My Jeep again!

mudinstructor · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:44 pm Post subject: My Jeep again!

Hi everyone,

well i did promise the other day to bore you all, and post some pics of my new Jeep Very Happy

so, hopefully, here are some pic's........

Need to fit new exhaust and rear springs and, my job for tomorrow, see why the reverse lights dont work Confused

, have tried bulbs but no luck so, will check reverse switch and wireing....hopefully it will be an easy fix Rolling Eyes

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J66P · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject:

reverse lights will more than likely be the NSS switch dried out and contact need cleaning, go on Go Jeep and theres a very good illustrated write up on how to do it

Nice colour aswell, same as i had

mudinstructor · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject:

Hey j66p, thanks for the info on Go Jeep, there is so much info there Very Happy

, I will have to spend a bit of time going through it.

Have done a few more miles in it today and still cant fault it....comfortable, easy to drive, plenty of room (have not hit my right elbow once Laughing

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Cheers Brian Very Happy

J66P · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:55 pm Post subject:

its certainly an inspirational site thats for sure

pat-xj · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:22 pm Post subject:

That looks to be in very good condition quite stupid the low prices that they are going for at the present time.

mudinstructor · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:35 pm Post subject:

Agree about the stupid price. I realise a lot of drivers would be put off by fuel consumption but, compared to a lot of similar trucks, the mpg is not to bad.

I am fortunate that it's not my daily driver (have a car for work) and will prob only do around 2000 miles a year, last year was 1100 miles Shocked

so, in reality, it's the tax and insurance that works out expensive. You do get a lot for your money, and with the Jeep it seems to be standard.

Have had a look at some spares and, compared to L.R. or Shogun, dont seem to be much more Very Happy

. All in all i'm very pleased with it, wish i had got one sooner Laughing

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Brian Very Happy

J66P · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject:

think is you shouldnt need many parts if its been looked after, good putlets are available aswell

The fuel consumption is no worse than my Landcruiser and i have 600 cc less

pat-xj · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:30 pm Post subject:

J66P · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:41 pm Post subject:

you are correct, I now have a Colorado V6

pat-xj · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:21 pm Post subject:

J66P · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:57 pm Post subject:

its now at an offroad adventure centre on Poland being used for what it was built for

http://www.vimeo.com/26198617

https://picasaweb.google.com/1113103331812695714...p;feat=directlink

The Landcruiser was the obvious option after the Jeep really, the Colorado wasnt what I was looking for though it was a stumble across while looking for an 80 Series. The Landcruiser its a lot different to the Jeep in every way apart from Fuel consumption, most and I mean most are better, the only downside is getting used to the front independant suspension, I loved my Jeep but I have to say this is a very different truck Very Happy

The space is great, the drive is far far better, its quicker, quieter, more stable and above all it should prove to be more reliable, having said this aprt from one hick up with the Jeep that was great for 4 years of abuse

pat-xj · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:58 pm Post subject:

this is the problem with having a big 4x4 in this country we just to not have the open spaces to use them properly ok there are a few places that you can off road properly but not that many.

I have come to the conclusion that for our type of off roading and green laneing the best type of truck is a small one like a suzuki vetara that are good for having fun for a few hours but if you wanted to go out in to the wild for a few days you would want something bigger.

J66P · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:01 pm Post subject:

the Cruiser manoevours better than the Jeep and having laned as far down as Essex and up as far as Cumbria I wouldnt want to do it in a Vitara, the Jeep was fine for the long journeys given the creature comforts but this is better given the extra space and creature comforts

terratology · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject:

Looks like you got a bargain, i thought i'd done well getting my 2000 w plate Orvis for £500 with 12 months test but you've blatantly beaten me on that!!!!! Here's some pics of mine.

DSCF8938 by terratology, on Flickr

DSCF8939 by terratology, on Flickr

DSCF8941 by terratology, on Flickr

mudinstructor · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject:

terratology, yours looks real nice Very Happy

, do seem to get a lot for you cash Laughing

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Had a couple of bits to do to mine but used to a L.R. and SJ, Jeep is a pleasant change to work on. And i have to say i do like the sound of the straight 6 Laughing

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It's the first one i have owned so time will tell,
cheers Brian Smile

J66P · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:28 pm Post subject:

that W plate Orvis is very bevry cheap thats for sure

The Smiths · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:20 pm Post subject:

Yep - VERY cheap Cool

Jack Cooper · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:36 am Post subject: XJ C'kee Computer

Not sure if anyone replied to your 'readout' question, but it's pretty straight-forward. The LH button selects 'US' (read: 'English') or 'Metric'; the RH button scrolls through the options such as range, consumption, magnetic direction, temp. etc. I tend to leave mine on 'direction' and 'temp' as the fuel consumption scares me to death! (Joking really - it's no good around town, but on a long swing down the A303 to Devon, for example, I can get mid- to hi-20s mpg if I keep to 70mph or less.
Problem is the vehicle is so solid and sweet at 80, it's easy to 'blow' the target consumption figs....
Like the color of yours - a nicer red than mine which is pretty dark (called 'Siena' I think).
I change my engine oil every 3000mi which is probably over-keen, but the engine seems to thrive on it - they are generally considered to be unburstable (assuming treated sensibly) and mine feels that way. Nice to have a chain-driven cam, too - no fiddling with timing belts.
Good luck with yours. Mine is a Nov. 2000 'Classic', by the way.
J.C.
P.s. call me on 01256-764193 if you want to talk 'Jeep Cherokee'. I'm not an expert to the nth degree, but am a genuine enthusiast with several reference books etc.
J.C.

scotty wong · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:29 pm Post subject:

just a side point chaps the mpg will be in us gallons not uk so your doing better than you think you are.

scotty

longship · Just got MTs Joined: 05 Jun 2010 Odometer: 114

scotty wong · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:06 pm Post subject:

yep checked with jeep them selfs,this is with a 96 xj a 2001wj and a 96 zj.

scotty

longship · Just got MTs Joined: 05 Jun 2010 Odometer: 114

My '97 is showing 21.9l/100km and 12.9mpg, exactly the conversion expected for a UK car.

Rob

aardvark_4x4 · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:37 pm Post subject:

XJs all read US gallons.

longship · Just got MTs Joined: 05 Jun 2010 Odometer: 114

Not convinced. Jeep would have to knowingly entered false conversion data into the trip computer.

Go on a US Jeep forum and tell them you're getting high 20's mpg (US), see what they say.

Rob Wink

dxmedia · Mud Obsessed Joined: 10 Dec 2008 Odometer: 2185

My ZG is metric gallons (only in the UK can you say that Rolling Eyes

) It shows 11.3 on the computator and working it out from brim to brim is close as damn it the same.

jonny jeep · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:41 pm Post subject:

Is your "metric" gallon anything like the imperial gallon? Just wondering because 11.3 seems low.

dxmedia · Mud Obsessed Joined: 10 Dec 2008 Odometer: 2185

4.55L gallon, and 11.3 is about right for the truck.