Here is a video to watch which shows you just how fun the typical procedure for replacing an XJ heater core can be...kzread.info/dash/bejne/fWaGmbqtcqiqYdI.html

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

3rd World Garage That is a very important point. XJs tend to rust out completely before their engines go out!

@luxstar4life

6 жыл бұрын

Theyre easy, i can do mine in about 3 hours.

@davidhuber2679

6 жыл бұрын

This is a very well done vd.

Good video brother. 6 years later and you still got guys like me looking to purchase these babies. I respect old technology

@travisp11

3 ай бұрын

My dad has owned it now since 2020 and he loves it. It’s pushing 250k on the original powertrain with only minor work done to it. I did put new springs, shocks and re did the headliner. Also did an AC compressor, starter and a radiator. Not bad for 15 years of family use.

That jeep is in above average shape. Cherokees that havent been beat to crap and severely neglected are getting harder to find.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Jim K it has just started to rust with a dime size spot on both rear doors towards the bottom but otherwise, mechanically, she is in great shape!

I bought mine brand new in January of 1988 and it's still rolling along at 942,000 miles. The engine was replaced at 599K. It still ran, but was leaking a quart of oil a day through the rear seal. The transfer case and rear axle are still untouched.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

8avexp Nice!

@hughrackham6874

5 жыл бұрын

damn, that's sick

@zxtuner4lyfe

5 жыл бұрын

Thats amazing

@Ikillintel1

2 жыл бұрын

You replaced your original engine because it had a rear main oil seal leak? That’s a 30 minute job to replace the seal, what a dumb ass 😂

@DooberD33

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s so amazed but I’m not lol ITS A CHEROKEE BABY!

I recommend changing leafs yourself....it's so straight forward and not difficult

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Flex-J Steve I also need the shocks changed too and I just don't want to mess with it.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Flex-J Steve I just don't want to mess with it, that and my shocks need to be changed, too.

@nissanjeep187

6 жыл бұрын

besides when the captured nut inside the unibody breaks free then your screwed its happened to me before also the upper rear shock bolts at least 2 always snap off rough country makes a kit to fix that problem easily u just punch the nut up til it breaks off then slide theese things in with nuts welded on them its a nice easy way to solve that problem but yea def a diy on it all just spray pb blaster in the holes to get the bolts nice and wet at least for a week or 2 before you try to take them out is my advice ive done at least 15 sets of leaf spribgs in xjs over the years and heat is your best friend heat bolts up doesnt matter if u ruin bushings if your replacing the leaf packs will have new ones in them id personally just do a rubicon express full length add a leaf and lift the front 2.5 inches if none of your leafs are cracked but thats just my opinionif it were my jeep

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

instagrom 187 thank you for this awesome information!

@flex-jsteve540

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds to me like none of you are doing it right at all....

I have a 1994 2 door, 5 speed, 4.0, 4x4, I absolutely love it, it has never let me down.

I'm still kicking myself for selling my 94 XJ. Hands down best vehicle I've ever owned.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Blarg Finkström I agree! I'm finally going to put a mild lift kit on mine in the next few months.

@carljohnson4996

4 жыл бұрын

Sold my clean 01 xj for 2200 had to pay off some legal stuff so I really needed the money that was in 2018 saving up to buy another one but prices rose up since then 😤

@Johnbovii

4 жыл бұрын

xX squeaker Xx now I’m sure it’s worth double baha

@brandyf1932

4 жыл бұрын

As you should be. We have 2 XJ's.

@brandyf1932

4 жыл бұрын

@@Johnbovii Nice not nice.

Thanks for the information. I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 that I purchased new in 2001. It's been one of the most trouble free vehicles I've ever owned. A few years ago the headliner started sagging so I had the interior restored but it was well worth doing.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Rich Weatherly Most definitely. I also replaced my HVAC panel but I found a nice salvage one for $30. So far just two repairs in 7 years and 70k miles so I cannot complain. I also re upholstered my headliner but that was not fun, but I only spent about $50 on cloth and headliner glue.

@ljeff46

6 жыл бұрын

I have a very nice 2001 Cherokee Sport with no rust and a little over 150,000 miles on it. Good vehicle , I replaced rear door struts, starter , radiator and other small stuff. I love it. II also had the headliner replaced and it looks good as new.

@arthursmith643

6 жыл бұрын

Rich Weatherly from what I've read these motors love Rotella T5 and T6 diesel motor oil. Check out Jeepforum.com. You can also ask that question on Google. I guess it's the zinc in the diesel motor oil.

@clover6411

6 жыл бұрын

I have a 1999 black cherokee sport, 55K miles, mint, except that headliner. I've seen some ppl paint them even. Idk what to do, it's sagging everywhere. I am original owner! I love my jeep..and camping. Haven't been able to go tho, pets, too many. But I love the camping builds so want to start that.

