You did a great job editing the footage, especially the "Special Delivery" tie in because that wasn't even rehearsed. :) Have fun with the project and thanks for a great time in your home.
wyattoneable Wyatt you're a great man sir! Kudos to you for your diligence in making Eric so happy! And taking the time to inspect them and correspond and finalize the deal and deliver. Truly remarkable! Now if the true SMA junkies pitch in we can make this a $0 investment for Dr O. Icing on the cake!
wyattoneable total standup guy to help Eric O not only find this awesome Jeep but also transporting it right to his doorstep. I really like the fact that you took the time to really detail it up so it looked excellent for the big reveal! Thank you 4 all you do by supporting SMA.
+wattoneable Wyatt, you're a class act. I clicked the bell on your channel, It's gonna help when I try and do some very amateur body work on my truck. What makes TH-cam great is the way a small number of people like you who have the time and confidence and skill to give back.
Dr. O.; Thanks for the tour of the newly begun project! I have a graduate degree in adolescent developmental psychology; and I can say YES, you've lost your mind. I too have lost my mind. It was in 1996 (when I was young and pretty) after a substantial financial windfall I bought a brand new 1996 Grand Cherokee Limited; but with the 6 cylinder. ...And all the skid plates a boy could ever need. A grand snow vehicle. I was a city/highway boy, so my Jeep was more of a vehicle to get to historical, archaeological sites, triathlons, road races, or mountain bike events. 23 years and 240,000 some-odd miles later, one of our kids drives it in and around the swamplands in The South. Thanks for the great memories while you enjoy the process...!
Hi from Lockport! Jeep guy here also. My favorite Jeep that I owned was an 81 CJ 5. It had that 2.5 gm motor that I promptly blew up. swapped out the drivetrain from a 72 blazer that had a 350 4 bolt main. Drove that thing until the rust completey ate through the frame in the late 90's. Currently driving a 2014 Jeep Compass while restoring a 1985 Jeep Wagoneer I brought back with me from Colorado.
Always kinda figured Wyatt was a classy guy. This "special delivery" just cemented what we all already knew. So happy for ya Eric... Your a pretty classy guy yourself btw. Best of luck with project Jeep!
That is one clean Jeep. I'm really glad you got a good slate to start your project with. Two thumbs up>>> Wyatt for helping you find it and transporting to the Great state of NY. Being able to do something that makes happy is so cool.
It's really neat to see how you literally can't hide your excitement for this. Pretty awesome! Looking forward to seeing the lift. It really seems like we're in for a tastefully modified project and not just a look how much money I can throw at it project, something where there's a rhyme to the reason - that's what I'm excited about 😎
all I can say is Wow! I just bought my first Jeep, and it is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. First step for me is making it solid as well. long road ahead.
I've only been watching this channel for a short while, and went to look at some older vids and this came up. I couldn't believe the look in your eyes! I bet you feet weren't touching the ground bouncing around your shop. Thanks for sharing your excitement.
It’s funny how mechanics like us hate to work on our own cars. But when we get something new to us we have no problem working on it. You have put a lot of time into that Jeep already and now all these new parts. It’s gonna look nice when your done. I just bought an 06 Grand Cherokee for my wife to drive back and forth to work with a blown motor. Customer didn’t want to put engine in and I bought it for $400. I rebuilt a junkyard motor and putting it in next weekend.
Mike Goodman That’s what I need to start doing! Haha Every time I work on my own stuff it seems like something always goes wrong. I can work on customers cars all day M-F and rarely have a problem.
Took me 7 WJ's up in MA till I found one rust free. I daily it with 4.0L with quadra drive limited trim and it bad on gas but wicked in the snow, was cheap to buy and own and with a small lift and good bf goodrichs rugged terrains tires it looks good imo. Yea they can have electrical problems, but its nothing more than replacing a few sensors, its quite reasonable matinence for a 15yr old Chrysler, just find a good one haha.
I just bought a 185K 2001 WJ last month, and I need to do a lot of those "piddly" maintenance things that we do when we buy a used vehicle, so I am biased, and I completely get what you're saying about not wanting to risk your channel getting bogged down on a single vehicle, but having those videos available on Patreon would have made me a subscriber to your patreon (would have been a first for me) instead of just a random donator via paypal. You're my favorite YT mechanic for a lot of reasons. Would have loved a detailed look at my car through your eyes (and skilled hands). Not trying to bust your balls, just saying it's something to consider in the future. Love your stuff sir.
I've only had 3 experiences with Jeeps 1) family car when I was a kid. Total lemon. 2) friend's now. Rides and handles like a brick on cheap parts. 3) a 2019 I got for rental. Not bad, but seat sucked and my rear end hurt after just a 1.5 hour drive. In short, Jeep can stay in it's lot as far as I'm concerned.
That's funny about the seat, I had one of these WJs, a 2000 Limited with the V8, and it had probably the most comfortable drivers seat(never rode or sat in any of the others lol) I've ever had in a car. Unfortunately I lost it last winter, lost traction into the other lane on a 2 lane rode, and a big Dodge was right there waiting for me before I had a chance to correct. Anywho, yeah, I LOVED those seats.
