jeepop
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Picked up a 2006 Jeep Liberty for my daughter.
We found a sport trim 4x4 with 150,000, gold brown color. She is really excited. It seems like a great first vehicle for her.
The previous owner stopped driving it because of problems, and slowly replaced the cats, o2 sensors, radiator, and thermostat. He said it ran strong for the 110K they had it and that this is all they basically did. Codes clear with the above work, and while it was broken they stepped up to a Grand Cherokee. So we bought it.
Mechanical:
Here is my strategy. Please let me know what else?
1- It makes a loud road nose from the front that gets worse with speed. The noise goes away when the road curves left. I am thinking wheel bearing. I jacked the jeep up and spun both front wheels and there was very little difference. Slightly more noise on the right, but sounded more like brake shoe rotor friction. I couldn’t get either wheel to wobble. Thus, I feel unsure of which side the problem is. Should I start with replacing the right hub? Or maybe I should do both?
2- Today there was a small silver dollar sized puddle under the middle of the engine. It looks like it is dripping down from the water pump. At 150K seems like I will just go ahead and replace the water pump? I read here, no rtv
3- Rear glass shocks weak on a cold day. Takes a couple of times of raising the glass before they hold it. Is this typical or show I just replace them?
4- I suspect original plugs. Definitely will replace.
5- I see no signs of oil in the sponge in the air box. Should I worry about replacing the pvc valve or not worry about it.
I will start changing out ****** and differential fluids with oil changes. I use my mitivac to suck out ****** fluid. I hope I can do that with this jeep too.
After the fluid looks nice and new, I will likely drop the pan and do a filter. Likely this summer.
Anything else you would add to the maintenance list?
Cleaning:
What are you all using on your vinyl? I had some 303 from my boat but it did not make the vinyl look even. Anything these jeeps particularly like? I have no armor all, just the 303.
Stereo:
Looking at a higher powered sony. I think if I get it I will have to wire directly to the battery since the amp on the radio fuse is low. Is there a good way through the firewall?
Seat:
Driver’s seat recline lever is locked. I plan to pull the front seats to shampoo the carpet and see if I can find out what is locking this level.
I have already read a ton here. You all have a great forum. I look forward to continued learning from you all.
Thanks,
Richard
We found a sport trim 4x4 with 150,000, gold brown color. She is really excited. It seems like a great first vehicle for her.
The previous owner stopped driving it because of problems, and slowly replaced the cats, o2 sensors, radiator, and thermostat. He said it ran strong for the 110K they had it and that this is all they basically did. Codes clear with the above work, and while it was broken they stepped up to a Grand Cherokee. So we bought it.
Mechanical:
Here is my strategy. Please let me know what else?
1- It makes a loud road nose from the front that gets worse with speed. The noise goes away when the road curves left. I am thinking wheel bearing. I jacked the jeep up and spun both front wheels and there was very little difference. Slightly more noise on the right, but sounded more like brake shoe rotor friction. I couldn’t get either wheel to wobble. Thus, I feel unsure of which side the problem is. Should I start with replacing the right hub? Or maybe I should do both?
2- Today there was a small silver dollar sized puddle under the middle of the engine. It looks like it is dripping down from the water pump. At 150K seems like I will just go ahead and replace the water pump? I read here, no rtv
3- Rear glass shocks weak on a cold day. Takes a couple of times of raising the glass before they hold it. Is this typical or show I just replace them?
4- I suspect original plugs. Definitely will replace.
5- I see no signs of oil in the sponge in the air box. Should I worry about replacing the pvc valve or not worry about it.
I will start changing out ****** and differential fluids with oil changes. I use my mitivac to suck out ****** fluid. I hope I can do that with this jeep too.
After the fluid looks nice and new, I will likely drop the pan and do a filter. Likely this summer.
Anything else you would add to the maintenance list?
Cleaning:
What are you all using on your vinyl? I had some 303 from my boat but it did not make the vinyl look even. Anything these jeeps particularly like? I have no armor all, just the 303.
Stereo:
Looking at a higher powered sony. I think if I get it I will have to wire directly to the battery since the amp on the radio fuse is low. Is there a good way through the firewall?
Seat:
Driver’s seat recline lever is locked. I plan to pull the front seats to shampoo the carpet and see if I can find out what is locking this level.
I have already read a ton here. You all have a great forum. I look forward to continued learning from you all.
Thanks,
Richard