@tomjones4318

6 жыл бұрын

Clover Pantera I got a box of straight pins and went to town. That got me by till I was ready to do the job. Space them straight and even and claim it's custom.

Great info! I have two xj's and absolutely love them both. both have treated me very well

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Crackerjacka They are solid vehicles!

@brandyf1932

4 жыл бұрын

My family has 2 XJ's as well. Cool.

For those that don't already know: The 2000-2001 models have an issue with cylinder head cracking. If you see one with cylinder head casting number of "0331"..... glide by that one and look at another XJ. It's not worth the risk, especially if you think a heater core is an expensive/laborious repair.

@travisp11

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the heads up. I will check my casting to see if it falls into that area.

@jus.me.tanzks5834

2 жыл бұрын

My 2000 xj head cracked within the first three months of me buying it so this is definitely facts

@travisp11

2 жыл бұрын

@@jus.me.tanzks5834 there was a bad run of heads. My 2001XJ is up to 227k on the original motor with no issues but I may have gotten lucky

@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979

2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about buying a 2001 XJ but now I’m having second thoughts.

@travisp11

2 жыл бұрын

@@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979 there are many parts on these that simply wear out and I have replaced a good amount of those over years of ownership. The drive train is solid except for the cylinder head issues on some XJs. Mine never had any problems. The price is still cheaper than a new SUV but be prepared to do some repairs unless you know what has already been replaced.

im looking for a new car the last week or so and been looking for xj's. thanks for making this

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Uknown_History-7 Check out my other Jeep videos, I cover the pros and cons of being a long term xj owner!

I purchased a 2001 Cherokee Xj and love it! Shocks and steering stabilizer were replaced immediately making a big difference. It is a really good vehicle to drive. $3800 out the door at a dealership and the interior and paint,with 175,000 miles are in good condition.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

michael mixon Sounds good!

Good info, I bought my 2000 xj a little over a year ago with some of the same issues. I just replaced my heater core (see my latest build video) and it definitely was an in depth process. "Fun" to say the least.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

I will be sure to check out that heater core vid! Thanks for watching!

Great Video Thanks you been a GREAT HELP I was really thinking about purchasing a Jeep XL.

@travisp11

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I bought a 91 brand new. I put 267,000 miles on it without a single problem . Fuel , filters, fluids, shocks and tires were the only exspenses. I gave it to my aunt whoneeded a car when I bought a new pickup. It now has 340 k miles on it and passed emissions test first try. It finally got a new started and alternator last year but still going strong

We have built over 135 of these over the last 2 years. The rear leaf springs can sage over time, especially if the rear shocks have warn out and not replaced. The replacement of rear leafs is not bad and does not require special tools. The typical 4.5 inch lift kit will come with new rears and shocks, take you a good days work unless you live where it snows and then rust may slow you down. The heater core issue is NOT USUAL in these and if you regularly service the cooling system it can be avoided. We do not recommend using "Stop leak" in the cooling system to solve the issue if it does happen because the 4.0 has some small coolant channels inside the block around the cylinders and these can become clogged causing a massive over heat. You are right, these are becoming scarce because most were not rust proofed at the factory subsequently they have rusted away up north. You also hit the head of the nail when you said they built these from late 80s until 2001 with very little change, but since that production run was included 2 wheel drive, 4X4s are extremely valuable with little to no rust. We sell lifted versions with fresh wheels and tires, refreshed engine and trans, serviced diffs and cooling system that include good AC for around $8K to 12K.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

RC Trucks Jacksonville Thanks for the awesome info! It is good to know that there is still a strong demand for them!

1999 is probably the best year to get. Never buy one with the 4 cylinder. 6 cylinder 4.0L only. The 1997+ XJs come with a Dana 35 or Chrysler 8.25. The Chrysler 8.25 is much stronger and the one you want. An easy way to tell if you have a Chrysler 8.25 rear end is to see if the XJ has ABS. ABS only came on the Dana 35. All the front axles (4x4) are Dana 30. Not a really strong axle, but will handle locked 33" tires if you're careful with the skinny pedal. The Dana 30 comes in high pinion and low pinion. High pinion is preferred if you want to lift your XJ. In 2000 and 2001 they made a change to the head design that lead to the head cracking if the cooling system overheats. Can crack, not DOES crack. Again 1999 is probably the best one to go with since it doesn't have the cracking head. Half way through 2001 they modified the head. That means a 2001 XJ MAY have the newer head that is less prone to cracking. Heater core is about $30 and it will take you the better part of a day to remove the dash, replace the heater core (and I'd change out the fan and a/c evaporator while you're in there) Leaf springs (any springs) sag over time. You can get new leaf springs from Amazon for about $170 each. Very easy to replace, not as easy if you're in the rust belt. Jeep Cherokes "XJ" are great, inexpensive GO ANYWHERE vehicles and will last a very long time.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome information! I know, I am torn as to what to do with mine if I ever have catastrophic engine or transmission failure. I would love to put a remanufactured engine or transmission in mine if it would fail but they are not cheap and I am not capable of doing it myself.