Great Jeep that you were able to obtain with Wyatt’s able assistance. I appreciate the list of things you had to check out and fix on a car this old. Even though it has no rust and looks great, it helps to know that there were still quite a few things that had to be done to make it a daily driver, things that would typically have to be done on any 17 year old vehicle that one bought, no matter how good it looked or drove. Thanks for just telling us about it, instead of videoing ever step - most of us look forward to the “good stuff.”
I like Jeeps. Owned a 1997 Jeep GC. It was a beast, but I totaled it. Owned an '87 Jeep Comanche 4x4 long bed... LOVED IT!!!! Currently own a 2005 Liberty 6 cyl with 147K miles.
That guy that sold you the jeep seems like a great guy just bought my first 2001 jeep grand cherokee Laredo with 94,000 miles and it is very clean i love it
When you take that suspension apart, you're gonna want to cry tears of joy when those bolts come off easily with NO RUST!! I'm just happy to see another car guy get a project after a decade-plus long hiatus to tinker with!
By the way, I had a '94 ZJ with a 4.0L and the NP242 t-case. Had it on 31" BFGs and 2.5" lift. I also installed a Aussie Locker lunch box type locker in the rear. (I didn't tell anyone about that) When I went off roading there were a lot of sneers since at that time nobody offroaded a Grand Cherokee in this area. Needless to say the way it preformed surprised everyone. Man I miss that Jeep.
I've had 'em all over the years and Jeep is the only one I bought more than one of. Love my Grand Cherokees but when some people call them a truck, I have to correct them with, "It ain't a truck, it's a 4 wheel drive station wagon dammit!!" Looking forward to seeing your progress with the project Eric! Great looking Jeep!
Nice Jeep, you lost me on making it road worthy; that's why I enjoy watching this channel, you give the idea it's possible even for a novice like myself; already have done a lot of work, you took dash apart replaced actuators, above my pay grade, but excited to see the transformation.
Nice WJ!! You never see them in that great of shape up here in AK! I've always had a soft spot for Jeeps...mostly because I cut my teeth as a mechanic working at a Jeep dealership in the 90's. ZJs and WJs are among my favorite of the Grand Cherokees...they're from a simpler and different time...and can easily be built up to have the off-road capabilities of a Wrangler. Like you, life happened...I no longer have any Jeeps, but I'm hoping to change that sometime in the near future. Thanks for sharing!
Took vacation in Colorado a week ago and have been looking at wj's for an expedition type vehicle ever since. Then this popped up. Looking at one the same color. Love your channel.
My wife has a 2002 W.J. The front seat heater on the drivers side went bad. I removed the upholstery and found the wires going under a metal bar had worn through and burnt the foam. I spliced the wires and ran them through a plastic tube and taped the hell out of them. This was about 70,000 miles ago and it still works.
I know why you bought that thing! All the repair videos you gonna get! Like a kid in a candy shop! A man has to have something in life that brightens his life, something to think about when he lays down at night. Something to look forward to. I’m ecstatic for you!
Wyattonable -- You Sir are a true friend. Not many would have done that.. But You Did. A true class act! Sadly, something that is missing nowadays. You restore my faith in the human race that there are still folks out there from years gone bye-bye. Just Awesome Bruddah. Your channel just grew and I hope it gets even bigger than you want it to be.
The 2001 Grand Cherokee's with the factory tow package has a Trac-Lok Differential Rear Axle with a 3:73 ratio. I also have a 2001 Grand Cherokee 4.7 but it's not 4WD. It has the tow package like yours and it really has a lot of power. I had some problems with it, valve seat came loose, transmission lost 3rd gear a few smaller problems but I really love it. Have fun!!
Miss my 2002, 4.7 dark tan with the rogue chrome wheels. Rebuilt transmission, new PCM and new tires. Dropped a valve seat at 156k miles. Needed to be torn apart and machined. Didn't have the time or money and had to say goodbye. It was my most favorite vehicle I've driven. Hope you have good luck with it.
Hey young man; Your a huge help to a lot of people. I have been trying off and on since I purchased last Dec testing a crank no start NO Buss issues with my 1999 Durango 5.9 watching a ton of vids. All I have is a test light with some knowledge, however I am at a point where I am test confused and going in circles. Previous owner put in fuel pump and it ran for 67 miles and died. I have found and fixed damaged wires, solved issue with a crank sensor that last was put in wrong before he gave up on truck and I bought. It now cranks and will start with a shot of carb cleaner or a splash of gas. I have fuel pressure but no injectors function. In your vast network of knowledgeable buddies do you know of one close to me here in Fredericksburg Va that would come or I can tow to them that can get me over the hurdle? Of course I'll gladly pay for their time. Best; Tom
Well I am going to have to out do Wyatt. I am keeping my eye open for a good used soft serve Ice Cream machine!. Don't worry we will mount a set of AC gauges to it and tell Mrs. O its just a new A/C machine, for the new R123456789xyzf refrigerant.
I own a WJ with the 4.0. Best car I've ever had so far. I've had it for two years and have put over 30k miles on it. Its at 217k miles now. Has never left me stranded besides when the battery died a month or so ago. Seeing that beautiful frame makes me so jealous. I struggle doing my own repairs because I like dead in the middle of the rust belt and there is no lack of rust in the common spot. Doors, tailgate, a little on the frame, not bad but it's there. Areas on the hood are rusting Haha. I wish you luck with this Jeep. It's amazing and I would kill to have a Jeep like this. Awesome!
