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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

Project Swaparooni

  1. Guest former user
    #5111 Mar 2013, 6:16 PM

    For sale pics

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  2. Guest former user
    #5211 Mar 2013, 6:18 PM

    The nightmare begins

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  3. Guest former user
    #5311 Mar 2013, 6:20 PM

    I hope the piston rings are still good. We will see.

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  4. Guest former user
    #5411 Mar 2013, 6:24 PM

    Wow...that is really a bummer.

  5. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #5511 Mar 2013, 6:51 PM

    Wow that is bummer. Seems like a stand up guy your selling it too though.

    Um...what?
  6. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #5611 Mar 2013, 7:18 PM

    My TJ had a cyl-6 misfire code too. It would sometimes also through cylinder 2 misfire codes as well. it was very frustrating, especially since my jeep only had 30K. I already had a reader so I was able to quickly identify the problem. I solved the problem by buying a new coil pack for $50 off Ebay and installing new plugs. I gave the buyer my old pack as a "spare" when I sold it to him. I told him the smog problem but that it did pass without being coded gross polluter. He was from Reno, and said "Nevada doesn't care, but thanks any ways"!

    Kathleen and Brad
  7. Guest former user
    #5711 Mar 2013, 7:48 PM
    "Bender" wrote: Wow...that is really a bummer.





    That's an understatement. <300 miles and sat for what 8 months to develop that much carbon buildup and needing a ring job?

  8. Guest former user
    #5812 Mar 2013, 7:52 AM

    Thanks guys. The buyer is a stand up guy. He is getting one heck of a tune up for his new ride.

  9. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #5912 Mar 2013, 9:29 AM

    I feel your pain. Why do smog issue always appear when you're trying to sell? Damn you Murphy!!!

  10. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #6012 Mar 2013, 4:50 PM
    "lj4x4" wrote: Thanks guys. The buyer is a stand up guy. He is getting one heck of a tune up for his new ride.



    I hope everything works out for you Bill. Keep us posted!

    Kathleen and Brad
  11. Guest former user
    #6113 Mar 2013, 5:58 PM

    Got the head back from Bud Walmer's machine shop. He said it was bad and the valve seat was offset by almost a quarter of an inch in cylinder six. He did a vacuumtest prior to machinig and they all had significant leaks. Now she is purdy and should run like a top. Of course after I put everything back togeather. I'm dreading installing the intake and exhaust manifold. It was a pita to get off and I have no idea how I'm going to start the bottom bolts. We will see.

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  12. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #6213 Mar 2013, 6:47 PM

    Pretty, do you want me to come over and watch you be a contortionist?

    Um...what?
  13. Guest former user
    #6313 Mar 2013, 7:25 PM

    Would love if you stared at my best side. I' m planning on Saturday for the reconstruction.

  14. Guest former user
    #6417 Mar 2013, 5:55 PM

    I got it back togeather and running. Its noticeably smoother and quieter. The reassembly took 7 hours. The hardest part was the intake and exhaust manifold. I learned a lot and hope to never have to do this again.

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  15. Guest former user
    #6517 Mar 2013, 6:03 PM

    Job well done! Now that is the mark of a Stand Up Seller. No holds barred doing it right! The buyer is having a great experience with full disclosure.



    Did Greg come by? All we have are pics of post install. How do we know YOU really did it...Bill? 😂

  16. Tom Subscriber
    #6617 Mar 2013, 6:15 PM

    I am SO waiting to see how it runs and all. How many miles on the engine?

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  17. Guest former user
    #6717 Mar 2013, 6:44 PM

    The motor has 73, 500 miles. As soon as I can get it to the smog station its gone.

  18. Tom Subscriber
    #6817 Mar 2013, 8:12 PM

    I was just curious about miles. My XJ is ~160K so was checking.

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  19. Guest former user
    #6917 Mar 2013, 8:39 PM
    "TomD" wrote: I was just curious about miles. My XJ is ~160K so was checking.
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    How's your compression? Bill can check it in his sleep now!

  20. Guest former user
    #7018 Mar 2013, 8:52 PM
    "Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: [quote="TomD"]I was just curious about miles. My XJ is ~160K so was checking.
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    How's your compression? Bill can check it in his sleep now!



    Yes we can check your compression but I doubt you will a have a similar situation to me. You actually care about your motor and maintain it.

  21. Guest former user
    #7118 Mar 2013, 9:10 PM

    I'm screwed! The motor needs a total rebuild. I drove the Jeep to Yuba City today for a class. As I arrived the check engine came on....again.... The code was cylinder six misfire 😈 . I have tried everything and the only thing left is a rebuild. Yes I could pull the piston drill hone the cylinder and put new rings on. This would only fix one cylinder and the rest of them are still beat to sh@#. It would be unethical and sleazy to knowingly sell a vehicle with a blown motor to anyone. So even though I can't afford it, I will be pulling the motor next week. I'm not sure how to get it to and from the machine shop, so I might ask for some assistance. Please excuse my 😤 but i'm not happy.

  22. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #7218 Mar 2013, 10:02 PM

    Wow, that sucks!! Let me know how I can help.

    Um...what?
  23. Guest former user
    #7318 Mar 2013, 10:09 PM
    "finder_87" wrote: Wow, that sucks!! Let me know how I can help.



    Get Jeff s engine hoist for us and if you know anyone to loan an engine stand.

  24. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize Subscriber
    #7418 Mar 2013, 10:14 PM

    I have both stand and hoist.

  25. Guest former user
    #7518 Mar 2013, 10:23 PM

    Awesome! Maybe I could borrow?

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