In 2005, I was a Service Writer at a Chrysler / Jeep dealer. The Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Chrysler mini-vans were notorious for having the heater core fail. The only way our techs were taught to do the job by Chrysler, was by removing the dash. Even the experienced techs always seemed to forget at least one screw. If you're going to have it done that way, it's always a good thing to replace the blend doors in the HVAC, too. Those always seem to fail, as well.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

chgojoearchivist Yup! Thanks for the information!

I m from saudi arabia . I have jeep Cherokee I love the United States because of this car . my sweet car jeep cherokee 98

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

q 77 it is an awesome vehicle!! Thanks for watching!

@marypoppins9596

6 жыл бұрын

You must not be a women

@coreysaenz6501

6 жыл бұрын

awesome we love you too

@tahoebrocksmith723

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@JAYJAYJAY53

5 жыл бұрын

I still have my 2001 . Stone Age simple to work on and cheap parts . But this video is correct , I consider the Evap core the hardest to repair .

The Jeep Cherokee XJ is an offroading legend, and this video does it justice. What a beast!

@travisp11

9 ай бұрын

I did a long term update on it and my dad actually owns this jeep now and it’s his daily driver

Thanks for the intel.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Glocked 17 You are welcome!

I love my XJ. My dad had a 1997 TJ, also with the 4.0. That Jeep had 317,000 miles on it when he finally sold it. The 4.0 is a solid engine. Good points in this video!

@travisp11

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I’ve done a few other videos on this Jeep on my channel. It’s a great SUV to have!

My 66' Rambler American has the 232 3.8 lilre, the grandfather of the 4.0 litre. American Motors also made a 258 4.2 litre staight six before finally settling on the 4.0.

nice hope you do post after the lift , thinking of getting one before the winter season .

check your harmonic balancer for cracking and slipping between the pulley section and the hub. There is a plastic insulator that comes apart and allows the outer ring to rub on the front cover or the fan.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

lyon406 I will check it out!

I'd add to check the unibody structure at the back where the fuel filler hose passes through as well as the same general area on the other side. I've had to cut out rot and and weld in new metal on a couple of them. If you own one and it sees any time off road, pay attention to those areas when you wash it. That will help prevent mud from laying in the unibody rails and contributing to rust.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

tonyz2897 Definitely good advice! Thank you!

@tonyz2897

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Also, if you're considering a budget boost when you take care of the rear springs, keep in mind that's how the addiction gets started. If you're not careful, you'll end up several months later with 6" of lift, cut wheel wells, 38" TSL Boggers, and lockers at both ends, wondering why your bank account is empty and instead of worrying about that, worrying about things like driveshaft angles and steering geometry. It was fun though!

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

tonyz2897 Yeah, I started just looking a replacement leaf springs and stock shocks...then I started browsing the Ruff Country kits at Amazon...then larger tires at Walmart.com...this could get expensive.

@tonyz2897

6 жыл бұрын

If you're not already familiar with them, Check out Rusty's off-road products. They have $99 budget boost kits, 8" long travel lifts, and everything in between. They have a 3" kit that includes complete rear spring packs which would save having to buy replacement springs only to disassemble and add a leaf. That's probably the way I'll go if I ever get another XJ. That's not to say that I have anything against Rough Country. I've used some of their parts (control arm drop brackets, shackle relocation kit) and had good results.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

tonyz2897 I'm worried this could turn into an expensive hobby once I decide to lift it so for now, I will probably just go with stock replacement springs and shocks.

Bought my 2000 xj 5 years ago for $4k here in Michigan. Rear end did have somewhat of a bit of a sag but especially with the boat hooked up. Ended up just replacing the shocks with Monroe shocks with an outer coil spring. Now with my 17.5 ft fishing boat hooked up she sits nice and level. No Sag! Nice looking 2001. 👍

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! Yeah, the springs and shocks do make a difference and thanks for watching.

Bought mine new in the UK in 1998. Many cars have come and gone since then but my Jeep is still with me and going strong.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Same here! I wish there were still in production..

Great video man!

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good heads up info as thanks....Good stuff...

You can buy helper leafs for towing for $30 at any auto parts store , It's not a permanent fix but only take 20 min to install and give about 2" back. I even put 2 on each leaf (one behind axel, one in front. ) it worked so well that I keep putting 'new leaf springs' farther back on the list of repairs. 2 years been running them no problem.

