Free Jeep Cherokee XJ Project First Look (Ep.1)
Sometimes good deals on cars just stumble into you, like this free 1996 Jeep Cherokee! 4.0L inline six Sport model. Swanky! Ran when parked five years ago, how bad could it be?
This short first episode covers towing the Jeep to West Virginia, trying and failing to start it, and letting it sit around for a long time. Don't expect this to be a particularly regular series, which is why I'm releasing such a short episode for it. But give it some time, we will bring it back to life and do something fun with it!
Timeline of filming: July 24th, 2017 (Towed to WV) - October 4th, 2017 (Attempted to Start)
Song List (Order of First Appearance):
0:01 Silver - Riot
3:11 Stay with You - Silent Partner
(All music provided by KZread's Audio Library royalty free.)
Thanks for watching, and joining us on this adventure! Please let us know what you think! Consider supporting us via Patreon as well! / fuzzydiceprojects
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Starter fluid and a jump pack the craigslist "yeah it starts" combo.
@SpaceMissile
5 жыл бұрын
lol thanks for that. gotta do that this weekend.
My 96 Cherokee has 355k on the odometer and still going strong! Great rigs
I hope to see more about this XJ in a future episode cause these Jeeps are a lot of fun. Its interesting what people give away when they don't know how to fix something. I just bought a 98' XJ Sport with 171k miles for $400. It runs, drives, goes through the gears, slides right into 4lo. I snagged it from a girl whom got scared cause it needed some rust work. I got the rust fixed and now I have myself a clean little 4.0L XJ. I have a similar story with a 92' Wrangler YJ I recently finished building although I went crazy with the YJ; Gibson Header w/ 6-1 primary, JBA catless midpipe to a Magnaflow exhaust system; throttle body spacer, brand new 2017 OEM wheels, etc, etc. $4000 in parts later I have a sweet little YJ that sits there; Cause I'm always driving my 08' JK. ;) I enjoy your videos and the way you narrate them. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
This has one of the most reliable engines AMC (American Moters) 4.0L Straight 6
Here after watching the 91 firebird series, and it’s crazy how much his editing skills have improved since this video. In this video I’m having trouble hearing the voices over the music but I never have that problem in his more recent videos
Never use that much starter fluid. It will wash all the oil from the cylinder walls and your pistons will immediately scratch the cylinder walls
@keithlucas6260
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, we took our brass oiler cans with the pumps and put gas in them to squirt down the intake.
So glad you guys are doing more project videos. Great videos!
When I hear somone say ..."those jeeps are so easy to work on".... mo fo..that's whole dam point😆👌 and reliable...
Ahhhhh the 96 Jeep Cherokee the bastard year.
I am an XJ owner and have always watched your videos praying someday this would happen!!!
XJs are the best budget off-road vehicle only bad thing is unibody 900 lift kit 35 in tires front and rear lockers a new gear set for the 35s brace the frame it’ll go anywhere
I also got a Jeep Cherokee recently. This is almost perfect timing! I'm stoked to see what you guys are going to do to yours! Happy Jeeping.
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Same to you! Don't hold your breath on this project though, haha, it's on the back corner of the back burner.
Just watched episode 10. Lets re-watch the early days!
Sweet! A new project! Yet another reason to spend more time watching your videos!!!
My 1999 Jeep Cherokee Xj has almost 330,000 miles and is just like new.... BEST
Had this exact year, make, trim AND color vehicle in college, got it at 150k and deive till 300k. Besides replacing factory parts WAY beyond their life and crank sensor and Cpos. Great vehicle
The xj is a great platform for doing anything off road. Looks fun! I miss mine now lol
I love the "got it in Maryland, towed it to WV" and has a NJ inspection sticker...man that Jeep is well traveled lol. What a great find for free, how'd that happen?
Nice, more old vehicles. I had the same fit on a '93 ford ranger. Turned out to be the ECM relay ground. Take a stranded wire and put it in the terminal for the ecm relay ground then shove the relay back in. Then put the other end of the wire on the negative terminal of the battery, or screw it to the fender. If it then works, it's a ground issue. I don't know how my ranger was capable of running on starting fluid with a bad ecm relay ground, but it sure was for some reason.
still not bad for a free 4.0 Cherokee. much love for the channel keep it up guys!