It's a safety recall, J14, but the vehicle has to have had recall F17 done on it previously. I would recommend that Eric go to his local Chrysler dealer and have a VIP inquiry done. That will tell him everything he needs to know.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 103,409 MY 2001-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS AND WITH CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 06V-197 COMPLETED (03-04 MY) OR SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS SERVICE REPLACEMENT (01-02 MY). THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS COULD OVERHEAT. Consequence OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY. What Owners Should Do DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Missed this one last week! Oh nos! Congrats on the new to you WJ, Eric! Just got around to taking the doors off my 2015 JKU Rubicon Hard Rock today. Half doors will be in next week. Looking forward to a nice sunny August with no rain... Looking forward to seeing where you go with this WJ build. You're absolutely giddy...just like I was the day I finally realized my lifelong dream of becoming an actual Jeep owner. It's like being a kid all over again! Congrats again. Oh and suggestions...I'm sure you can stuff 40's under there! Oh and WJ's with the doors off are, well, a bit chilly in NY!~
I've been rebuilding a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 for 2 years now (not a mechanic!) and I'm envious! I ended up tearing it down to the block, getting both heads rebuilt with new valve guides etc, new water pump, replaced some power steering lines and most of the radiator hoses, upgraded aluminum housing for the temp sensor, new IAC and TPS, crankshaft position sensor. Brakes and rotors all round, flushed the brakes and power steering, new shocks all round, replaced the front springs, fuel pump and fuel filter... Finally at a point where I might get this thing officially on the road! Then all the upgrades can start 😂
Make the Jeep project a weekly episode along with your regular repair videos. That way you still have your regular content with a special feature every week.
Gosh that smile on his face through out the video reminds me of when I got my first jeep. A 97 XJ 2dr, a kid in a candy shop doesn't even begin to explain it. I look forward to keep track of the update videos!!!
I had a '51 M-38 Jeep back in the 1970's and '80's. Installed the Buick 225 V-6 (marine version), Borg-Warner T-10, Warn Overdrive to go with the original 5:38 gears. A;sp put om the GM steering box and reversed the front spring shackles. It had the two handled transfer case model 30 I believe. Loved that Jeep. Customized the entire dash with manufactured rosewood and SW instruments. That CJ8 is a rare vehicle today and lots are looking for one to own.
my dad has one of those, mostly reliable, had it in the shop for a few fixes (power windows and other things) he has a 2010 Miata as well. he turns 80 this month. i told him all i want is his Walther TPH when he passes LOL
Back when my father-in-law passed, the family asked me if there was anything of his I would like to have. I told them, nothing I can think of as he already gave me the best thing one could ever want, He gave me his friendship. I did end up asking for a hand forged hunting knife made from an old railroad spike that I had ordered and gave it to him for Christmas one year. That knife now rests in a prominent spot in my knife collection........I miss that guy....
I worked at the Willy’s Jeep in Toledo in early 70s during summers in college. Put the front fenders and grill on & moved it down the line! Nice vehicles. Got too expensive to buy new. Still hoping someday. Love the Cherokee.
My dad and uncle had brand new cj5's and when i was of age i ordered a new TJ sport 6cyl but always loved when the 99 Grand Cherokee came out with the killer 4 wheel drive .
Very excited for this Eric, my friend has 99 GC that he loves same engine! He has been wanting to trade it in and i've been telling him to keep it and do something like this to it. He's done all the little stuff to it already so this should be fun to watch!
Eric, your a beast! Those Jeeps are pretty good. My wife has a 99, and she (my wife) drives like sh*t- and it's (Jeep) still kicking. Besides the passenger rear window rolling down when she starts the Jeep and the overheating issues ONLY on really hot days...its a trooper!
I notice we often have the same mindset from your videos. Like you I am a Jeep guy, true right now I am hunkered down to a Town & Country touring minivan sporting the kid around. House payments, and such. But one day again, I am going to get me another Jeep. I miss my Cherokee, as a Michigander it's the perfect auto really. Especially for camping. Something we love to do.
Are ya gonna wave at Wranglers? Guess if you lift it and go w/33`s you`re worthy of a wave back. I got my Cooper 33`s for $755 a couple years ago. They have nice lugs and are quiet. Good luck with the new ride, Eric.
Wow, Eric. Super clean Jeep! You should have Krown treated like you did the Tundra! I bet it will be an off-road BEAST with your work and YOU behind the wheel!
Not a big jeep fan but then again when you get done it really won't be your normal run of the mill Chrysler Fiat jeep. I liked them when Jeep was Jeep. But still looking forward to watching the upgrade videos. Have friends who are big jeep enthusiasts and wil turn them on to your channel. Let's get it shimming up the mountains and thru the trails to Grandmas house. 👍👍
Hi Eric! Just found your channel the other day and I wanted to say how much I'm enjoying it! I think you're living proof that the best technicians are sometimes at small independent shops. Keep up the good work and enjoy the new Jeep! P.S. Living on the west coast, the rust you deal with is totally foreign to me!
