nbleak21
Adventurer
Let me first start off by stating that I love my wife, she is an amazing person...
From my personal experiences, as well as from research I've done in the past, the 4.0 iron horses are virtually indestructible, given they are properly maintained. The most common catastrophic failures seem to come from overheating, trans temp issues, and oil loss. Those issues can be mostly avoided by proper monitoring of fluids, and gauges. That's where the concern comes into play.
While the misses is, for the most part, a responsible driver, she has gauge A.D.D... I mean, it's to the point that she can drive 3hrs and never have even looked at the speedometer... which has also lead to running out of fuel a couple of times in her previous vehicle.
I'm currently deployed to Iraq, and possibly looking at just a very quick trip home (1-4 months) before heading back out to Afghanistan. That being said, I'd like to make our family vehicle (The XJ) a little more "Marisa-Proof."
Obviously I know that PMCS is the best formula, and I plan on changing the upper and lower radiator hoses, belt, and whatever else is deemed necessary when I come home... but there have been a couple other things that have crossed my mind as well.
My thoughts?
ScangaugeII (for sure)
Trans Cooler?
Oil cooler?
Larger Capacity Radiator?
Auxilary cooling fans?
Basically I'm trying to afford a little extra comfort for myself in the dependability of the vehicle while i'm gone.
I'd like to keep the budget under $1k, and make whatever modifications easily adaptable/removable in the event that something major does happen.
The Jeep is a 2000 Cherokee sport, Automatic, with 113k miles.
Any opinions, advise, and suggestions on what parts to get, and where, would be greatly appreciated. I'm rather mechanically inclined, so capabilities aren't an issue.
Thanks!
-Nick
From my personal experiences, as well as from research I've done in the past, the 4.0 iron horses are virtually indestructible, given they are properly maintained. The most common catastrophic failures seem to come from overheating, trans temp issues, and oil loss. Those issues can be mostly avoided by proper monitoring of fluids, and gauges. That's where the concern comes into play.
While the misses is, for the most part, a responsible driver, she has gauge A.D.D... I mean, it's to the point that she can drive 3hrs and never have even looked at the speedometer... which has also lead to running out of fuel a couple of times in her previous vehicle.
I'm currently deployed to Iraq, and possibly looking at just a very quick trip home (1-4 months) before heading back out to Afghanistan. That being said, I'd like to make our family vehicle (The XJ) a little more "Marisa-Proof."
Obviously I know that PMCS is the best formula, and I plan on changing the upper and lower radiator hoses, belt, and whatever else is deemed necessary when I come home... but there have been a couple other things that have crossed my mind as well.
My thoughts?
ScangaugeII (for sure)
Trans Cooler?
Oil cooler?
Larger Capacity Radiator?
Auxilary cooling fans?
Basically I'm trying to afford a little extra comfort for myself in the dependability of the vehicle while i'm gone.
I'd like to keep the budget under $1k, and make whatever modifications easily adaptable/removable in the event that something major does happen.
The Jeep is a 2000 Cherokee sport, Automatic, with 113k miles.
Any opinions, advise, and suggestions on what parts to get, and where, would be greatly appreciated. I'm rather mechanically inclined, so capabilities aren't an issue.
Thanks!
-Nick