@travisp11

4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea!

If you're looking at a 2000 or 2001 check inside the oil cap for TUPY stamped on the cylinder head. AVOID if it doesn't have tupy.. The non stamped head WILL crack. Poor casting.. ticking time bomb!

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Dan H Good to know!!

@mattmckenzie1188

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah blew mine up

@cobyjohnson1407

6 жыл бұрын

just watch your temps and service your coolant regularly and you should not have any problem

@wesleysnipes9395

6 жыл бұрын

Mine blew up also

@grendelhp

6 жыл бұрын

My 00 cracked between the 3/4 at 87k!

I live in Phoenix, so rust is not an issue, I have a 99 Cherokee that does what ever I ask it to do, mine is sport edition and has given no problems. I was given the Jeep from my brother in law who went off road alot. The jeep is still going strong at 212,000 miles and the body still looks great after a full car wash, the paint has not faded or chipped. I love my Cherokee.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Gregory Miller Awesome, man! Keep her running!

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Gregory Miller Awesome, man! Keep her running!

Thanks man, good heads up.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

A. Lumberjack Yup. Just a few things to check before you buy.

@brandyf1932

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, funny.

Yep I have heard about heater cores going bad.

good thing you got that fixed, if your cooling system is leaking anywhere then it will eventually overheat, regardless if you keep it topped off or not it will eventually happen, people don't understand that the system needs to hold pressure to raise the boiling point if you have a leak somewhere it will boil over at a lower temp

Travisp11 - Hey thanks for the tips. I like working on cars so I don't see these routine maintenance stuff as hard. By your comments, I can only surmise that you don't like working on cars. Agreed that it is a little work but if you are well prepared with all the right parts and tools you need, the job can be a lot easier. If you don't have the right tools then yes, take it to a mechanic. The other thing the AMC has trouble with is the AC condensate line that when plugged, leaks into the passenger side of the car. Don't mistake that for the heater core leaking. Lastly, find out if the coolant maintenance was done regularly. As coolant gets older it looses it protective quality and starts to eat away at your cooling system.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Manor I'm comfortable working on cars but unfortunately the timing of this project (the heater core) was incredibly inconvenient. I am a high school teacher who also does tech instruction for new teachers in the district. I discovered the leak two days before school started and did not have time to do the repair. Since I had never done it before and I use this as my primary vehicle, I decided not to mess with the repair. Convenience won and I decided to take the XJ to the mechanic across the street to have him do the core replacement. As for the suspension, I'm not comfortable messing with that but I'm usually fine with working on the Jeep.

Both heater core and evap are known to go bad in the NBS model, wires getting brittle and breaking between driver door and chassis and rear hatch to chassis, corrosion on the cluster connections causing no bus on cluster (NBS), o-ring around oil filter adapter, heat soak on injector #3 with Jeeps that have CAFE emissions, 0331 head prone to cracking, crack in exhaust collector (old header), magnets on AC clutch become weak, motor mounts (seriously check this), blower motor resistor becomes rusted and fails. I know there is more, but these are the common known issues that are just off the top of my head.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

The vehicle is not without its issues, that is for sure. I´ve been lucky with mine with no over major issues.

The other thing you need to watch for as well is floor board corrosion especially if you live in the northern half of the U.S like I do where they use salt on the roads in the wintertime. They didn't apply enough undercoating on these XJ's & they're known to rust through(which is the problem I have). I have my 98 XJ that I got back in July '09 & besides replacing a few wear & tear parts & nearing 200K it hasn't skipped a beat!

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Wold Thanks for the information!! Good stuff, bro!

Nice XJ , I have a 99' with 208k. I can buy a newer vehicle but I really like the XJ. You can get some extended shackles that will even the back out until you buy the lift kit, around $40 but not a permanent fix. I installed a 3" lift myself and it was not bad , but as you mentioned those control arm bolts can be a bear to get out. Also you mentioned in you last vid about the molding. You can get them back to black with a heat gun , you can do all the trim in about 20-30 min.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

R Gomez Yup, I made a video on the heat gun treatment. It worked but only lasted a few months.

@southseapirate1

6 жыл бұрын

Be liberated with a 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF ;)

I’m buying my brothers ‘96 rhd Cherokee and it looks like it needs some work on the outside. It was his mail truck, and I’m going to try to make it decent again! Thanks for giving me the heads up!👍

@travisp11

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! Best of luck to you!

@coryquinn6094

3 жыл бұрын

Marlon how has the RHD been treating you? I’m looking at a 95 RHD Cherokee with about 37k miles on it. They want about 12k flat out and it is in immaculate shape. Have you ran into any part compatibility issues?