With air tools, it's a long afternoon job, maybe 5 1/2 hours, once you've got one or two under your belt. Takes longer to pull the evap./heater box and upgrade-repair the actuators and blend doors (evaporator if it needs you are right there after all) than pulling the dash and steering column. Helps to get the center console out of the way, and the drivers seat as well.. All in a days work when I worked for Jeep/Chrysler
You know what I love about Eric O? He says "H-vack" and not "H.V.A.C." Why do so many other American car channels insist on saying four syllables - "H.V.A.C" - when they could say two?
I have a 2000 Dakota with the 4.7, A 180 degree thermostat lowers engine temps a lot. Sludge avoided by 3k oil changes and a PCV delete. Good luck , I enjoy the show.
So glad you have a jeep again! I bought a 2016 JK rubicon with the thoughts of a lift and 35s. But its such a nice driving vehicle that im afraid of losing the way it drives.
I knew I liked you .... I've driven nothing but jeeps my whole life....currently driving an 04 Rubicon...and loving every second. Nothing better than getting out on a good trail with a Jeep !!!!
All right. A 4inch lift, 33’s, fender flares, winch, light bar, interior full role cage and you’ll be ready for our Rubicon out here in my neck of the woods. Edited here, should have waited to post until I watched the entire video. Good choices. Pop a Video when it’s done.
what a beautiful truck... Wyattoneable. I knew you were a smart guy. glad to see you have the time and extra doe for a nice project eric, even knowing im a gm guy too will be watching a week behind
I love your TH-cam channel and the way you work towards any problem. We can't do without obd scanning anymore and wiring schedules. Really nice to listen to the problem and try to predict the answer. Hoping I get it right before you find the solution. Love it. Greetings and thx from Amsterdam.
Congratulations on your new ride. I like all of the upgrades you just purchased, looks like a lot of work, but something you'll enjoy doing. Only one question: When will you have time to put all of the goodies on? Between 12 am to 4 am, this should give you an hour or two to sleep. You enjoy, you've earned it, you work hard son.
Got a few guys here dissing Jeeps, but FWIW, my 98 XJ Cherokee with 4.0 has almost 300k on the clock. Still runs strong, tranny works flawlessly, 4wd still works like it’s supposed to, and all the electrical stuff does what it is supposed to. Original drivetrain too! And it even did duty as a plow truck for a while.
You did a great job editing the footage, especially the "Special Delivery" tie in because that wasn't even rehearsed. :) Have fun with the project and thanks for a great time in your home.
wyattoneable Wyatt you're a great man sir! Kudos to you for your diligence in making Eric so happy! And taking the time to inspect them and correspond and finalize the deal and deliver. Truly remarkable! Now if the true SMA junkies pitch in we can make this a $0 investment for Dr O. Icing on the cake!
wyattoneable total standup guy to help Eric O not only find this awesome Jeep but also transporting it right to his doorstep. I really like the fact that you took the time to really detail it up so it looked excellent for the big reveal! Thank you 4 all you do by supporting SMA.
buggyalstare1971 Thank you for the kind words. He has some cool plans for this dude so stay tuned 😊
Kenneth White Thank you very much! Eric's a friend and that's what friends do. Eric's been a help to me in past auto problems so this was easy. 😊
+wattoneable Wyatt, you're a class act. I clicked the bell on your channel, It's gonna help when I try and do some very amateur body work on my truck. What makes TH-cam great is the way a small number of people like you who have the time and confidence and skill to give back.
This may be 2 years old but it was about time he spent some of that hard earned money on himself. Mr. O. Deserves it!
Dr. O.; Thanks for the tour of the newly begun project! I have a graduate degree in adolescent developmental psychology; and I can say YES, you've lost your mind. I too have lost my mind. It was in 1996 (when I was young and pretty) after a substantial financial windfall I bought a brand new 1996 Grand Cherokee Limited; but with the 6 cylinder. ...And all the skid plates a boy could ever need. A grand snow vehicle. I was a city/highway boy, so my Jeep was more of a vehicle to get to historical, archaeological sites, triathlons, road races, or mountain bike events. 23 years and 240,000 some-odd miles later, one of our kids drives it in and around the swamplands in The South. Thanks for the great memories while you enjoy the process...!
He even cleaned the car for Eric, what a guy!
Hi from Lockport! Jeep guy here also. My favorite Jeep that I owned was an 81 CJ 5. It had that 2.5 gm motor that I promptly blew up. swapped out the drivetrain from a 72 blazer that had a 350 4 bolt main. Drove that thing until the rust completey ate through the frame in the late 90's. Currently driving a 2014 Jeep Compass while restoring a 1985 Jeep Wagoneer I brought back with me from Colorado.
Always kinda figured Wyatt was a classy guy. This "special delivery" just cemented what we all already knew. So happy for ya Eric... Your a pretty classy guy yourself btw. Best of luck with project Jeep!
Man, that one's almost too nice to wheel the wee out of. I even like the color. Congrats Eric, you deserve it. From one Jeeper to another.
That is one clean Jeep. I'm really glad you got a good slate to start your project with. Two thumbs up>>> Wyatt for helping you find it and transporting to the Great state of NY. Being able to do something that makes happy is so cool.
