From owner-fsj-digest-at-digest.net Sun Aug 1 22:46:58 2010 From: fsj-digest fsj-digest Monday, August 2 2010 Volume 01 : Number 3609 Forum for Discussion of Full Sized SJ Series Jeeps Brian Colucci Digest Coordinator Contents: fsj: Re: [WJ-Grand] Re: Now I need a Catalytic Conv for a 99 4.0l fsj: Re: [db] Re: tire survey summary... fsj: 401 Swap fsj: administrivia: notes on using this list fsj: tires FSJ Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/jeeps/fsj/ Send submissions to fsj-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to fsj-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to fsj-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:55:26 -0700 From: john Subject: fsj: Re: [WJ-Grand] Re: Now I need a Catalytic Conv for a 99 4.0l let's work together on it... I still have a WJ... we never drive it, but it's here... :) use it to pull the trailer... should take it out every few weeks just to keep it limber... we could adapt the skid plate to fit both xj's and sj's. the '03 TDI is getting a lot of use... just fixed the speedo yesterday and topped off the tank with "free" BioDiesel. I don't even drive my Mercedes much any more... my wife does. we're down to 3 vehicles, the '91 300d, the tdi and the '99 wj... but my '83 j10 stepside will be done soon... it'll replace the trailer and likely the wj... if we were to take a trip even in the winter we'll likely take the jetta wagon... getting a set of spider-spikes for it on monday... that'll get me out of the driveway and over the passes... looking at a good set of all seasons... love our WJ, but at 14 mpg in town on gas it's not driven much... sure wish the WJ could be had in the states with a Diesel... one of the plans is to get a Diesel Grand Cherokee, probably an '08 and keep the J10 as it'll have the SD33T setup. john On 7/31/2010 10:48 AM, dave wrote: > > Now that is what I would prefer!! > > Big Thanks John!!! > > I will lay under my WJ and consider the possibilities. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > *From:* john [mailto:dieseljohn-at-comcast.net] > *Sent:* Saturday, July 31, 2010 12:44 PM > *To:* WJ-Grand-at-yahoogroups.com > *Cc:* dave; local Jeep list; xj-at-digest.net; 'Benz List'; Wes Molsberry; brian > ohara; Mac; David Ashby; grhubert; greg weigand; Ronald Fuka; Kevin Pekarek; > Mark Camper; Michael Lacher; lasikeyes; Mac; Colucci B; Michael Baxter <"" "> > *Subject:* Re: [WJ-Grand] Re: Now I need a Catalytic Conv for a 99 4.0l > > There has to be a more cost effective solution to the Cat converter theft > problem, you paid > only $90 for the cat... those cables would likely rub against the body or > something, likely > rattle or buzz, and will transfer heat to items they touch... although not > that much. > > I didn't realize the Cats had that much value, the ones I've had that went bad > I just tossed... arggh. > > I think a skid plate would be a better approach... if you can't get to it you > can't cut it off... and > it will help with off-roading and air flow... you'll have to provide venting > for the cat, some holes > in a plate would do that. > > one of the guys on the xj list built an xj with a very heavy duty skid > plate... he had holes > for cooling... you could literally lift the xj with that plate... I'm thinking > of building something > like this for my TDI wagon... :) > > found the picture... > http://wagoneers.com/XJ/rigs/MarcBowers-old-XJ/XJ-skidplate-MarcBowers.jpg > > john > > > On 7/31/2010 8:11 AM, dave wrote: > > Has anyone ever seen one of these catalytic converter anti-theft devices? > > http://catclamp.com/index.php > > Not sure I want to spend $150 for one or try to create my own. > > I bought a new cat for my JGC for $90 shipped through ebay. I just don't want > to install it one day and have it stolen that night. > > THOUGHTS? > > TIA > > later, > > dave AKA vwdoc1 > > 1988 XJ Pioneer 4 dr 4.0l AW4 242 > > 1999 WJ Laredo 4.0l 42RE 242J > > > # > # On Mon, 19 Jul 2010, davidb wrote: > # > # > # > # # Bad news. > # > # # Mine was taken over the weekend so now I need a new one. > # > # # Criminals should be shot! > # > # # > # > # # What is recommended? > # > # # > # > # # TIA > # > # # dave AKA vwdoc1 > # > # # '99 WJ 4.0l Selec-Trac > # > > # > > > -- > > ----- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Snohomish,Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 si vis pacem, para bellum > http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3030 - Release Date: 07/31/10 01:34:00 > - -- ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 si vis pacem, para bellum http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:53:53 +0000 From: dieseljohn-at-comcast.net Subject: fsj: Re: [db] Re: tire survey summary... As long as I have space for a couple roll around tool boxes, jacks and can walk around my J10 with the door closed I will be content. :) Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T - -----Original Message----- From: Jim Hoffman Sender: owner-diesel-benz-at-digest.net Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:28:51 To: Subject: Re: [db] Re: tire survey summary... But a "condo sized" garage would probably work fine :) - --- On Sat, 7/31/10, john wrote: > From: john > Subject: Re: [db] Re: tire survey summary... > To: "Jim Hoffman" > Cc: diesel-benz-at-digest.net > Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 12:23 PM > if I have only one car, I will still > want a garage... :) > > > > ----- > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where > Jeeps don't rust, they mold > http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 > si vis pacem, para bellum > http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > On Sat, 31 Jul 2010, Jim Hoffman wrote: > > # John, > # > # "sell off the rest of the fleet"?? > # > # Then you won't need a garage... > # > # ;) > # Jim > # > # --- On Fri, 7/30/10, john > wrote: > # > # > From: john > # > # > Subject: [db] Re: tire survey summary... > # > To: > # > Date: > # Friday, July 30, 2010, 9:11 PM > # > On Fri, 30 Jul 2010, Ed Kummel > # > wrote: > # > # > # Great chart...and of course, the Goodyear Eagles I have > # > are at the bottom of > # the list! > # > # Ed # web/gadget guru > # > # > # > > # > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > # > # > # Engineering professor from way back in the '80s > # > # "The difference > # between an Engineer > # > and a Technician is that an Engineer > # > # knows > # *EXACTLY* where to hit something in order to get > # > it to work again." > # > # > # > > # > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > # > # > # someone sent me this link, superb chart, hope the link > # > comes through, > # > > # http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?width=195/&rati > # o=65&diameter=15&type=GTAS > # > > # > Ed, the goodyears are not completely at the > # bottom... > # > dunlop had that honor. :) > # > > # > I like this chart, and the miles > # reported, it helps you > # > determine the accuracy of the survey > # > responses... > # > > # > HEY, just bought a used speedo/cluster and swapped > it on > # > the TDI, > # > > # had to go to the dealer, the immobilizer kicked in... > but > # > now > # > I have a > # working speedo/odo/cruise/chimes... everything... > # > whoo hoo... :) only > # > > # $150 for the cluster, $50 for the reprogramming. > Paid > # > $66 for the correct > # > > # Bentley manual but didn't really get a chance to use > # > it. But that's ok. :) > # > > # > Next, tires... when at the VW dealer another silver > TDI > # > wagon with the > # correct > # > wheels was parked right next to mine... it looked > great... > # > which > # is motivation > # > for me to put the stock rims back on and get the > bodywork > # > > # done... > # > can't seem to find a used > replacement > # > rim, the one that was > # > > # in the accident is just scratched, going to try to clean > up > # > the original rim > # > and get all the black marks off, maybe touch it up > with > # > some paint > # > and > # use it. Have three michelin tires of the correct > # > size right now, > # > might be > # able to find one used one... we'll > # > see... would save some bucks and allow > # > for more research. > # > > # > Also got the D300 back from the camera shop today, > # and had > # > the water leak > # > fixed yesterday... been an expensive week... but > # it's nice > # > to have stuff working again. > # > It seems that a lot of my friends > # at work are retiring... > # > so now my wife is talking about > # > getting a condo > # with a view to get away from all the > # > gardens she's created... but I > # > need > # a garage... :) > # > > # > Also need to get my J10 back, then start looking > for a > # > > # Diesel Grand Cherokee or Liberty > # > and sell off the rest of the fleet... life > # will be simpler > # > and I'll have that wonderful > # > option of retiring... :) > # > > # > > # john > # > > # > > # > > > # > > -o|||||o- > # > > # > > > # > > # > # > city/hwy engine/trans/xfr > # > > # > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > # > > # 2003 VW Jetta GLS Wagon TDI 4?