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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    Yeah I finally found a guy willing to look at it. Frustrating finding someone willing to work on old tech. Hoping for good news. I’ll keep everyone posted.
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    Anyone know of a good jeep mechanic who can work on a non computerized jeep within 50 miles of the rochester ny area?

    Still no luck. Local guy who all my friends go to only has a few bays and said non computerized and engine trouble sounds like it could tie him up too much. Still looking for a guy. Jeep runs ok at idle and 5mph in driveway but when it revs it sounds like this...
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    Just bought 95 YJ and it died immediately

    First thing to do is see what if any mods have been made. 95 yj 4cyl is fuel injected so probably not as many as mine (90 4.2 258 with alot of emissions missing). I bought one and drove it 45 min. Love the Jeep. Took it on a little ride and it died. The choke on my carb was stuck shut so it...
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    YJ cranks but no start

    When mine clicked but that was it - it was my starter solenoid. I replaced that and it started. Mine has an old CJ engine so the solenoid was on the firewall. Yours will be on the starter itself. Check your battery for charge too. If it sits too long it can drop low enough that it won't be...
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    here's a video. https://vimeo.com/835091302?share=copy
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    Yeah I thought about BOCES. But what I’m running into w/ known honest shops is that it’s more of a job than they want to handle (diagnosing without a scan tool etc). Our BOCES has a diagnostic automotive class. But I don’t think they do engine rebuilds. I think it’s more training modern techs.
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    Any clue on various options and costs? Flying blind here. Jeep is sitting safely in garage. Still runs just sounds bad. Haven't taken it to a shop yet b/c the wife and I are trying to figure out best course of action and money is a factor. Its a toy and we aren't rich - so lets start there...
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    Just started her up and pulled her out of the garage. Checked oil. Very low. It leaks a bit. Must’ve gotten really low the 6 weeks it set out at that guys shop. Changed oil. Still knocking. And I saw little bits of metal in the oil I drained out
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    I think that’s a good idea. I have to try and find an honest one who will work on it. A fairly local shop I trusted in the past said they can’t work on it bc it’s too old technology speaking (carbed and computer deleted no OBD). I took it to a guy who works on older cars and had a bad experience...
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    I was able to drive it home. It has a bad knock. Haven’t had anyone look at it yet. But it sounds like rod knock from a spin bearing.
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    Yeah. I bought it for 7500. I think I got hosed. My fault though for not being careful enough I guess. It is in great shape. I’m sure I could drop a used 258 in it but I’m not mechanical enough to own and work on an older vehicle like this. Unfortunately it’s a tough lesson learned. I can always...
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    K. Thx. I was thinking ask 4500 but take 3500 so I’m not too far off.
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    Looking to possible sell my 1990 yj. Frame Is great and body is pretty good w only one area that needs repair (it’s been fiberglassed but could use welding). Problem is engine I believe is blown. Rod knock or spun bearing from what I can tell. No clue what to ask for it. I’m gonna lose money off...
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    Anyone know of a good jeep mechanic who can work on a non computerized jeep within 50 miles of the rochester ny area?

    Title says it all. My yj is having engine troubles annd that’s beyond me. I might have bitten off more than I can chew. I love her and I can do basics but I think I either need help OR quite possibly need to sell her to someone who can fix her up how she deserves. Anyone?
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    Anyone know a good jeep mechanic who can work on non computerized Jeeps within 50 miles of the rochester ny area?

    Title says it all. My yj is having engine troubles annd that’s beyond me. I might have bitten off more than I can chew. I love her and I can do basics but I think I either need help OR quite possibly need to sell her to someone who can fix her up how she deserves. Anyone?
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    Intermittent fuel starvation under load

    I’ve read some of the stuff on here regarding fuel starvation. Quick background - last summer I bought a 1990 yj 4.2 258 w nice body and frame and it ran. Got it home and it started having issues. Hard starts stalling at stops hesitating and misfiring. Ran ****ty all summer as I made her my own...
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    Carbureted YJ sputters only when heat or radio are on

    Final report for anyone with a similar problem. Carb swap completely stopped stalling and many hesitation issues. I broke down and took her to my local mechanic bc I still had a miss in 3rd and 4th under heavy acceleration. He found a loose spark wire (I double checked that but nonetheless...
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    Bedlined my new to me YJ

    Most advice said to fluid film the bottom rather than rubber coat it bc it tends to chip off on the underside from rocks etc. and unlike the bed where you can see such spots it’s harder to repair. I also don’t drive her in the winter bc of the salt on the road