@marlonwebber4952

3 жыл бұрын

Cory Quinn I’m still waiting for him to make a decision, but it’s going to need a freshup. It runs fine but it will need a transmission line so it won’t leak fluid... and that’s about it!👍

I love these 😍 I got zj now

@aidanmakinster922

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm more of a xj guy myself, but my mom wants something safer so I might get a zj. Or a taco.

I hate seeing videos where people rip off the doors and put 6+in lifts on them to take out to the woods and beat it to shit. I just bought one recently in decent condition with some minor rust and painted it up, now I'm just trying to improve the thing for offroad capability but still trying to revamp it because I love the vehicle.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

There is something about a solid, reliable, over-engineered vehicle that is fun to drive.

I've driven a 1985 cheif for 23 years! It has cherokee cheif in BIG letters on the bottom of the doors. I think it was the last year for carbs. you can hit a curb & not throw tires out of alignment. I don't think I could keep it going without the pull your own parts places

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Keep her running!

Living in the pnw. Currently in high school and wanting a good car to get me to school, practice, around town, and taking my kayak to the river or lake. Don’t need anything fancy but definitely looking at a nice old Cherokee

@travisp11

3 жыл бұрын

Bernie Sanders That is a good choice! Buy one with the lowest amount of miles possible and ask for service records if possible.

@calebclark6696

3 жыл бұрын

travisp11 thank you. They’re pretty cheap out here surprisingly and I’ve seen some with a decent amount of mileage. Might have to look into some of them for sure

Wow Looks beautiful!

@travisp11

3 жыл бұрын

First Last looks great now!

I replaced the heater core in my Jeep Liberty. It probably took me a total of 7 hours over a few days to do it. The problem wasn't how long it took to take it apart and put it back together. The problem was researching, reading, and watching videos on how to do it. After I learned how to do it, I can take the dash apart and get the heater core in 20 minutes.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Nash Potter Yeah, if I had more time I would have done the same and I know after doing it the first time on my own I would probably be able to do it faster. I'm generally good with tools but this one seemed a bit much for me to mess with.

Main thing to look for on an xj is the front floor land and the trunk pan.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Always change the shocks when doing the springs. and you should do the work yourself.

THANKS, I think I have the heater core problem in our Lexus RX300 (2001).

Afyer I added my home made "Heavy Roof Rack" on I had some sagging. I installed AIR SHOCKS in the rear.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea!

I watched this video a few weeks ago after purchasing a 99 Cherokee... Now my heater core is going out.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Abdul Wahid My apologies for that one.

@davidhuber2679

6 жыл бұрын

I worked at a radator joint, and yes it cost alot to fix heater core. Its a Nitemare the labor oh yea The guy thats doing this job has to stand on his head. Also busted knuckle hands, pain and blood.

Oil filter housing. You can lose a quart of oil a week. Cheap repair very common on the Xj. You can do an heater core if you are patient and mechanically gifted. Most people do not have a day to set aside to do it.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

fatboy19831 Yeah, job limitations prevented me from doing the heater core on my own. I do need to change out the filter housing as mine is leaking a bit.

your audio is immaculate

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

This was recorded on my phone which only suppors mono sound. I generally have stereo audio on my other videos not filmed with my phone.

Rustysoffroad lift if your not gonna beat it. And they make a 2 inch add a leaf. 270 bucks but shipping is like another 100. Easy to install do it yourself that's part of owning an xj or a jeep unless it's newer than these and tj wranglers.

I replaced my heater core in about 7 hours with my dad. The xj is actually really easy to disassemble and i’ve already had half my dash removed for roll cages and replacing factory ducts that were crack d

@travisp11

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would make things easier.

Heater cores suck to replace on these. Make sure it isn't a clogged AC condensation tube first, that just takes a coat hanger to fix...

I bought a 2000 jeep Cherokee off my grandpa and I have both of these problems lol. I already replaced the heater core cause it's got so bad that it was smoking from the vents. It only costed me $680 for everything. My leaf springs are totally flat but not sagging

Definitely battery. In my case after seven years the battery negative terminal corroded around the battery housing. The post came out but battery stayed in the vehicle. Changed battery in 24 hour A/Z parking lot with engine running. They do handle well non the snow but definitely recommend 4X4 version.

Just got mine yesterday for 1,300. 156k miles. 4x4. Little roof rust and clear coat is coming up on the hood. But it isn't anything major. Radio, clock, and a/c don't work. Also this is my first car so I was expecting/wanting a fixer upper. Runs great though!

@travisp11

4 жыл бұрын

Exotic Butthurt All East fixes! I had my AC condenser replaced last summer. Bought it on Amazon for $160.

@AnEverydayGamer

4 жыл бұрын

@@travisp11 that isnt too bad. Guy i bought it from didn't take real good care of it. Oil change sticker said 2017 and it has sat atleast since 2018 so an oil change is definitely in order. My biggest fear is since i live in Texas, it was gonna be a Harvey flood vehicle.

