New expedition XJ for me (pics)

[dieck]

Hey Guys,

I picked up a used 2001 xj Sport in Dallas at midnight last night. I drove all the way from austin in the middle of the night to pick it up because it is pretty close to perfect for me. After driving it home I have lots of ideas of the things I'd like to tweak with it, but by and large the last guy did most of the things I would have done.

I got it with 58K miles

I'm working on a list of all the :snorkel: mods he has done to it. Here is a partial list

Front & Rear lockers
ARB bumper with winch
roof rack
sliders
rear bumper w/tire carrier
Snorkel (YAY)
more lights than I need (8 external lights)
recovery tools
4.5 inch rubicon express lift
bushwacker cut out flares
33inch Goodyear MTRs (practically new)
teflon coated wheels
Slip Yoke Eliminator
Not sure on the gears but it's either 4.56 or 4.88
Interior is pristene
Exterior is ok with a few marks (but i'll do worse)

I picked it all up for $12,900 which with all the mods I think is a decent deal.

 

[BigAl]

Throw in an ice chest and it looks like you're ready to go

 

[jerdog53]

Looks to me like it has about every thing you could need for some good adventures!

 

[hattrik21]

Nice looking rig.

 

[dieck]

It is nice looking but it avged between 9 adn 10 mpg on the way home from dallas. I need to investigate to see what's up. It's adequately geared and I would expect the mileage to be better. I'm going to take the rack off the top and see what that does. Also thinking maybe there's a bad 02 sensor. I would expect to get at least 15mpg.

 

[ox4mag]

Now that is one kick @$$ XJ!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

:clapsmile

By the way, has it ever had a tune-up? If not, I'm sure it probably needs one at 58k miles. I'd recommend NGK Titanium plugs, as well as a new set of plug wires.

 

[dieck]

Now that is one kick @$$ XJ!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

:clapsmile

By the way, has it ever had a tune-up? If not, I'm sure it probably needs one at 58k miles. I'd recommend NGK Titanium plugs, as well as a new set of plug wires.

It's only been driven about 5000 miles in the last two years, so I'm betting not. Do you have a recommended tune up schedule and activities? I'm new to XJ's.

 

[articulate]

Wow, I think that's a great deal too. Low mileage and great mods.

Throw in an ice chest and it looks like you're ready to go

Fridge.

 

[dieck]

Wow, I think that's a great deal too. Low mileage and great mods.
Fridge.

Yeah, I was thinking of getting a fridge for it. I need to get all the routine maintenance going on it then will think about a fridge.

 

[dieck]

So here is my list of stuff I want to do in the short term. Open to any advice from you veteran jeepers.

1. Brake pedal hard and brakes unresponsive. They work if you cram them down, but not as well as I would expect. Perhaps brake booster? Not sure on this one.

2. Truck pulls slightly to the left. Alignment? bent steering rod? Hmmm. Will crawl underneath and see.

3. Change and flush all fluids. Anything special I should think about?

4. Change wires and plugs (per suggestion)

5. check 02 sensor (bad mileage)

6. service rear tire carrier (siezed need to break free for easy opening)

7. grease and lube everything

8. General cleaning and vacuuming

 

[ox4mag]

It's only been driven about 5000 miles in the last two years, so I'm betting not. Do you have a recommended tune up schedule and activities? I'm new to XJ's.

I generally like to do a tune-up every 50k miles but honestly, it just depends on how regularly the vehicle has been maintained, type of use, etc. But I think between every 40-50k miles is a good bet.

 

[RunninRubicon]

What a nice XJ! Loaded to boot.
Removing the roof top is a great idea for gas mileage ..added drag
Replenish the diffs and transfer case w/synthetic lubes.
Check the pressure in those tires
and your tune-up plans sound appropriate.

Good luck, Tall tires suck gas....no free lunch.

 

[DaJudge]

I am running 33s with 4:56 gears in my '01 and get 14-15 with my roof rack and spare on top. You should be able to get yours up with some maintenance.

Also, '01s don't have plug wires. Coil 'bar' is attached directly to the top of the plugs. Check the boots carefully and change the plugs is about the extent of a tune-up.

I love my XJ hopefully you will love yours!

Glen

 

[dieck]

I am running 33s with 4:56 gears in my '01 and get 14-15 with my roof rack and spare on top. You should be able to get yours up with some maintenance.

Also, '01s don't have plug wires. Coil 'bar' is attached directly to the top of the plugs. Check the boots carefully and change the plugs is about the extent of a tune-up.

I love my XJ hopefully you will love yours!

Glen

Thanks Glen, I am enjoying it. I realized there were no wires when I tried to change them last night...

The XJ gets a lot of attention for a 7 year old vehicle. I'm not sure yet if I like that or not...

 

[dieck]

What a nice XJ! Loaded to boot.
Removing the roof top is a great idea for gas mileage ..added drag
Replenish the diffs and transfer case w/synthetic lubes.
Check the pressure in those tires
and your tune-up plans sound appropriate.

Good luck, Tall tires suck gas....no free lunch.

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. Last night I took the rack and lights off the top, aired up the tires to 40lbs, ran some seafoam through the intake manifold and gas, and checked the air filter. Seems to be running a bit better and less top heavy in the corners. I'll probably put the roof rack back on for adventures but leave it off for daily driving. We will see what the mileage does this tank.