yamichi

The synchromax was my tranny fluid in the Supra and the redline was the diff fluid if I recall...

ThatPurpleXJ

Rotate the tires, change the valve cover gasket of you're willing you won't have to worry about it later. Also the o-rings for the oil filter, those damn things always leak.. Radiator cap since its $5

yamichi

Just did the valve cover gasket on the Saturn because she was leaking a bit. Any real reason to on the XJ? Her jeep is squeaky clean and doesn't drink much if any oil.

ThatPurpleXJ

Mine started leaking at 163k. It's about a 30-60 minute job and it's just preventative. It's probably not necessary for you to do just yet it all depends on what you want to do

yamichi

Ah hers isn't even to 120k yet. I'll keep an eye on it but for now, I'll prioritize the other stuff. Trying to not spend TOO much since I already blew a freakish amount of money on her this year.

yamichi

Random question. I've found a fuel filter for fifty bucks on Amazon. I don't see one on rock auto, partsgeek, or napa... wtf? Is that normal?

salad

97+ the filter is just a sock/screen in the tank. $50 for any of that is a ripoff

yamichi

ahhh so it's just the screen- that's not what I was seeing.
Perfect. thanks Salad.

BimmerJeeper

Here are some ideas:
I am going to work through this list on my own XJ..


Seal rust (floorpans, doors, rockers, etc)
Flush coolant
Differential & transfer case fluid
Replace transmission fluid
Replace power steering fluid
Bleed brake fluid
Cooling system: Radiator, cap, water pump, thermostat, all hoses (Did I miss anything?)
Fan clutch
Oil filter adapter (leak)
Alternator
Cleaning IAC and Throttle body
Temperature sending units (2)
CPS/CKP sensors,
Replace TPS (throttle position sensor)
Transmission cooler
Replace distributor, plugs, wires, coil, coil pack, distributor switch plate
Starter
Headlight upgrade (harness also)
New tires
O2 sensors
Check suspension (Front Lower Steering Stabilizer, FrontSway Bar Bushings and End Links)
Vacuum lines?
Fuel Filter, Fuel pressure regulator, Fuel pump....
CCV hoses?
Bulbs?
Fuel pump
Valve cover gasket (leak)
Battery
Front U-joints
Front wheel bearings
Front brakes/rotors.
Muffler and catalytic converter
New front and rear wipers
Battery cables and terminals
Air filter
Front Left Window Regulator
Bypass Lock button for passenger windows
Serpentine belt

Solomon7

Motor mounts.
Motor shifts under torque and the fan wrecks radiator if mounts are worn. Ask how I know lol. Cheap, easy and silly not to do.
Trans mount as well.

CobraMarty

Sounds great, almost a remanufactured car. Should last another 100k+.

macgyver35

First off, kudos on maintaining your ladies XJ. If she ever has any doubts about what a righteously great guy you are for doing that, we'll all vouch for you.

Second, everything you plan to do are great preventative maintenance items, and will definitely contribute to her continued relationship to you and that Jeep. However, many of these won't really be "noticeable" ,per say, to her. It's great that it's done and well worth doing, but she likely won't discern much real difference from behind the wheel.

I would suggest, in addition to the items on your list, perform a headlight upgrade using the Putco harness from LMC Truck, AutoPal E-Code housings from Ebay, and Philips Xtreme bulbs. The whole project will set you back about $125 including tax and shipping. But I tell you, she WILL DEFINITELY notice that change, and appreciate it. And you'll feel better having contributed to her safety.

The change is nothing short of dramatic. While you won't actually get 3 times the lumens output of the stock set-up, the light produced will appear to your eyes to be about a 250%-300% improvement, and the beam shape and dynamics will be greatly improved to boot.

I guess new wheels and tires, or something like that, would wow her too, but for the dollars spent, I don't know that there is any other upgrade that provides such a great return every time you get behind the wheel at night.

yamichi

Bimmer- WOW! Most of those sound like good "someday" projects for us but for now, the more modest maintenance list will have to do. Trying to get the house remodeled so we can sell it and buy a new one... with a SHOP. That's where I'll probably come back and do the rest of your list

Solomon- I know the motor and torque axis mounts in the Saturn made a WORLD of difference (As did replacing the bolt I sheared off in the motor mount. whoops.) so thanks for mentioning that. I hadn't even thought of it.

Mac- Thanks! We're not TOO worried about big, dramatic changes to the car. She's the type who will appreciate fresh differential fluid The headlights are a pretty great idea. I may see if there's enough cash to do that. I kinda blew my load on her engagement ring and Christmas presents so I'm trying to do cheap stuff but $125 for a new headlight setup is pretty damned cheap when I've seen people spend upwards of a grand to do that to a Supra... I'll add that to the tentative bit of the list. We just replaced her tires last month and took her wheels from Chrome to matte black so those are saying for the time being...

You guys kick so much ***!

93slayer

Pics or you're lying......
Sounds like your in the running for "Boyfriend/Husband of the Year"!!!!
That's one lucky jeep to have 2 people that care about it that much.....

yamichi

Wheels prior to the loving:


Primered before the new tires were put on:


I'll post more as I get inside the jeep more