@AnEverydayGamer

4 жыл бұрын

@@travisp11 just found out the problem to the radio and a/c. Broken fuse in back of stereo and just found the blower motor relay in the center console LOL. radio works now.

Floor board and frame rails is something you really gotta look out for a friend of mine bought one at night in the dark only to find out the thick rubber floor mats where to cover up the missing floors the seats rotted out frame rails where held together with 2x4s and tech screws his driver lower control arm came of while he was driving to work one day because the frame rail in that spot was non existent.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

cjhawk67 Very good advice!!

Watch out for tire shops not knowing how to properly lift and ruining your springs. Many occasions in the past witnessed springs drop down and rest on edge of lift. Turns out that puts a small bend in the leaf and flattens them out somewhat. If one side more bent than the other it causes what seems like tire unbalanced and excessive wear on one rear tire because the axle becomes skewed a little out of line, not perpendicular to the frame. I didn't realize this until after replacing the springs myself. Thinking back, about everytime anyone lifted my jeep for tire replacement, I witnessed this leaf spring contact. Don't let a tire shop ruin your leaf springs, I'm telling you this is common.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

larjerr thank you!

I honestly love these things. I bought my 2000 with 180,000 on it for $2000 and honestly one of the best cars I have ever been around, road in and drove. I grew up in the back seat of one of these things and I gotta say even if your the second, thrid, fourth etc. Ect. Owner it won't let you down, ya it will give you greif sometimes but it will honestly take care of you aslong as you do your part to make things right on it.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

andrew wisenbaugh they are solid. Yeah, they need the occasional small repair but they run well.

@droids890rust

6 жыл бұрын

travisp11 oh hell ya, even with the negelct mine got from the 2 previous owners. Just had to play catch up on a bunch of it before things went to hell. Needless to say though put about $7000 into it and have some big plans for it.

I have a 1990 I bought for $400 bucks up here in southern Idaho it was the biggest piece my wife calls it JJ as in Jalopy Jeep. I've put new lockers, lift, tires you know the regular starter jeep kit. I could easily get a better one but just can't let her down. I have an 07 Jk and and huge lifted 04 Libby kj and my Jeep's are my best friends cause where I live its life or death at -20° below and I trust JJ WILL GET ME AND WHO EVER I TOW OUT HOME AND SAFE.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Parks Right on!

@brendanperks6059

5 жыл бұрын

Hay I live in down under ozzy ozzy ozzy Oh got my cheep jeep for $500 a dun a shit load of miles and hard 1s spent $500 on her in 4 years put it on Log gas my self she is still going even with the master of disasters that's the missus cook and it's got lover's fingers it fucks every thing it touches

My XJ has 172 miles....all me! Loved this baby for the past 20+ years...Fixed the same things...Heater Core, and Pump seal. Otherwise this jeep has been the best! Watch for windows going off the track on back windows.

When you did the Heater Core you should have changed the Evaporator for your Air Conditioner. when you pay to have the dash ripped apart you should change both the Heater Core and Evaporator both are cheap and mounted in the same place, the labor for installation is big as you learned.The Rear is because you Tow with the Jeep.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Charles Amaral I've barely towed with it. I haul a few branches out to the city waste yard a few times per summer but nothing that weighs more than a few hundred pounds. I think it is just the natural sagging that happens with this model after so many years and miles of use.

Yours is in great shape! We just bought a '97 (?) near Omaha and missed some huge rust holes in the back quarters on either side. The steering is a little weird too. It wanders a bit. We honestly overpaid... but it's ran great so far and it rides better than our other one. (Though I'm comparing a stock ride to of with a 6 inch lift.) It'll wear a snow blade someday.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Jacobs Right on! Enjoy that one in the snow!!

@michaeljacobs7995

6 жыл бұрын

travisp11 oh we have been! It's been pulling our shooting rest (picnic table on a flatbed trailer) when we couldn't get an atv out. I love these old jeeps!

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Jacobs they are kinda like the Swiss Army Knife of vehicles.

Changing leafs is easy but the heater core is no joke.

Something else to watch out for if it's a two door. The welds where the hinges attach to the door posts aren't as good as they should be, the welds will start cracking and if let go long enough the door can actually fall off (don't ask me how I know!). That's not something that should turn you off to an otherwise good Jeep, it's just something to be aware of, and if the welds start cracking get to a body shop so they can fix the welds.

@travisp11

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

It’s sad to know that these kinds of jeeps won’t be around some day

@travisp11

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Well, there will be some low mileage examples that end up in the hands of the collectors.

