Hey, fellow TJ lovers!
Long-time "gearhead" & DIY'r here.
Finally checking in to say "HI" after registering for the forums at the beginning of the year. (Jan. 2018)
About my Jeep
I bought my '00 TJ back in July '17, and have been very pleased with how easy it's been to maintain!
(Before this, we had an '07 Mini Cooper S. Fun little turbo-charged go-kart... but WAY over-engineered.*)
My crowning achievement with my TJ thus far is a successful replacement of its cooling system in mid-December 2017. (new radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses, & serpentine belt)
I primarily used the info on this forum as reference for that project. (this thread & its associated links/threads)
So... THANK YOU, Chris!
Though it's nearly 20, my TJ's got under 80k miles on the engine currently. It has more on the chassis, but... the engine is actually original. (more on why**, later — in "About Me" section)
Pretty well stock right now, no upgrades.
The previous owner had it repainted from its original forest green. It looks great in gold, with a grey hardtop.
In 6-7 months of ownership, I've had the transmission (3-spd auto) serviced after it started getting rough & jerky.
Also had the CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor) replaced after a few incidents of complete shutdown.
All fixes have been cheap, and very DIY-friendly!
Compare to the dealer-only servicing of the Mini, which cost several-thousand every year.
(DIY was largely out of the question. Anyone else tried doing a "simple" *R56 thermostat replacement? ...just google the part, and you'll see what I mean.)
About Me
As stated in the title, I'm nomadic. I travel full-time in an RV ('91 Bluebird Wanderlodge) with my wife and three cats. So... while other members may introduce themselves as being a "member from X", you could find me driving/towing my Jeep... anywhere across the country!
We do winter in Florida, though — I'm currently typing this from outside Tampa Bay area.
(Our LLC is based in the state, and we have a mailing address here.)
Our RV/home is basically a bus, weighing in at ~17 tons & powered by a 300hp CAT diesel.
**We flat-tow the Jeep, and barely feel the difference as it follows dutifully behind us.
Be sure to give us the "jeep wave" if you see us in your area!
OUR RIG, because...
Long-time "gearhead" & DIY'r here.
Finally checking in to say "HI" after registering for the forums at the beginning of the year. (Jan. 2018)
About my Jeep
I bought my '00 TJ back in July '17, and have been very pleased with how easy it's been to maintain!
(Before this, we had an '07 Mini Cooper S. Fun little turbo-charged go-kart... but WAY over-engineered.*)
My crowning achievement with my TJ thus far is a successful replacement of its cooling system in mid-December 2017. (new radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses, & serpentine belt)
I primarily used the info on this forum as reference for that project. (this thread & its associated links/threads)
So... THANK YOU, Chris!
Though it's nearly 20, my TJ's got under 80k miles on the engine currently. It has more on the chassis, but... the engine is actually original. (more on why**, later — in "About Me" section)
Pretty well stock right now, no upgrades.
The previous owner had it repainted from its original forest green. It looks great in gold, with a grey hardtop.
In 6-7 months of ownership, I've had the transmission (3-spd auto) serviced after it started getting rough & jerky.
Also had the CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor) replaced after a few incidents of complete shutdown.
All fixes have been cheap, and very DIY-friendly!
Compare to the dealer-only servicing of the Mini, which cost several-thousand every year.
(DIY was largely out of the question. Anyone else tried doing a "simple" *R56 thermostat replacement? ...just google the part, and you'll see what I mean.)
About Me
As stated in the title, I'm nomadic. I travel full-time in an RV ('91 Bluebird Wanderlodge) with my wife and three cats. So... while other members may introduce themselves as being a "member from X", you could find me driving/towing my Jeep... anywhere across the country!
We do winter in Florida, though — I'm currently typing this from outside Tampa Bay area.
(Our LLC is based in the state, and we have a mailing address here.)
Our RV/home is basically a bus, weighing in at ~17 tons & powered by a 300hp CAT diesel.
**We flat-tow the Jeep, and barely feel the difference as it follows dutifully behind us.
Be sure to give us the "jeep wave" if you see us in your area!
OUR RIG, because...