Free things are the best you do old cars like Canadians! Good work
I got a free 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2 days after I moved from Texas to Ohio. It was my wife's cousin's but they think it blew a head gasket because of a huge crack in the radiator. There was cut wires I had to solder for it to crank and start. I'm gonna check the compression and oil tomorrow and go from there.
@elijahjenkins5847
6 жыл бұрын
Update Checked the compression. (1.)60psi (2.)210psi (3.)165psi (4.)210psi (5.)210psi (6.)210psi time to pull the head. All sparkplugs removed , oil added to all cylinders and primed before test. Oh well it was free so time to get acquainted with the Jeep 242 4.0.
Great content guys. I'm not a car person by no means, but recently subscribed and catching up on all the project content.
"yeah, google it before you break it." words to live by.
My first car was an 89 " Boxy" I loved it. I got laid for the first time in it, hit and totalled a Geo metro with it, accidentally ran over a turkey with it..... Presh mems.
@hanksmith8626
5 жыл бұрын
Tyson Robertson thanks for this we all needed it man, I can’t wait to get a Cherokee it’s one of my many dream vehicles
@reallyhappenings5597
3 жыл бұрын
Did he come?
@Tyg0re
3 жыл бұрын
@@reallyhappenings5597 quicker than me heading to your channel to give your sks vid a thumbs up.
Will be following this project.
Don't hurt that Jeep. I love those things and people destroy them because they're cheap. It's not cool.
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Well, I can't promise anything, as it isn't my car. I tend to feel the same way as you, I bought the S10 Blazer to drive it into the ground and cut the roof off and stuff but I couldn't bring myself to do it.
@lrg5705
6 жыл бұрын
I think you need to go Full Size k5 Blazer bug out!
@27Zangle
6 жыл бұрын
I had a k5 for a couple years recently. Was a great vehicle and was a lot of fun off road. I regret selling it, but was having major issues with the TBI system up here in Alaska. Anytime it was below zero the fuel would not atomize and would just flood. My buddy who bought back from me is still having the same issue and he has replaced everything short of a new short block. Anyways, those Jeep up here are not cheep, I've been looking for one this last 7-8 years that is not abused. They all have 200-300k miles and need tons of work and the owner typically is asking 4-6k for their garbage.
@MidnightPolaris800
6 жыл бұрын
Um i thought this cherokee is yours ???
@dmoney6633
6 жыл бұрын
Griffin Koepkey agreed it hurts me when people destroy these legendary vehicles
That's a layup. Nice score!
Couldn't click fast enough
Super excited for this build
You got a great deal. The XJ Cherokees are wonderful vehicles. I've got a 99 with 200k on it still running strong. Good luck with the project!
@F0NZY1
11 ай бұрын
update? How is it holding up?
@simontudor1262
11 ай бұрын
@@F0NZY1 you know Funnily enough the day you commented this my friend drove it into a tree while off-road. I sold it a 2 years back but it’s still kicking.
@F0NZY1
11 ай бұрын
@@simontudor1262 Absolute units they are!
Looks like a fun side build! :)
I have the same exact XJ. I'm the second owner. First owner bought it with 35 miles on it. I bought it with 193,000 miles.
My dad had a Jeep just like it even down to the color! My father loved his (1993 model) and it went out in the cash for clunkers in ‘09 with 188 k miles
Good job...such a great starting point
I'm not a Jeep, however, love that model Jeep Cherokee. I think they're so cute.
Hell ya WV born and raised
Damn i wish i could find cars like you do that are cheap, this thing looks in good condition
Dude. Fuck yes. I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. These thins are amazing.
Man I hope you make a video of you cleaning this baby up! Full on detail.
Recently got my 95 xj. Thing has around 30,000mi more than that one but is a five speed manual. Shit is so fun.
Hey, Quick Tip: DONT USE STARTING FLUID! I thought it was fine to use it even though everyone told me not to. And then last week I used it and it made my car do an intake backfire and it literally blew up. The valve cover was blown clean off into a million pieces along with the spark plug wires and some metals from the crankshaft. I have pictures to prove it if you want to see them DM me. Just trying to warn people that it will actually blow up if you use starting fluid. It is a gas engine, not a starting fluid engine. Good luck.
