I'm surprised they never had a diesel option in North America. Well the Cherokee (XJ) had the 2.1 Renault J8S for awhile the Wrangler as far as I know never got one, it might've here in the UK and Europe but I think they've only just starting getting them in NA in the last 10 years or so. Our 1995 RHD Jeep Cherokee here in Scotland had the 2.5 VM Motori 425 Turbodiesel which I know it had it's problems but it was generally regarded as a decent Italian diesel in it's day, why the American's never took advantage of the extra fuel economy of it I'll never know probably because petrol was soo cheap. Yeah we had some 4 liter petrol's too and I know that's widely praised as a bomb proof and powerful engine but it's just something that NA never really managed to shake off hating diesels after the poor GM/Olds 350 diesel mess. By the way great video really enjoyed it.
First time watching this,but I just bought my 1st Jeep 5 months ago.03X. Was never too into mechanics,but since I got the Jeep,it got me steady learning about the Engine,Suspension,Troubleshooting,etc. If you don’t have a Jeep,then set that as a goal and get one.lol. Still happy about it.
Got this on VHS tape from the dealer on Oct. 09, 2003 when the Shale Green Metallic Jeep TJ Sport 4.0L 5-speed was purchased off the showroom floor w/o a test drive or even sitting in it...the Jeep was that cool! BTW, still have it & it's almost at 200,000 miles=take care of the AMC 4.0L~>it'll take care of you!
Bought my 2002 TJ new, no options. No radio, no air conditioning, no carpets, no back seat. Soft Top. Last 5 years or so have had issues getting into reverse. Will try your clutch advice next time. I received the video, when I bought it. I think I accidentally turned it in at Blockbuster in 2006. Nice to watch it again.
Maybe people owning used Jeeps with missing gaskets and poorly connected seals from improperly raising the top is the reason for all the reports of leaking Also...look at how clean these TJs are 😍 Also...I’m so glad it’s easier to remove tops on JLs
My parents used to have a 2002 Jeep. It was their second one. They used to have a 1983 CJ-7 Jeep. My father got that one in early 90’s. I remembered lifting the hard top off of the CJ-7 Jeep.
Boy I appreciate the video. I just bought my first jeep, a 2006 LJ unlimited and the owners manual left a lot to be desired. I'm one of those that needs to be shown and I understand better than just reading about it. Thanks.
das hasguns Depends on what's important to you. For me, these things were important - #1 more room behind the back seat, #2 smoother ride, #3 wanted something more "unique/rare".
I purchased my TJ new in 2000. Since I didn't own a VCR player I never had the opportunity to watch this video until now. I was cleaning out a closet and shot away the original VCR tape last week. Became curious had found this video. 👍😀👌
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler Dual top 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Operation of tops 02:29 - Instructions to remove the hardtop 05:27 - Instructions to raise the soft top 13:22 - Instructions to lowering the soft top 17:52 - Instructions to remove the soft top 19:43 - Removing the Side Bars, Folding the Windshield and Removing the Optional Side Steps 23:31 - Folding and Removing the Rear Seat 24:39 - Driver Controls and CD Player 27:54 - Maintenance 27:56 - Maintaining the Soft Top 29:32 - Washing the Interior 31:02 - Fluid and Filter Checks 32:20 - Fuse Access 32:42 - Towing 32:44 - Using Wrangler to Tow 33:31 - Towing the Wrangler 35:02 - Antilock Brake System 37:57 - Manual Transmission 37:59 - Shifting into Reverse 38:58 - Clutch Interlock System 39:22 - Command-Trac 4WD System and Off-Road Driving 40:06 - 4WD Low 44:00 - Inspection and Cleaning 44:38 - Jeep Jamborees 46:14 - Mopar Accessories 48:27 - End scene
When buying a used Wrangler are any Jeep inspect the trailing arms for the rear wheels. Many times these are rusted out and will cost you over $3,000 to have replaced. Take it to a reputable mechanic, put it on a rack and look for the rust. Chrysler Corporation who made these models did not design weep holes to allow water to run out of the arm. Good luck.
A guy just bought a 2005 and got this VHS tape in it. So I came here to find it from Reddit and of course it exists. He doesn't have to go to his dad's house now to watch it! Hi from Reddit!
Blast from the past lol. I never got to watch my vhs tape when I got my TJ in 2002 because I barfed in the bag it happened to be in 😂 look at that shiny new tj... never realized I was missing so many parts lol. I just smack stuff with a hammer until it fits. She's a rusty old frankenstein jeep now but ill never get rid of it.
