks good! We're the seats reappulstered or are those all new seats too?
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Post by Roz on Jul 25, 2016 20:28:41 GMT -8
Looks good! We're the seats reappulstered or are those all new seats too? I had them reupholstered at my buddies shop, and I had him custom make the bucket designs and the embroidery. |
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Explorer 1
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Post by Explorer 1 on Jul 26, 2016 15:22:22 GMT -8
I'm still sore about that wheel and tire deal you got!!! Ha
I think you should take off the "Trail Rated" and replace it with a "Mom Rated' or maybe "Mall Rated" sticker.
You were missed on the trip last Saturday, Dishpan has really become more difficult! Explorer 1 even had a tough go of it!
See you sooner or later,
Fred
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