I have a 1999 XJ and had to replace both rear leaf springs shackles and shocks for 1000 dollars the springs broke and the shackles rotted away the shocks I replaced with air shocks now I have to do the front shocks and swaybar bushings probably about 500 dollars otjer tjan that its been very reliable

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Cirrone Yeah, it isn't cheap but once it is done you should be set for a long time.

The joys of Hawaii. Bypass the heater core. I got my entire new suspension delivered free to Hawaii via Amazon. The money saved paid for the installation. If I had to do it again I'd go with the Old Man Emu 2".

@travisp11

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah, the heater core, unfortunately, is necessary here in Nebraska!

@Live-Life-Freely

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing in Miami! I'm about to ship mine to Costa Rica where heat is also not needed.

@lavapix

3 жыл бұрын

@DD PN It all arrived via UPS and FedEx but I get what you're saying. The USPS is in dire need of restructuring.

An add a leaf on the rear springs works.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

David Linihan Maybe but I wanted to return the suspension ro the original ride height as stock as possible.

Another possibility besides the heater core is the switch for the fan speed control on the dash for the blower motor. The terminals get loose and become a resistance points and get so hot they burn the plastic connectors at the switch. Replace the entire setup: blower, switch, and Resistance coils under the passanger dash area.Also, floor rot in number one issue in my option.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

I replaced my HVAC control panel with a used unit for about $25, otherwise the HVAC system has run like a champ, aside from the heater core replacement. We have very little salt that they use on our roads in Nebraska so rust is less of an issue with our videos overall.

@justincrasi4638

6 жыл бұрын

I replaced the heater core on mine but found it was the switch. Im replacing all the floor now basically and it's taken 2 weeks almost full time...

These are very popular here in Bogota Colombia. They sell around 15 million pesos.. about $5,000 USD.

I bought a 2002 Grand Cherokee last June for 3,500 bucks. It's been great. I put brakes. tires and water pump. 142,000 mi

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

jonathan nelson Not bad!

@johnny-cc4in

6 жыл бұрын

travisp11 I really like the way it rides. It has a few quirks, but for 15 years old it's awesome.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

jonathan nelson We had an 01 GC Limited that we owned for 4 years and when we finally traded it, it was sitting with 190,xxx miles on it and still ran like a champ. I wish we had the V8 version but the I-6 can hand most of what you need.

On my 1999 jeep cherokee lift spring heater core ac radiator oil pump lifter steering box the hold from end to much to mension all done but is a nice transportation

@travisp11

3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

I had a late 2000 one and my rear springs needed replacing thinking that I was clever I got some five leaf heavy duty springs and had them put on they lifted the rear a good 3 inches in the end I had to get some 2 inch heavy duty coils for the front that leveled it up add to that a set of AT tyres and it looked great but the ride was not good you could feel every bump in the road but having said that I loved that thing so much I kept it for 10 years sold it 3 years ago and instantly regretted it I have a KJ 2.8 crd now but the JK was a much better Truck.

Ok what to look for, doors that fit poorly, when those doors sag, the body is flexing, you have to stiffen the chassie, that's a big undertaking, everthing else to fix on these is not that bad. Also the rear shock bolts, cut out above the shocks, put new bolts down thru, spot weld, make plates to cover the cut holes, seal with tar. You got to do it.

Dude. That's a nice looking jeep.

I was planning on getting the jeep liberty but they have way to much issues with power locks and windows etc. how does this jeep do on those?

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

frank1992 Awful but you can replace the master window switch panel for something like $40 with an aftermarket unit from Amazon. They fix most of the issues you run into. Power locks are not an issue. My rear wiper has stopped working but it is because of the wiring that goes to the hatch from the vehicle itself. There is little to no slack in the wiring so opening and closing the hatch so many times breaks those wires. As for the window switches, it is usually the window lockout button on the Jeep factory window switch panel that fails and either cuts off all power or renders the door switches themselves non-functional.

I just sold my 2000 XJ for $1200 in Austin, TX. It has a 3.5” suspension lift and 31” new tires and 134k miles. She fell victim to the head cracks in the head of the engine block though and needs to get rebuilt or R2ed. The body was clean though, no accidents. Many XJs are going to $3k-5k in Colorado that are in much worse conditions. Did the buyer get the best of me? I initially asked for $1500 and he turned it down.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

DiscoDashco Dang! How much would the repairs cost if you had it fixed. A remanufactured long block would run close to $3K from Marshall or Spartan Engines.

Nice video, mine both have the saggy leafs, I use regular oil, the synthetic just leaks out everywhere. It's too bad they stopped making these.

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Orazzi I hear ya.

@robertlawrence2609

4 жыл бұрын

Want to know why they stopped making them? Because after 20 years (1982 model year to 2001 model year), the machines and tooling at the factory wore out. Chrysler decided not to invest in new equipment for a 20 year old model line, so they discontinued it. Their mistake, considering what they replaced it with.