I bought my '88 Cherokee brand new and it's still rolling along.
nice
I’ve loved your channel for several years but this video hits home! I’ve been building XJs for several years.. can’t wait to see the dubJ videos 👍🏻
It's really neat to see how you literally can't hide your excitement for this. Pretty awesome! Looking forward to seeing the lift. It really seems like we're in for a tastefully modified project and not just a look how much money I can throw at it project, something where there's a rhyme to the reason - that's what I'm excited about 😎
all I can say is Wow! I just bought my first Jeep, and it is a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. First step for me is making it solid as well. long road ahead.
I've only been watching this channel for a short while, and went to look at some older vids and this came up. I couldn't believe the look in your eyes! I bet you feet weren't touching the ground bouncing around your shop. Thanks for sharing your excitement.
Wyatt is one fine friend and did a great job finding cleaning hauling etc.
It’s funny how mechanics like us hate to work on our own cars. But when we get something new to us we have no problem working on it. You have put a lot of time into that Jeep already and now all these new parts. It’s gonna look nice when your done. I just bought an 06 Grand Cherokee for my wife to drive back and forth to work with a blown motor. Customer didn’t want to put engine in and I bought it for $400. I rebuilt a junkyard motor and putting it in next weekend.
I use to let my fellow mechanic do my vehicle and I would do his. he replaced my sparkplugs and did some AC work on his.
Mike Goodman That’s what I need to start doing! Haha Every time I work on my own stuff it seems like something always goes wrong. I can work on customers cars all day M-F and rarely have a problem.
I love seeing how excited you are for this. Now my 4 favorite auto youtubers have some nice project vehicles
I have never seen a Jeep with no rust. My mind is blown!
i have several lol
I have a 94 dodge caravan with 265k on it with o rust. use it for a company van.
Australian here. No rust in any of mine
Also Australian......that's cause at the moment lot of Australia is experiencing bad drought, so no water to rust anything out lol .....
Took me 7 WJ's up in MA till I found one rust free. I daily it with 4.0L with quadra drive limited trim and it bad on gas but wicked in the snow, was cheap to buy and own and with a small lift and good bf goodrichs rugged terrains tires it looks good imo. Yea they can have electrical problems, but its nothing more than replacing a few sensors, its quite reasonable matinence for a 15yr old Chrysler, just find a good one haha.
I just bought a 185K 2001 WJ last month, and I need to do a lot of those "piddly" maintenance things that we do when we buy a used vehicle, so I am biased, and I completely get what you're saying about not wanting to risk your channel getting bogged down on a single vehicle, but having those videos available on Patreon would have made me a subscriber to your patreon (would have been a first for me) instead of just a random donator via paypal. You're my favorite YT mechanic for a lot of reasons. Would have loved a detailed look at my car through your eyes (and skilled hands). Not trying to bust your balls, just saying it's something to consider in the future. Love your stuff sir.
I've only had 3 experiences with Jeeps
1) family car when I was a kid. Total lemon.
2) friend's now. Rides and handles like a brick on cheap parts.
3) a 2019 I got for rental. Not bad, but seat sucked and my rear end hurt after just a 1.5 hour drive.
In short, Jeep can stay in it's lot as far as I'm concerned.
That's funny about the seat, I had one of these WJs, a 2000 Limited with the V8, and it had probably the most comfortable drivers seat(never rode or sat in any of the others lol) I've ever had in a car. Unfortunately I lost it last winter, lost traction into the other lane on a 2 lane rode, and a big Dodge was right there waiting for me before I had a chance to correct. Anywho, yeah, I LOVED those seats.
Great Jeep that you were able to obtain with Wyatt’s able assistance. I appreciate the list of things you had to check out and fix on a car this old. Even though it has no rust and looks great, it helps to know that there were still quite a few things that had to be done to make it a daily driver, things that would typically have to be done on any 17 year old vehicle that one bought, no matter how good it looked or drove. Thanks for just telling us about it, instead of videoing ever step - most of us look forward to the “good stuff.”
I like Jeeps. Owned a 1997 Jeep GC. It was a beast, but I totaled it. Owned an '87 Jeep Comanche 4x4 long bed... LOVED IT!!!! Currently own a 2005 Liberty 6 cyl with 147K miles.
That guy that sold you the jeep seems like a great guy just bought my first 2001 jeep grand cherokee Laredo with 94,000 miles and it is very clean i love it
Sounds smooth, looks in great condition all it needs now is a great under seal to protect it from the elements.
When you take that suspension apart, you're gonna want to cry tears of joy when those bolts come off easily with NO RUST!!
I'm just happy to see another car guy get a project after a decade-plus long hiatus to tinker with!
Best episode ever!! Eric, I am sooo excited for you. this will be an awesome adventure for you and yours!
You earned it, rock on Eric. Just dont forget to take us for a video ride in it. God Bless you and your family.
By the way, I had a '94 ZJ with a 4.0L and the NP242 t-case. Had it on 31" BFGs and 2.5" lift. I also installed a Aussie Locker lunch box type locker in the rear. (I didn't tell anyone about that) When I went off roading there were a lot of sneers since at that time nobody offroaded a Grand Cherokee in this area. Needless to say the way it preformed surprised everyone. Man I miss that Jeep.