/4? > # > mpg 1.9L TDI/5spd > # > 1991 Mercedes > # 300D (124) 30/39 > # > mpg 2.5L Turbo Diesel/AT (Shadowfax) > # > 1999 Jeep > # Grand Cherokee (WJ) 14/21 mpg 4.7L > # > V8/45RFE/NV247 > # > > # > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > # > > # 1975 Jeep J10 long bed (SJ) hydraulic > dump > # > trailer > # > > # > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > # > > # 1983 Jeep J10 Stepside > (SJ) (Superdawg)- > # > under construction since 1999 > # > > # > # > > > # > getting '80 Scout SD33T Diesel, TF727/NP208 > # > > > # > > mpg: > # > 20/24 expected > # > -o|||||o- > # > # > http://wagoneers.com/johns-vehicles.html > # > > # > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > # ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:11:53 -0400 From: wallacem7-at-aol.com Subject: fsj: 401 Swap Swap ideas... I very briefly ran a junkyard 304 in my Wag. if a 401 found it's way to me it might well go in the Wag as well. It looks like others have adequately covered the flexplate issue which you might have the right flexplate in the donor truck. I would consider starting the engine up in the donor truck and running it for maybe 20 minutes to a half an hour; get your compressions, see if anything is leaking so you can address that when the engine is out and easy to work with. My rear main seal is tight 100,000 miles after a rebuild so I wouldn't fix that unless it's bad. Car Craft magazine built an AMC V8 for a Rambler and did an oil system upgrade. I think it ran a tube from the oil pump directly to the bearings addressing that the crank is the first part on an AMC V8 to lose oil in a low oil pressure situation. Of course the Car Craft Rambler is going to the drag strip and will likely see 7000 RPM. I wouldn't bother with re-locating the filter unless you are adding an oil cooler. I am pretty sure I read the article on the internet. I would also just pull the radiator. You might consider pulling the T-Case and the transmission and painting everything on the frame and the engine bay. The access to the bolts that hold the trans to the engine with the engine in place isn't very good. It's easier to pull the t-case and crossmember and pull the engine and trans as a unit. Still don't need to pull the front clip to do that. If you haven't re-plumbed your brakes I'd consider replacing all the hard pipes which is easier with stuff out of the way. I also really like Easwood's brush on manifold coating. it looks terrible after you brush it on, but it bakes on and looks good for a long time when you first run the engine. Oh and it stinks when it's baking on. AMC V8 to AMC V8 swaps are pretty straightforward bolt in swaps. Mark 81 Wag ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:15:02 +0000 From: Richard Welty Subject: fsj: administrivia: notes on using this list Digest.Net mailing list "Meta FAQ" These general notes on using Digest.Net mailing lists are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month. This file may be found on the web at http://www.digest.net/general-notes.txt [last revised 5/1/02; removed list of spam strings, as i'm not the only one filtering on them -- rpw] Additional information on Digest.Net's spam policies may be found at http://www.digest.net/email-policy.html and http://www.digest.net/blocked.html Table of Contents 1. Why don't my postings go through? 2. Why can't I unsubscribe? 3. How do I post to the list? 4. Where are the archives? 5. What other lists are on digest.net? 6. Is there a web subscription form? 7. Why not move the lists to someplace like (egroups, topica,...)? 8. How do I contact the server adminstrator in an emergency? 9. What is Krusty Motorsports, anyway? 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For more information, see the web site. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 22:42:34 -0700 (PDT) From: diesel Subject: fsj: tires found a set of four tires on craigslist for $130... about 3K on them... like new. they are #9 on the survey list... the best deal I could find on new tires was around $400 installed... there's an indendent shop up the hill that will mount and balance for about half of what the tire shops will charge... the tires are the factory delivered Jetta continentals... they won't last long, but they will provide an excellent ride and economy until they wear out. tires: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ContiProContact&sidewall=&partnum=965HR5CPC&tab=Specs survey: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=GTAS&width=195/&ratio=65&diameter=15&VT=null&sortValue=0 ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 si vis pacem, para bellum http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ End of fsj-digest V1 #3609 **************************