98 tj 2.5 litre here. bought a year ago with 96000 miles the dealer had all kind of accessories on it already when i bought it love it. if your looking for a jeep check J and S motors in Fairmount Indiana where i got mine i'm in Michigan. they are on the web.
Thanks. As a long time Wrangler dreamer, but never a buyer, I really enjoyed this. I've came close to buying in '93, '06, and periodically since. I think I realized I have to buy new because used ones are overpriced in my area.
David Roy I just payed $3500 for a 97 sport with 128k miles. You have to be ready to buy with cash in hand. I use Craigslist and search the whole state, use all nearby areas. You have to be the first one out there. I've seen many great deals go within 12 hours of the ad being posted. I contacted the seller with 20 minutes of him posting it on a Wednesday night. I was there at 9am the next morning and bought it. 3 hour drive but totally worth it. Just know what you want and when you find one jump on. Also, look for rust. Thankfully we don't have the problem as bad in the south.
I had a 97 Jeep Tj and finally got rid of it. One electrical problem after another. Every month something else went wrong. I sold it and got an older CJ5 and have yet to have any issues with it.
A nice modification to a Jeep Wrangler TJ is to change the hydraulic clutch master cylinder to a brake master cylinder. This will make the clutch pedal feel almost effortless to push in. This was an accidental discovery.
If you take the soft top off your Jeep you better want to keep it off. Usually you’ll spend 10-30 minutes putting it on depending how much you are used to the procedure.
Wow! I love how perfect and shiny and new it is in this video. Is it really that easy to put up and take down an oem soft top? I recently bought and installed a quadratec soft top and it was nowhere near that easy putting it on. I’m thinking maybe they heated the crap out of it first or it wasn’t really the first time using the soft top.
Did you hear the one about the dude who just bought a 2021 Wrangler 4door Rubicon? And towed it in 1st gear, Transfer Case 4 low? And it blew the engine, tranny, t-case to shreds. GG
great info, I just picked up a 98 Jeep TJ and cant believe how much I am falling in love with it already. I did just post a video on my channel about it if your interested in having a look.
Highly informative.... Now I know how to car for my TJ Wrangler 1997, 4.0L automatic transmission. I need some info on Grand Cherokee, Laredo 4.0 L manual transmission.
and now FCA doesn't even include a full manual with a new Wrangler. you have to either download the PDF yourself, or call up FCA Customer Service and request a full manual. it takes 4-6 weeks to receive. inexcusable
Well this was surprising to see, I have a 98 sport and half of the features that I see on the jeep in the video are non existent or are a much older version.
Wished I had found this video earlier. Bought a TJ yesterday and it took several hours to figure out how the soft top worked. Didn’t help that half the brackets were broken or rusted off 😒
thanks for making me realize how many gaskets and seals i'm missing :(
Same, look at how clear the windows are, damn
Haha same man and I wondered why I was getting so many leaks lmao. This is a useful little video
Joop
Hahaha
Haha same
Looks like the type of VHS tape we'd get shown in school when the teacher didn't want to teach.
🥱😴😂😂
This dude just summed up all the goddamn basics of a jeep in one video and it’s interesting
32:47 "Wrangler with the 4.0 liter engine and/or the 2.5 liter engine"
I didn't know you could have both. TEN CYLINDERS IT IS, BOYS.
I'm surprised they never had a diesel option in North America.
Well the Cherokee (XJ) had the 2.1 Renault J8S for awhile the Wrangler as far as I know never got one, it might've here in the UK and Europe but I think they've only just starting getting them in NA in the last 10 years or so.
Our 1995 RHD Jeep Cherokee here in Scotland had the 2.5 VM Motori 425 Turbodiesel which I know it had it's problems but it was generally regarded as a decent Italian diesel in it's day, why the American's never took advantage of the extra fuel economy of it I'll never know probably because petrol was soo cheap.
Yeah we had some 4 liter petrol's too and I know that's widely praised as a bomb proof and powerful engine but it's just something that NA never really managed to shake off hating diesels after the poor GM/Olds 350 diesel mess.
By the way great video really enjoyed it.
KENARDO Image a tj with a viper engine.
An inline 10 cylinder engine?
Bahaha
@@Samspianopage you cant have your cake and eat it too sometimes
Thanks for posting this. I sometimes forget that my 98 was once factory fresh like those in the video.
I know right! Wheres all the rust wow
Man I love my TJ
I don't own a Jeep. I watched the whole thing.