Can't wail to see the lift kit install. Congrats on the find, looking forward to the videos!
I've had 'em all over the years and Jeep is the only one I bought more than one of. Love my Grand Cherokees but when some people call them a truck, I have to correct them with, "It ain't a truck, it's a 4 wheel drive station wagon dammit!!" Looking forward to seeing your progress with the project Eric! Great looking Jeep!
Bob Mc yup! Looking at my when and yea, that fits
I love jeeps, Started with a Liberty and finally upgraded to a wrangler and couldn't be happier.
I can hear all the excitement in your voice.
ENJOY YOUR PROJECT!
Nice Jeep, you lost me on making it road worthy; that's why I enjoy watching this channel, you give the idea it's possible even for a novice like myself; already have done a lot of work, you took dash apart replaced actuators, above my pay grade, but excited to see the transformation.
Nice WJ!! You never see them in that great of shape up here in AK! I've always had a soft spot for Jeeps...mostly because I cut my teeth as a mechanic working at a Jeep dealership in the 90's. ZJs and WJs are among my favorite of the Grand Cherokees...they're from a simpler and different time...and can easily be built up to have the off-road capabilities of a Wrangler. Like you, life happened...I no longer have any Jeeps, but I'm hoping to change that sometime in the near future. Thanks for sharing!
Took vacation in Colorado a week ago and have been looking at wj's for an expedition type vehicle ever since. Then this popped up. Looking at one the same color. Love your channel.
My wife has a 2002 W.J. The front seat heater on the drivers side went bad. I removed the upholstery and found the wires going under a metal bar had worn through and burnt the foam. I spliced the wires and ran them through a plastic tube and taped the hell out of them. This was about 70,000 miles ago and it still works.
I know why you bought that thing! All the repair videos you gonna get! Like a kid in a candy shop! A man has to have something in life that brightens his life, something to think about when he lays down at night. Something to look forward to. I’m ecstatic for you!
Oh for tips on rear axle, do NOT fill gear oil all way up to fill hole, oil will leak out on outer seals made me think it's bad bearing or seals!!!
Congratulations Eric! Beautiful Jeep and well done Wyatt!! Wyatt's truck is a beast! Holy cow we don't get to see those around these parts!
Wyatt is a great friend to have. You've got a great vehicle to "modify" and I hope you have fun working on the new "toy!"
So happy for you I hope you and your family get to enjoy the Jeep for years to come. :)
Neighbors dad passed and left his old 01 wj to her. Bought it and have been fixing it up for a while. 4.0 select trac. 0 rust kept in a garage.
Wyattonable -- You Sir are a true friend. Not many would have done that.. But You Did. A true class act! Sadly, something that is missing nowadays. You restore my faith in the human race that there are still folks out there from years gone bye-bye. Just Awesome Bruddah. Your channel just grew and I hope it gets even bigger than you want it to be.
The 2001 Grand Cherokee's with the factory tow package has a Trac-Lok Differential Rear Axle with a 3:73 ratio. I also have a 2001 Grand Cherokee 4.7 but it's not 4WD. It has the tow package like yours and it really has a lot of power. I had some problems with it, valve seat came loose, transmission lost 3rd gear a few smaller problems but I really love it. Have fun!!
Thanks for sparing us of 30 videos of fixing mundane items. The lift/new tires will be very exciting videos.
Miss my 2002, 4.7 dark tan with the rogue chrome wheels. Rebuilt transmission, new PCM and new tires. Dropped a valve seat at 156k miles. Needed to be torn apart and machined. Didn't have the time or money and had to say goodbye. It was my most favorite vehicle I've driven. Hope you have good luck with it.
Thanks Eric O for inviting me into your project and some amazing editing skills by the way
I would rather have the 4.7 v8
Hey young man;
Your a huge help to a lot of people.
I have been trying off and on since I purchased last Dec testing a crank no start NO Buss issues with my 1999 Durango 5.9 watching a ton of vids.
All I have is a test light with some knowledge, however I am at a point where I am test confused and going in circles.
Previous owner put in fuel pump and it ran for 67 miles and died. I have found and fixed damaged wires, solved issue with a crank sensor that last was put in wrong before he gave up on truck and I bought.
It now cranks and will start with a shot of carb cleaner or a splash of gas. I have fuel pressure but no injectors function.
In your vast network of knowledgeable buddies do you know of one close to me here in Fredericksburg Va that would come or I can tow to them that can get me over the hurdle?
Of course I'll gladly pay for their time.
Best; Tom
Well I am going to have to out do Wyatt. I am keeping my eye open for a good used soft serve Ice Cream machine!. Don't worry we will mount a set of AC gauges to it and tell Mrs. O its just a new A/C machine, for the new R123456789xyzf refrigerant.
That would be awesome Tom!
That's a awesome idea, hopefully Mrs. O don't read the comments.