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Good warning, really. Starting fluid has a reputation for doing that, but I have been lucky so far. If we cared more about the car we wouldn't have run it off of just starter fluid. I hope you didn't get hurt!
trying hitting the bottom of the fuel tank with a 2x4 why cycling the key. You might be able to get it to break free.
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Ha, I like the way you think!
Gonna be an awesome build!
Omg! This is exactly what I wanted to restore!
Fuel pump, change and clean the throttle body
Afraid to drive it because the exhaust fell off? That's crazy, straight piped jeep engines sound amazing!
pull the neutral safety switch off clean it and regrease it and it will work like new.
Nice .. eBay cheap lift shakes and pucks or make them ? Exhaust cherry bomb muffler and straight pipe . I had a 97 2 door my advice make sub frame connect so door can come off and won't compromise the subframe itself
these motors were put in Australian valiants back when they were they had carburetors, they were autralian designed.
what ever you guys do, dont put a new sending unit assembly in it. for some reason, the new sending units are trash and wont read fuel level correctly. just keep the old sending unit and swap the pump. i found this out the hard way...best of luck
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Gotcha, thanks for that tip!
damn free!?..I would've gave money for that..lol, jump the relay and beat on the tank with a 4x4 while he cranks it
@Pantherman1979
6 жыл бұрын
I agree, jump the relay and beat the tank, with any luck you'll jostle the fuel pump and it'll possibly work again for a little, given the pump isn't too far gone
Sit in the engine bay spraying starter fluid while he drives 😎
Bang on the tank while cranking it. Should free up the pump.
sweet! keep up the good work!
Fuel pump won't work without the neutral safety switch working I believe
I want more videos of the XJ!!!!
Those Jeeps are the best. Didn't realize you were in WV. I'm up in Morgantown.
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
We're actually in Montgomery County MD usually, but some friends agreed to let us leave it at their house in WV while we get other projects out of the way.
@sneakysnakepie1
6 жыл бұрын
Bertle me too wat up
The Ground by the neutral safety switch is broken
I have a 1988 Cherokee but its only 2 wheel drive not 4x4 which is dumb. I don't see the point to making a 2-wheel drive Jeep Cherokee....one day it just wouldn't start so I just got fed up with it and its been sitting ever since, then I picked up a 2000 GMC jimmy 4x4 for cheap which is what I currently drive. If my Cherokee was 4WD then maybe I would of looked into fixing it. UPDATE: I just bought a 1994 Cherokee xj for $300, high miles 200k but it runs good.
West Virginia=awesomeness
YEEEEESZZZ. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS BRO. AND I REALLY WANT TO SEE HOW THE DATSIN TURNED OUT AND PAINT THAT THANG!!!
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
"Datsin", I love it. Might have to call it that!
@melancholybrocoli9868
6 жыл бұрын
FuzzyDicePimp Lol totally did that by accident but let's go with it! Haha I've learned so much from your videos man, thank you.
I also received a free jeep (grand cherokee) last week from my brother in law and im also making a "shitty off road thing " from it lol
Oh yeah yeah
Really jelly you got er for free...
What would be the best steps when your Given one with no keys
probably shouldve striped it down after stuff flew out of engine/ constant use of starter flui
My father in law gave me his for free its a 2001 jeep cherokee sport it has "No bus" but it runs like a champ.
@jeepinspence
6 жыл бұрын
xX squeaker Xx easy fix. Google no bus. 👍
Why did you guys strap it like 3 times on one tire. Hahaha. You just need one strap per tier. Some times I just use 2 straps. One on the driver front and one on the passenger rear.
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Lol, that was Sean's (the owner's) brother, he had those little red straps and just wanted to use them for the sake of using them. I brought the big yellow ones, they are plenty to hold the thing down. I prefer one per corner just for a bit of extra security.
Wow VERY NICE
A lot nicer than my $400 zr2
I got mine for 500...I'm in LOVE
guys do you know any problems to where when you try to turn it on it just keeps cranking and cranking about 7 to 8 long times before it finally fires? my dad just replaced the battery cables on it ((you should of seen them)) but that didnt fix it tried unplugging the port extension that had a bunch of phone chargers and a dash cam plugged in.. buuuuut that didn't work either...