Tristan Newsome I had done the same a few years ago.. I ended up buying a 04 jeep tj
same with a 97
i did also watch without owning a jeep. this raised my opinion for TJ jeeps.
First time watching this,but I just bought my 1st Jeep 5 months ago.03X.
Was never too into mechanics,but since I got the Jeep,it got me steady learning about the Engine,Suspension,Troubleshooting,etc.
If you don’t have a Jeep,then set that as a goal and get one.lol.
Still happy about it.
You will soon!
Wow! I still have this video on VHS from when I bought my 2003 Wrangler. Still have the wrangler too! Thanks for posting. I don’t have a VCR anymore.
Got this on VHS tape from the dealer on Oct. 09, 2003 when the Shale Green Metallic Jeep TJ Sport 4.0L 5-speed was purchased off the showroom floor w/o a test drive or even sitting in it...the Jeep was that cool! BTW, still have it & it's almost at 200,000 miles=take care of the AMC 4.0L~>it'll take care of you!
Just bought a 2003 Wrangler and this video answered just about every question I have had so far, thanks so much for posting!
Yes I have 2003 I love it 50 yrs old forever be a jeep lover.
Just about to buy an 03 tj with full doors.
Last jeep was a 2015 JK with half doors.
Think I'm gonna love the tj more so than the JK.
Just traded up for a 2002 Wrangler X with 80,000 miles on it! She is still a BABY...But the wife and I can't wait to cut her loose in the Arizona!
This video looks like it was made in 1987 not 1997.
Also I'm now obsessed with the word 'Twobow'.
Bought my 2002 TJ new, no options. No radio, no air conditioning, no carpets, no back seat. Soft Top. Last 5 years or so have had issues getting into reverse. Will try your clutch advice next time. I received the video, when I bought it. I think I accidentally turned it in at Blockbuster in 2006. Nice to watch it again.
Maybe people owning used Jeeps with missing gaskets and poorly connected seals from improperly raising the top is the reason for all the reports of leaking
Also...look at how clean these TJs are 😍
Also...I’m so glad it’s easier to remove tops on JLs
I brought this vhs and it came with a jeep, such a deal!
His voice put me in a trance
Thanks for sharing this, Bret Sanders. Some owners of these TJs might find this info they didn't know existed useful.
I have this on VHS hahaha it came in my glove box.
So lucky
Thank you for posting! I just bought a 2006 X and learned a few things that the manual doesn't cover. Thank you!
I love this guy's voice. I wish I sounded like him.
I never got the video when I bought my 97 TJ new from the dealer. A lot of these soft top tips I learned the long way over 7+ years of ownership.
Own a 97 Jeep Wrangler TJ. Most impressive part of the video was the Jeep going up that 80 degree hill in the dirt. Almost straight up. That's awesome
Have a question do I shift into 4 high while I’m driving or at a stop?
@@greggblankley6222 you can switch into 4 high while you're driving, just dont do it going too fast. Should switch into 4 lo at a very low (
My parents used to have a 2002 Jeep. It was their second one. They used to have a 1983 CJ-7 Jeep. My father got that one in early 90’s. I remembered lifting the hard top off of the CJ-7 Jeep.
Watching this dreaming my first car will be a jeep
same
Got mine last summer, already lots of fun.
Got a 99 wrangler and they're fun toys man
nice vid.
I would like to buy a jeep like this.
now a days I have a 1998 jeep cherokee sport and a 1961 jeep willys.
hugs from Brazil.
Always a classic.
Glad you liked it. It was helpful for me, as I got mine used and didn't know how to install the soft top (which had never been used).
Just got a 97 tj wrangler, thanks for posting this it helped a lot
Boy I appreciate the video. I just bought my first jeep, a 2006 LJ unlimited and the owners manual left a lot to be desired. I'm one of those that needs to be shown and I understand better than just reading about it. Thanks.
Glad it helped. Since posting the video I sold my 02 TJ and got an 04 LJ. Much better!
you and me both! thanks!
Bret Sanders why do you like the LJ so much more than the TJ ?
das hasguns Depends on what's important to you. For me, these things were important - #1 more room behind the back seat, #2 smoother ride, #3 wanted something more "unique/rare".
das hasguns Oh and also the standard Dana 44 rear differential and higher gearing (3.73)! The Dana 44 was an option on the TJ, but hard to find.
I had the vhs of this (but 2000 version). I bet it’s still somewhere, but I’m so glad this is here as I just bought a TJ again.
