Hi people,
Hope everyones doing ok.
I have the above vehicle, and though it's getting a bit long in the tooth, it isn't rusty, and it still goes like a fast thing.
I had a guy who was supposed to be doing some work on the beast, prior to putting it on the market, as I am a bit concerned that the mileage is getting up there, (163K approx.), and I'm worried about dropping a valve seat, as the 4.7 V8s are prone to doing this. Can't afford to repair that - on a fixed income following injuries, and $6K minimum to get the job done.
However, he was meant to replace the front bumper cover and a headlight, and a rear suspension bush, but didn't.
Said he'd managed to repair the bumper, but in all honesty, it looked better before he touched it.
There was a new, (second-hand) replacement cover, but he didn't feel it was worth the extra effort required to fit the thing, it seems
What he did do, apparently, apart from racking up quite a few miles, was "repair" the ashtray, which wouldn't close, and now does. It just doesn't open...
Spray painted the tow-hitch black, too, but forgot to mask anything off, so I now have a silver and randomly black rear bumper. YESSSS!!!
He also decided that it was absolutely imperative and a major high priority that the trans. shifter position indicator on the console was illuminated at night. Oooookay?
To tell the truth, I hadn't even noticed that it wasn't, and haven't driven at night since, so I dunno if that works or not.
However, upon collection of my Overland, apart from any other issues, I noticed that the reversing lights were no longer working.
It's not bulbs, so I'm thinking the switch.
However, I have been informed that the switch is NOT in the shifter mechanism in the console, but inside the transmission, which entails removing the pan and so-on, and replacing some solenoid or other.
Brilliant bit of design by Chrysler Jeep, if what I'm told is correct.
Anyone else out there able to confirm that this is the case, or share their expertise and experience in relation to back-up light faults on WJ/WG model Grand Cherokees?
Apparently it's a common problem on this particular transmission, both on the 4- and 5-speed variants
Thanks, you interesting crowd.
Andy
Hope everyones doing ok.
I have the above vehicle, and though it's getting a bit long in the tooth, it isn't rusty, and it still goes like a fast thing.
I had a guy who was supposed to be doing some work on the beast, prior to putting it on the market, as I am a bit concerned that the mileage is getting up there, (163K approx.), and I'm worried about dropping a valve seat, as the 4.7 V8s are prone to doing this. Can't afford to repair that - on a fixed income following injuries, and $6K minimum to get the job done.
However, he was meant to replace the front bumper cover and a headlight, and a rear suspension bush, but didn't.
Said he'd managed to repair the bumper, but in all honesty, it looked better before he touched it.
There was a new, (second-hand) replacement cover, but he didn't feel it was worth the extra effort required to fit the thing, it seems
What he did do, apparently, apart from racking up quite a few miles, was "repair" the ashtray, which wouldn't close, and now does. It just doesn't open...
Spray painted the tow-hitch black, too, but forgot to mask anything off, so I now have a silver and randomly black rear bumper. YESSSS!!!
He also decided that it was absolutely imperative and a major high priority that the trans. shifter position indicator on the console was illuminated at night. Oooookay?
To tell the truth, I hadn't even noticed that it wasn't, and haven't driven at night since, so I dunno if that works or not.
However, upon collection of my Overland, apart from any other issues, I noticed that the reversing lights were no longer working.
It's not bulbs, so I'm thinking the switch.
However, I have been informed that the switch is NOT in the shifter mechanism in the console, but inside the transmission, which entails removing the pan and so-on, and replacing some solenoid or other.
Brilliant bit of design by Chrysler Jeep, if what I'm told is correct.
Anyone else out there able to confirm that this is the case, or share their expertise and experience in relation to back-up light faults on WJ/WG model Grand Cherokees?
Apparently it's a common problem on this particular transmission, both on the 4- and 5-speed variants
Thanks, you interesting crowd.
Andy