Hold their value about as much as any other car, only problem is people could have bought something brand new 35 years ago and it be rusted out and they believe they should still get their full price back

looking at a 97 4.0 LTD this week

Just found a 93 for $1100, has the 4.0 and its manual. It's not very pretty, it's a rebuilt title and has 220k miles on it but I'll try and talk him down. It wouldnt be a daily, I'm looking at it as a hunting truck and general offroader. Thoughts?

@travisp11

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure the floorboards and unibody aren’t rusted out and be sure it has decent oil pressure when warm. Also, if it has trouble shifting into or out of 4WD or if the system doesn’t work you may want to pass.

I looked high and low for a 99 without abs, no awd and wasn't a rust bucket. Its a simple little beast and I'm never getting rid of her.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

hugeslacker I hear ya. I was in the same spot as you 8 years ago when I bought mine

@hugeslacker

5 жыл бұрын

i spend more time fixing my daily car than i do my xj hahaha.. thats the best part.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

hugeslacker This is true!

If your mechanic took 8 hours to swap a heater core, you need a new mechanic!

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

It wasn't 8 hours but it was the first they had done on an XJ. It was actually less than the estimate.

@geraldmathews1102

4 жыл бұрын

TJ Shine it take so long to replace the heater core because the whole dashboard needs to be removed believe me I know.

My 1999 XJ has almost 350,000 miles and is still like new.... Definitely best vehicle ever built...Still runs and drives like new....

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Bob Quattrini Right on!

How long you had this jeep and what type of trim lines and had you drove out of state lately

@travisp11

Жыл бұрын

My dad currently owns it and drives it daily. It is a Sport trim and it has been all across the USA. It has 250,000+ miles on the original motor and transmission (but has had many wearable items replaced).

Put some big zip ties around the ECM and the electrical connectors to keep them tight against the ECM as they’re prone to vibrating and causing running /stumbling complaints. I keep a spare mopar crankshaft position sensor in my 99 glove box. So many good jeep forums if you own one. You WILL be wrenching on it from time to time and will become so good at fixing them that everyone will want you to fix theirs. I think they’re so much more vehicle than the wrangler but the wranglers resale value is almost twice that of the cherokee. I guess chicks like to spend money too.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

Right on. All solid advice.

On the heater core maybe jeep & Chrysler should have a recall on all of this.I have own my Toyota for 33years and my heater has never gone out.

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Fleming I hear ya. It can be a pain to change.

I am needing some nice aluminum rims for mine.

For the future: if you have issues with your heater core (if it's not leaking, just weak to no heat) you can back flush the heater core and it's a definite life saver

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

DJ Griffin Very good to know!

@djgriffin6804

6 жыл бұрын

travisp11 man, I'm telling you... I thought I was about to spend the 5hrs labor replacing mine until a friend saved my ass! I've put 80k miles on mine in 3yrs, back flushed the core a few times, works like a charm!

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

DJ Griffin Yeah, sounds like the coolant lines were backed up. Me on the other hand, my heater core was in a pool if antifreeze in the little box that it sits in and my passenger carpet was soaked!

I have the same Jeep you do same color too. I have it little over a year. It has alot problems. And exterior is rusted out bad. The cassette player is broken, radio is crappy. If I could get the money I love to fully restore to mint condition with some modern upgrades. I paid $2,700 last year would it up the value if I fully restored to factory mint with modern upgrades?

@travisp11

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. There is a company out of Colorado doing that on eBay and I think I've seen prices going into the $15K-$20K range. They wont be dropping off any time soon. Check out my long term test video I did a few months ago and plan to change or replace everything I mentioned in my video.

Bought mine for $500 it was a rust bucket so lifting it cutting the rusted spots out. But it runs like a top. So i daily it to work.

My 88 model is a piece and it was appraised at $4500.00 .I wouldn't give but $1200.00 for it

I mud with mine it seems better than my front bumperless chevy

Hi i am about 2 days away from buying a 2001 version , i notice on ebay that they are now selling a heavy duty leaf spring will this lift the rear end a little higher

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

danny blackhorse Check the prices and the reviews. The ones I am seeing on Amazon lift the Jeep back to stock height and run $100 per side. If the eBay springs do the same or offer a higher lift, I'd say do it.

for the price of parts for the rear suspension you do it yourself. my factory leaf work vs was flat when o changed mine. I spent 300 I think it was for a 4.5 inch Rubicon express springs and shocks and did it myself in about 2 hours... it's not that hard and I got a 4.5 lift front for another 175, did it myself too. it's not hard

@travisp11

5 жыл бұрын

I know but I just didn't want to miss with it. I paid $250 labor for all of it.