I purchased my TJ new in 2000. Since I didn't own a VCR player I never had the opportunity to watch this video until now. I was cleaning out a closet and shot away the original VCR tape last week. Became curious had found this video. 👍😀👌
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler Dual top
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Operation of tops
02:29 - Instructions to remove the hardtop
05:27 - Instructions to raise the soft top
13:22 - Instructions to lowering the soft top
17:52 - Instructions to remove the soft top
19:43 - Removing the Side Bars, Folding the Windshield and Removing the Optional Side Steps
23:31 - Folding and Removing the Rear Seat
24:39 - Driver Controls and CD Player
27:54 - Maintenance
27:56 - Maintaining the Soft Top
29:32 - Washing the Interior
31:02 - Fluid and Filter Checks
32:20 - Fuse Access
32:42 - Towing
32:44 - Using Wrangler to Tow
33:31 - Towing the Wrangler
35:02 - Antilock Brake System
37:57 - Manual Transmission
37:59 - Shifting into Reverse
38:58 - Clutch Interlock System
39:22 - Command-Trac 4WD System and Off-Road Driving
40:06 - 4WD Low
44:00 - Inspection and Cleaning
44:38 - Jeep Jamborees
46:14 - Mopar Accessories
48:27 - End scene
Thanks! Why didn't I think of doing this? Can I steal your work for the video description?
I just purchased a used 1999 Wrangler Sport. Thanks for this video, Bret Sanders!
almost 20 years later I learned some things from this. I was wondering why I was getting 8 mpg after "shifting" to 2 wheel drive.😂
I love my 98 Jeep 🤤everyone else does too
Caden Schmidt 98 owner here too bro. Specifically the 4.0
When buying a used Wrangler are any Jeep inspect the trailing arms for the rear wheels. Many times these are rusted out and will cost you over $3,000 to have replaced. Take it to a reputable mechanic, put it on a rack and look for the rust. Chrysler Corporation who made these models did not design weep holes to allow water to run out of the arm. Good luck.
tj is one of the best looking cars.
A guy just bought a 2005 and got this VHS tape in it. So I came here to find it from Reddit and of course it exists. He doesn't have to go to his dad's house now to watch it! Hi from Reddit!
With apologies to the MB, the TJ is the best Jeep ever.
Jeep 1941 - 2006
still helping 15+ years later
This really helped with my 2002 wrangler.
Thank you Mr. Sanders! You don't get video uploads this awesome over here in Shelbyville
Blast from the past lol. I never got to watch my vhs tape when I got my TJ in 2002 because I barfed in the bag it happened to be in 😂 look at that shiny new tj... never realized I was missing so many parts lol. I just smack stuff with a hammer until it fits. She's a rusty old frankenstein jeep now but ill never get rid of it.
Thanks bro, I just bought a ‘97 Sahara and this helped me learn a lot about my Jeep!
I didn’t search for this but glad it came up on my recommendations.
Seems like that catchy music playing is used in several of GMS ads and training videos
I wish I knew what song it was
This helps me fall asleep at night
I gotta thank this man though he taught me some stuff about my top and seats
I own Jeeps but the jeeps I own are Commander, WK2 Grand Cherokee, JK & JL Wrangler, & KL Cherokee, as well as a pre-ordered Grand Wagoneer.
Wish he'd showed how to switch into 4wd with an automatic transmition.
I still have the VHS cassette.
Yes that's right, VHS. It's a '97 😁👍
This is so much nicer than my 97 sport
98 tj 2.5 litre here. bought a year ago with 96000 miles the dealer had all kind of accessories on it already when i bought it love it. if your looking for a jeep check J and S motors in Fairmount Indiana where i got mine i'm in Michigan. they are on the web.
Wish mine in 97' had come with one. I left the dealership with the top down and had no clue how to put it up later.
Janie
Thanks. As a long time Wrangler dreamer, but never a buyer, I really enjoyed this. I've came close to buying in '93, '06, and periodically since. I think I realized I have to buy new because used ones are overpriced in my area.
David Roy I just payed $3500 for a 97 sport with 128k miles. You have to be ready to buy with cash in hand. I use Craigslist and search the whole state, use all nearby areas. You have to be the first one out there. I've seen many great deals go within 12 hours of the ad being posted. I contacted the seller with 20 minutes of him posting it on a Wednesday night. I was there at 9am the next morning and bought it. 3 hour drive but totally worth it. Just know what you want and when you find one jump on. Also, look for rust. Thankfully we don't have the problem as bad in the south.