Mrs O. is smart..she’ll see right through that guys. But good idea nonetheless. 👍😉😆
I own a WJ with the 4.0. Best car I've ever had so far. I've had it for two years and have put over 30k miles on it. Its at 217k miles now. Has never left me stranded besides when the battery died a month or so ago. Seeing that beautiful frame makes me so jealous. I struggle doing my own repairs because I like dead in the middle of the rust belt and there is no lack of rust in the common spot. Doors, tailgate, a little on the frame, not bad but it's there. Areas on the hood are rusting Haha. I wish you luck with this Jeep. It's amazing and I would kill to have a Jeep like this. Awesome!
Heated seats are under recall. Check with Jeep.
That's a TSB, different than a recall.
My heated seats were replaced on recall by the local dealer. I have the recall number somewhere. I think the recall has ended.
I do not think recalls end as long as the vehicle is road worthy.
It's a safety recall, J14, but the vehicle has to have had recall F17 done on it previously. I would recommend that Eric go to his local Chrysler dealer and have a VIP inquiry done. That will tell him everything he needs to know.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 103,409 MY 2001-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS AND WITH CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 06V-197 COMPLETED (03-04 MY) OR SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS SERVICE REPLACEMENT (01-02 MY). THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.
What Owners Should Do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Missed this one last week! Oh nos! Congrats on the new to you WJ, Eric! Just got around to taking the doors off my 2015 JKU Rubicon Hard Rock today. Half doors will be in next week. Looking forward to a nice sunny August with no rain... Looking forward to seeing where you go with this WJ build. You're absolutely giddy...just like I was the day I finally realized my lifelong dream of becoming an actual Jeep owner. It's like being a kid all over again! Congrats again. Oh and suggestions...I'm sure you can stuff 40's under there! Oh and WJ's with the doors off are, well, a bit chilly in NY!~
Nice video. Congrats on the new project. Excited to see the progress
I've been rebuilding a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 for 2 years now (not a mechanic!) and I'm envious! I ended up tearing it down to the block, getting both heads rebuilt with new valve guides etc, new water pump, replaced some power steering lines and most of the radiator hoses, upgraded aluminum housing for the temp sensor, new IAC and TPS, crankshaft position sensor.
Brakes and rotors all round, flushed the brakes and power steering, new shocks all round, replaced the front springs, fuel pump and fuel filter...
Finally at a point where I might get this thing officially on the road!
Then all the upgrades can start 😂
Make the Jeep project a weekly episode along with your regular repair videos. That way you still have your regular content with a special feature every week.
I'm Chevy and Jeep too. Got a 95 Camaro, and 04 Grand Cherokee. Love em both. And will never be without one.
I work for Chrysler shoot me the last 8 vin i can check price on heater elements for the seats
Gosh that smile on his face through out the video reminds me of when I got my first jeep. A 97 XJ 2dr, a kid in a candy shop doesn't even begin to explain it. I look forward to keep track of the update videos!!!
should have had it rust proofed before it crossed state lines.... To late now it will prob rust the first time you drive it home... Nice jeep :)
I had a '51 M-38 Jeep back in the 1970's and '80's. Installed the Buick 225 V-6 (marine version), Borg-Warner T-10, Warn Overdrive to go with the original 5:38 gears. A;sp put om the GM steering box and reversed the front spring shackles. It had the two handled transfer case model 30 I believe. Loved that Jeep. Customized the entire dash with manufactured rosewood and SW instruments. That CJ8 is a rare vehicle today and lots are looking for one to own.
my dad has one of those, mostly reliable, had it in the shop for a few fixes (power windows and other things) he has a 2010 Miata as well. he turns 80 this month. i told him all i want is his Walther TPH when he passes LOL
Back when my father-in-law passed, the family asked me if there was anything of his I would like to have. I told them, nothing I can think of as he already gave me the best thing one could ever want, He gave me his friendship. I did end up asking for a hand forged hunting knife made from an old railroad spike that I had ordered and gave it to him for Christmas one year. That knife now rests in a prominent spot in my knife collection........I miss that guy....
Congrats!! Bought my first Jeep Wrangler in 1987, drove until 2005. Awesome!
Enjoy
I worked at the Willy’s Jeep in Toledo in early 70s during summers in college. Put the front fenders and grill on & moved it down the line! Nice vehicles. Got too expensive to buy new. Still hoping someday. Love the Cherokee.
My dad and uncle had brand new cj5's and when i was of age i ordered a new TJ sport 6cyl but always loved when the 99 Grand Cherokee came out with the killer 4 wheel drive .
Don't you already have a Red one for driving around the wooded part of your property?
Very excited for this Eric, my friend has 99 GC that he loves same engine! He has been wanting to trade it in and i've been telling him to keep it and do something like this to it. He's done all the little stuff to it already so this should be fun to watch!
Eric, your a beast! Those Jeeps are pretty good. My wife has a 99, and she (my wife) drives like sh*t- and it's (Jeep) still kicking. Besides the passenger rear window rolling down when she starts the Jeep and the overheating issues ONLY on really hot days...its a trooper!
I notice we often have the same mindset from your videos. Like you I am a Jeep guy, true right now I am hunkered down to a Town & Country touring minivan sporting the kid around. House payments, and such. But one day again, I am going to get me another Jeep. I miss my Cherokee, as a Michigander it's the perfect auto really. Especially for camping. Something we love to do.
Are ya gonna wave at Wranglers? Guess if you lift it and go w/33`s you`re worthy of a wave back. I got my Cooper 33`s for $755 a couple years ago. They have nice lugs and are quiet. Good luck with the new ride, Eric.
