Jeep buddies around San Jose

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VictimX

Discussion Starter · Apr 19, 2013

Hi everyone, I've been working on my Jeeps fixing them up by myself and I can tell you it gets tiring quick when you always work alone... so I'm here looking for someone that might like to get together and work on their Jeep's since I work at a large shop where I hang out often wrenching, maybe go off roading? I have 5 Jeeps now so I know a thing or two about them but like anyone else I still need help figuring things out time and again. Right now I'm having issues with my 88' XJ, it passed smog runs good and strong off road but once you get over 55 mph there is no power accelerating, anyone local can help out? Did I mention I have a full shop with tools to work on Jeeps?

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102joe

· #2 · Apr 20, 2013

I'me just north of you in CastroValley . Always looking for a other wheelin partner . Not real good at wrenchen but I do a bit of welding and fabin . :highfive:

VictimX

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 20, 2013

Where do you normally go, down here I just go to Hollister.

102joe

· #4 · Apr 20, 2013

VictimX said:
Where do you normally go, down here I just go to Hollister.

Heading up to Slick Rock this morning (Hwy 4 by Bear Valley ) . I got to Hollister Hills a lot . As a matter of fact I will be down there in a few weeks . For Cal. 4's Molina Ghost Run . If you haven't herd of it check it out on the Cal. 4 website . Good times lots of good people .
I try to get out and wheel or do something 4x4 related at least once a month .

408jeeper

· #5 · Apr 21, 2013

Hey how's it going. I'm from San Jose as well. I'm going up to the cow mountain run on may 4th if you want to go as well. Check out the thread I believe there are almost 30 jeepers going

VictimX

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 21, 2013

Maybe, its a bit further then I was hoping but looks like fun I'll see.

kg6mov

· #7 · Apr 21, 2013

I'm down in san jose, I've got a pair of ZJ's that always seem to have something broken. Are you going with the group up to cow mountain on the 4th?

408jeeper

· #8 · Apr 22, 2013

kg6mov said:
I'm down in san jose, I've got a pair of ZJ's that always seem to have something broken. Are you going with the group up to cow mountain on the 4th?

I am

VictimX

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 22, 2013

If I can get my power issue fixed I'm down to go and if you guys need a garage to wrench I can help with that to.

Anticanman

· #10 · Apr 22, 2013

Frank Raines isn't too far to go visit for the day. There are some nice little trails to go play on out there. Definitely can't see it all in a day.

jetjr91

· #11 · Apr 22, 2013

I'm from palo alto and go to school in Santa Clara. Ever need a hand just holler

jurgen24

· #12 · Apr 22, 2013

VictimX said:
If I can get my power issue fixed I'm down to go and if you guys need a garage to wrench I can help with that to.

Check out the catalytic converter. Best to remove exhaust from vehicle and shake the Cat. If it rattles you may find that its clogged. I just replaced mine for a similar issue.

VictimX

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 22, 2013

I did a service and tune up (rotor, cap, transmission service, oil service, spark plugs and wires) put new injectors along with new muffler and new cat as well. I think I'll replace the fuel pump just because but the guy I bought the jeep from replaced it about 8 months ago and gave me receipts showing the work done.

jurgen24

· #14 · Apr 22, 2013

Check fuel pressure first. Is it injected or carb? What gears are you running? Maybe helpful if you fill out your profile.

VictimX

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 22, 2013

I haven't filled it out really since you can only do one jeep and I have 5... so which one to fill out? Any way you can make more then one profile? Its stock over all with fuel injection, I'll check the fuel pressure but I did do a head test, compression test showing good.

jurgen24

· #16 · Apr 22, 2013

VictimX said:
I haven't filled it out really since you can only do one jeep and I have 5... so which one to fill out?

Good point! So with 5 Jeeps, you can probably make one good one

gtg413i

· #17 · Apr 23, 2013

VictimX said:
If I can get my power issue fixed I'm down to go and if you guys need a garage to wrench I can help with that to.

Will you take beer in return for shop space? I am in Sunnyvale and live in an apartment complex so it's against the rules to work on the car. I have a wj and yj, but had an xj. Any codes? Might be a tranny problem, not dropping into the right gear. This could be caused by faulty tps. http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Engine/Basic_Sensors_Diagnostics.htm I want to run Hollister more, but cow mountain is too far and I don't own a trailer to tow my yj that far.

VictimX

Discussion Starter · #18 · Apr 24, 2013

Well I can't store any in the shop but we have a large parking lot where I store my jeeps with no problems your welcome to keep it there. I just roll it in and out from the lot or work over the weekend all hours if its a big job. I just got some new leaf springs for my YJ so if you need I should be busy this weekend working on it just PM me for more info.

102joe

· #19 · Apr 24, 2013

This is starting to Sound like a Meet & greet BBQ might be in Order :cheers: We do somthing like this with my Sons club .We get together & trade Labor in our particular ares of expertise . Some times we just end up hanging out and BBQ ing .

VictimX

Discussion Starter · #20 · Apr 24, 2013

Sounds like a plan, an it seems like there are 3 things I need to do on my jeeps... 1. a rear main on my XJ, 2. the clutch slave on my YJ and 3. the leaf spring and shackles on said YJ

I have a BBQ grill ready to go just need to set this thing up.:cheers2:

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