Wow very cool info on the manual transmission
i JUST GOT MY FIRST JEEP....THIS VIDEO HELPED ME THANKSSSSSSSS :)
I love they mention the play back of the cd
Thank You very much to take your time adding this video, is perfect for people like me that got one used and of course didn't came with the video :-)
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I had a 97 Jeep Tj and finally got rid of it. One electrical problem after another. Every month something else went wrong. I sold it and got an older CJ5 and have yet to have any issues with it.
Were you taking it to a mechanic or doing it yourself to repair the electrical problems?
It probably had fungus
Great Video, it made me more Motivate to brought JEEP this year
A nice modification to a Jeep Wrangler TJ is to change the hydraulic clutch master cylinder to a brake master cylinder. This will make the clutch pedal feel almost effortless to push in. This was an accidental discovery.
Just bought a real nice and clean 98 sport and this vid was very helpful.
Glad I found this! Huge help for putting on the soft top!
If you take the soft top off your Jeep you better want to keep it off. Usually you’ll spend 10-30 minutes putting it on depending how much you are used to the procedure.
Awesome TJ video! The TJ Wrangler was built from 1995 (as a 1996) to the 2006 Model year.
1995 YJs were sold until mid 1996 as 1995 models, TJs started mid 1996 at 1997 models. No 1996 model year for either TJ or YJ
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO I HAVE 2004 AUTO. JEEP WRANGLER AND I DID'T KNOW HOW TO USE THE SHIFT WHEN STUCK IN THE SNOW.
Great video. So glad I found it. Just bought a 2002 Wrangler Sahara TJ. This was helpful.
90s stuff was so simple
Wow! I love how perfect and shiny and new it is in this video. Is it really that easy to put up and take down an oem soft top? I recently bought and installed a quadratec soft top and it was nowhere near that easy putting it on. I’m thinking maybe they heated the crap out of it first or it wasn’t really the first time using the soft top.
Its funny hearing the right way to do soft top install, after learning via painful ignorant attempts
Very helpful to a new Jeep owner. Thank you.
this is the most amazing thing ive ever seen. thank you very much for posting this!
Just bought a 2001 Wrangler, helped a lot thanks!
Man, that looks like a lot of work.
Just got my first TJ a couple of weeks ago...14 minutes in and I'm doing it all wrong lol
Thank you for uploading!
Old school 😂 mines a 97 from florida.. it's now 2019
the guy sounds strangely like the pacer graham fitness test guy. and i think i want a 1999 jeep
Did you hear the one about the dude who just bought a 2021 Wrangler 4door Rubicon? And towed it in 1st gear, Transfer Case 4 low? And it blew the engine, tranny, t-case to shreds. GG
Yeah I saw that. The damage done was wild!
@@bsanders The dude prob got to his destination, tried to turn the engine on, and was prob like "hmm I guess the battery is dead"
great info, I just picked up a 98 Jeep TJ and cant believe how much I am falling in love with it already. I did just post a video on my channel about it if your interested in having a look.
I didn't get this with my 04 TJ back in the day.
So you got the header, side bows, the 2 bow and the 3 bow, but wheres the tebow?
Tebow was 9 when this video was made.
Thanks for uploading.
Best Video I have ever seen
Highly informative.... Now I know how to car for my TJ Wrangler 1997, 4.0L automatic transmission. I need some info on Grand Cherokee, Laredo 4.0 L manual transmission.
and now FCA doesn't even include a full manual with a new Wrangler. you have to either download the PDF yourself, or call up FCA Customer Service and request a full manual. it takes 4-6 weeks to receive. inexcusable
Dey don't care bout us mayne
Well this was surprising to see, I have a 98 sport and half of the features that I see on the jeep in the video are non existent or are a much older version.
Can you imagine trying to put that soft top up on the side of the interstate in the pouring rain with trucks flying by at 70 mph?
Wished I had found this video earlier. Bought a TJ yesterday and it took several hours to figure out how the soft top worked. Didn’t help that half the brackets were broken or rusted off 😒
Mine doesn't do that thing where the seat springs forward when you pull the tab.
Great video for newcomer. Thanks
Thanks for posting. Good video.
Omg the soft top of the TJ is a pain in the rear
if my torx screws came out that easily I'd be a happy man
Replacing rear main seals every 40k
Thank you for posting this!
Thanks Bret Sanders for uploading this! I also have a Jeep Grand Cherokee Operating Tips tape, which I'll upload when possible.
Anybody know why you can't store anything in the vehicle?
thanks, this video very helpful...appreciate bret sanders...