My 2000 WJ has been extremely reliable for the last 10 years. No expensive or major repairs.
Maybe it's because I live in the rust belt/ Ohio valley but, man is that jeep super clean! Great find!
My thoughts exactly!!
Wow, Eric. Super clean Jeep! You should have Krown treated like you did the Tundra! I bet it will be an off-road BEAST with your work and YOU behind the wheel!
Not a big jeep fan but then again when you get done it really won't be your normal run of the mill Chrysler Fiat jeep. I liked them when Jeep was Jeep. But still looking forward to watching the upgrade videos. Have friends who are big jeep enthusiasts and wil turn them on to your channel. Let's get it shimming up the mountains and thru the trails to Grandmas house. 👍👍
these are before fiat took over
Hi Eric! Just found your channel the other day and I wanted to say how much I'm enjoying it! I think you're living proof that the best technicians are sometimes at small independent shops. Keep up the good work and enjoy the new Jeep! P.S. Living on the west coast, the rust you deal with is totally foreign to me!
I wouldn’t exactly rank “pull the dash” as “piddly”
With air tools, it's a long afternoon job, maybe 5 1/2 hours, once you've got one or two under your belt. Takes longer to pull the evap./heater box and upgrade-repair the actuators and blend doors (evaporator if it needs you are right there after all) than pulling the dash and steering column. Helps to get the center console out of the way, and the drivers seat as well.. All in a days work when I worked for Jeep/Chrysler
Wow. She is mint. Great to see you and mrs O are gonna be loving this beast Jeep. No Rust, Awesome color too.
You know what I love about Eric O?
He says "H-vack" and not "H.V.A.C."
Why do so many other American car channels insist on saying four syllables - "H.V.A.C" - when they could say two?
Yup, and "Self Made Auto"... 😁
I have a 2000 Dakota with the 4.7, A 180 degree thermostat lowers engine temps a lot. Sludge avoided by 3k oil changes and a PCV delete. Good luck , I enjoy the show.
That's cleanest chrysler vehicle and especially the paint job I've ever seen..lol
So glad you have a jeep again! I bought a 2016 JK rubicon with the thoughts of a lift and 35s. But its such a nice driving vehicle that im afraid of losing the way it drives.
Beautiful Jeep. Impressive looking car! Will be interested in the progress
I knew I liked you .... I've driven nothing but jeeps my whole life....currently driving an 04 Rubicon...and loving every second. Nothing better than getting out on a good trail with a Jeep !!!!
Congratulations..
What's Mrs O thinking about the family Jeepster?
All right. A 4inch lift, 33’s, fender flares, winch, light bar, interior full role cage and you’ll be ready for our Rubicon out here in my neck of the woods. Edited here, should have waited to post until I watched the entire video. Good choices. Pop a Video when it’s done.
The first thing I’d do is get some bar and chain oil a la Mustie 1.
what a beautiful truck... Wyattoneable. I knew you were a smart guy. glad to see you have the time and extra doe for a nice project eric, even knowing im a gm guy too will be watching a week behind
Very nice build! im building a WJ as well gotta love it!
A decent nice guy a man that knows his game and honest, few and far between these days love watching you work things out great viewing thanks 🙏
Nice
Seriously I had to stop watching this because mine was like this
Now too much money to constantly keep up with just the basics
Ditto
Good for you Eric! Have fun with it. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Just Empty Every Pocket
Cooool Jeep project. My bro has a 2002 4.7. He has nothing but trouble with it. But he loves it and we wrench on it all the time.
Watch the wires in the door they like to fall apart, o where are the bushwhackers
I love your TH-cam channel and the way you work towards any problem. We can't do without obd scanning anymore and wiring schedules. Really nice to listen to the problem and try to predict the answer. Hoping I get it right before you find the solution. Love it. Greetings and thx from Amsterdam.
I lost my WJ in my divorce. I sure do miss it. Have fun 😁
I just bought a 2004 Grand Cherokee with the 4.0 for my wife. It is almost as clean as the one in this video. She LOVES it!
Thank you Eric. Be careful off roading, don't want to tipm. 😂
Lol classic chrysler joke !
lol nice one Chuckles!
Eric! You are one of the funniest man alive! I always enjoy your good sense your humor while you work!
But Mr O. Scotty says not to put a lift on your vehicle...
Congratulations on your new ride. I like all of the upgrades you just purchased, looks like a lot of work, but something you'll enjoy doing. Only one question: When will you have time to put all of the goodies on? Between 12 am to 4 am, this should give you an hour or two to sleep. You enjoy, you've earned it, you work hard son.
Had 2 wj's the 4.7 is a great motor.
Ryan Jones anything electrical on that is awful on the other hand but the 4.7 is amazing
no its not lol
Max never thought about it that way, you make such a valid argument.
Got a few guys here dissing Jeeps, but FWIW, my 98 XJ Cherokee with 4.0 has almost 300k on the clock. Still runs strong, tranny works flawlessly, 4wd still works like it’s supposed to, and all the electrical stuff does what it is supposed to. Original drivetrain too! And it even did duty as a plow truck for a while.