@redneckillinois2030
4 жыл бұрын
Aeron Taylor try fuel pump
Wheres episode 2?
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Haven't gotten back out to work on the Jeep yet, due to life schedules and such. Still have plans to and some parts (like a fuel pump) to try out!
Anymore videos coming on this?
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
I sure hope so, but no work has been done yet. The owner has been very busy and there is now a bit of a complicated situation regarding the place where the car is parked. Hope to fix the fuel pump and drive it somewhere we can actually work on it. No idea of an ETA however.
QoQ I want a cherokee for zero dollars as well. Best coworker ever.
Really bad fuel filter?
is there an episode two I cant find it
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Not yet, it's just been sitting around for the past few months unfortunately
Just subed cause of this video
I got a 1989 2 door xj free. Had to to go to Luray Va. To get it, but hey, it was free.
Good no more playing with spiders lol
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Not so lucky this time... But I'll find more...
@MadeofSpareParts24
6 жыл бұрын
FuzzyDicePimp oh god lol
what is he spraying into the tube?
This dude has the same collection as me.
my truck sat since 2014 same half of a tank of gas and runs like a tank XD
Whered this thing ever go? Im very interested in seeing more!
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
It hasn't gone anywhere, it is still sitting in WV haha. However, we did do a bit of work on it and have a plan to get it out of there within a month or two. A new Jeep episode will be coming out in the future, hopefully in the next few weeks!
@matthewsmith-ng9ds
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I cant wait. Ps love the vids
Love the jeep but where’s the Datsun? I’m new btw
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Working on it and many other videos, this stuff takes a LOT of time to make.
What part of WV are you from. I live in Inwood Wva
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
We're actually across the Potomac a little ways, in Montgomery County Maryland, the car is in Northeast WV right now still, though.
do more
Hey man, love your videos! The S10 Blazer is one of my favorite "normal people" cars, and I've always wanted a Datsun Z car. I was wondering what kind of equipment you use to record?
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! I mostly use a Sony RX100IV for the video and audio, with a Tascam DR-05 for some of the ADR voiceover. I wouldn't recommend a RX100 though, image and audio quality is fantastic but the battery life is atrocious and it overheats in even warm weather. Been looking for a better camera solution but keep buying car parts instead haha.
@joemarchione97
6 жыл бұрын
FuzzyDicePimp I'm looking for something decent and cost efficient to buy. I do have a go pro hero 3 but I'm not sure if that's good enough. Plus I need a stand for it. I too also have a penchant for buying many many car parts. I have a 1990 BMW 325is that I've owned since 1996 and I'm looking to buy a 1991 S10 Blazer. I'm recovering from my last several "projects".
Is it just bad gas?
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
No, the fuel pump isn't even running, no pressure in the fuel rail. Likely old gas that gummed up inside the pump and clogged it, though.
More Jeep videos please
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
A new Jeep episode will be coming out in the future, hopefully in the next few weeks!
waiting for a new 280z vid
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Working on it (and many other things)! I want to make sure the video comes out right since it is a sort-of finale and victorious moment.
@jordansumner4374
6 жыл бұрын
FuzzyDicePimp I definitely understand. The 280 project introduced me to your channel. I enjoy all of your Videos, can't wait for the finale.
can't bet or pass up free stuff!!
Yes!!! XJ action!
Well at least it’s a Keep
So hes spraying starter fluid in the intake? and try hitting the fuel pump with a hammer while he cranks it
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Yep, spraying straight into the throttle body. Have had suggestions to hit the tank with a 2x4 while cranking, will try that out!
@345daytona6
6 жыл бұрын
FuzzyDicePimp it should do the trick at least it did for a 2003 jetta that i had sit for 3 years
5 years + current cheap as fuel mixtures = Dead fuel pump
Fuel pump is shot
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Yep. Either the fuel pump or the wires to it are no bueno since jumping the relay didn't work.
@hiddenhistoryny129
6 жыл бұрын
if its the same as my old 97 ZJ its in the tank, real pain in the ass to fix.. They die around 100k
Nice video.
Is there a ep.2?
@FuzzyDiceProjects
6 жыл бұрын
Haven't worked on it since this video, but we still need to fix it and drive it back to Maryland at least. Nothing yet, though.