Hi!
I just purchased a 2005 Wrangler X. I don't know much about cars, but am trying to learn now that I have a fun vehicle that will require a lot of maintenance. SOOOO I'm hoping to learn from everyone's experience.
I stupidly didn't take it to a shop before buying because I was so excited. I took it to get checked out and they are recommending a few things, and i'm trying to convince myself it wasn't the worst purchase ever. Could you all maybe help me make sense of what all these things mean, and how bad of shape it sounds like my TJ is in? It only has 73,000 miles but has had 3 owners so I'm thinking some basic maintenance has fallen through the cracks.
Replace Front Track Bar - I haven't noticed any wobbling or shaking of steering wheel and alignment seems good. Hoping someone can help me understand the indication for swapping this.
Replace Rear Main Seal, Oil Pump, Oil Pan Gasket.
Inspecting Rear Diff - apparently the oil was black and has some metal shavings.
Diagnosing leak between Transmission and Transfer Case.
Front Pinion seal.
Valve cover gasket.
I already changed out the Transfer case fluid and the serpentine belt. But doubt I can do any of the other fixes on my own.
I also wanted to clean up all the grime from the undercarriage so I can look out for oil leaking - any advice and how to not mess anything up?
Thank you in advance for any and all info.
I just purchased a 2005 Wrangler X. I don't know much about cars, but am trying to learn now that I have a fun vehicle that will require a lot of maintenance. SOOOO I'm hoping to learn from everyone's experience.
I stupidly didn't take it to a shop before buying because I was so excited. I took it to get checked out and they are recommending a few things, and i'm trying to convince myself it wasn't the worst purchase ever. Could you all maybe help me make sense of what all these things mean, and how bad of shape it sounds like my TJ is in? It only has 73,000 miles but has had 3 owners so I'm thinking some basic maintenance has fallen through the cracks.
Replace Front Track Bar - I haven't noticed any wobbling or shaking of steering wheel and alignment seems good. Hoping someone can help me understand the indication for swapping this.
Replace Rear Main Seal, Oil Pump, Oil Pan Gasket.
Inspecting Rear Diff - apparently the oil was black and has some metal shavings.
Diagnosing leak between Transmission and Transfer Case.
Front Pinion seal.
Valve cover gasket.
I already changed out the Transfer case fluid and the serpentine belt. But doubt I can do any of the other fixes on my own.
I also wanted to clean up all the grime from the undercarriage so I can look out for oil leaking - any advice and how to not mess anything up?
Thank you in advance for any and all info.