1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It ran back in December. Can't get her running now. I think the starter is on it's way out. I put a new battery in last May and replaced the spark plugs. I really would love to get it running soon. I'm gonna need it :(
This was one of your most entertaining videos, Alex. Not gonna kid, I like seeing older/beater/attainable cars getting worked on more than high-end mercedes luxury sedans. But either way, you're fun and document the car-fixing process really well. Keep up the good work!
True story. My wife called me and said the car won't start. I told her to tap the starter with a hammer. She called back and says no start still. I go home and try to start the car but, the ignition switch and keys are beat to a pulp. She said, you told me to hit the starter.
Your videos are second to none. Full of valuable content. I like the fact that you don't fill your videos with fluff. I have no reason to skip forward and jump through unnecessary nonsense. I find myself watching your videos with curiosity and vicariously live through your videos. Thanks for the entertainment. I enjoy watching your videos each and every time. Dr. A
Check the cam and crank signals. I noticed the tach doesn’t move when you crank it over. It is a common failure. And if one is bad, replace both with ONLY mopar parts. Those computers do not like aftermarket parts.
Its not a normal cam sensor. Its a pick up coil. Rarely fail in a jeep. If it does thats because your distributor is shot. No tach signal asd relay curcuit will shut down. No power to coil or fuel pump while cranking. You will have system prime at key on. But will loose asd relay function when it fails to see crank signal. These crank sensors are super easy to test.
I love it, a youtuber that actually works for a living and does youtube as a hobby. UA-cam is not a career people! I have a 4.0 xj and that engine is bulletproof as well, I can attest to that.
I had diagnosed one of these a few years ago, went through similar symptoms. After several hours of messing with it, on a hunch I had the catalyst unbolted and cranked it over. It fired right up! Previous owner didn’t do the maintenance it needed and it melted the top of the cat, so basically it had no airflow. Hope this helps!
@@lakeportxj nope single cat mounted right in the Y, two inlets one outlet. But he's spitting gas through it, so something is moving. Should at least start an idle.
It's funny I was going along with Alex while in my head thinking of the next steps of what to do. Every time I thought of the next step Alex went ahead and said it. I love these videos, Alex keep up the hustle.
My 5.0L Mustang sat for 12 years in a garage. I bought a new battery and we started it with the old gasoline and it started on one cylinder and then finally on all. It has a carburetor. We never got rid of the old fuel, just added new and everything was good. Thanks....Jim
I absolutely admire your determination. You work your butt off showing love to these cars that people would normally look passed. And with all the grind you still work a full time job. That’s what I call a true enthusiast
My 80 year old neighbor has one but he just moved to Florida for winters. Cleans his golf clubs after every use. You know he does the same with his 2 door typhoon.
Best explanation so far as to the back yard butchery. The way it was chuffing and backfiring, the timing is all to hell but as the spark plug weren't changed, it wouldn't explain why the HT leads got all mixed up.
Just picked one up for 1200$, a White one with additional couple options that were available, including the sunroof. Needs carpet, headliner and a small hole around the driver seat outer bolt. It is being delivered April 22'nd and I can't wait. Your video was inspiration to get one,.. I remember driving them new in 1998 when I worked for Jeep. Took 24 years but I have one to add to my other Jeeps. It's a Jeep thing, I know you all understand!
Man, I was so happy to see that silhouette on the thumbnail. Knew instantly by that shape. I've dreamt of having a 98 5.9 zj since I was 10 years old and my mom was looking at used ZJs and we test drove one new. I've always wanted one since then and hope to realize that dream one day, especially a platinum silver one. Take good care of it please! Oh, and research just how many unique parts came on the 5.9 only. Pretty neat how many little things they had on these.
Another great video! I dealt with bad gas in maiden voyage of 38 ft boat with 2 351w yesterday, barely limped into marina. Super helpful and relatable!
I had a 1997 jeep grand cherokee limited with the 4.0 a few months ago that i picked up for $480 with only 125k miles, running and driving. Replaced the o2 sensor and computer and it ran perfect, the zj grand cherokee is one of the best jeeps you can buy for the money and in my opinion the last of the og jeeps next to the cherokee
I have a ford explorer 2005 v6 4.0L advance trac 4wd got from govt auction. 4.6 second 0-60. get it in mud and water 4 1/2 deep and it will skip and jump right out of it. but I bet since it was a BLM/ BIA govt vehicle mods were made... I paint it with a special blend of interior house paint and kilz instead of washing it. people always want to but it . idk
Love this kind of video. Reminds me of getting an old C4 corvette running after sitting for years. All it needed was a new fuel pump and good fuel before she cranked right up.
Those Magnums don’t like to start when the battery is low. The idle circuit uses battery voltage as a reference and it won’t want to start without giving it some pedal until it starts running and then it’ll get smart and start to idle.
I have a 97 ram 1500 with the 5.9L v8. It sat in a field for 2 years when I got it. All I did was jump start it, didn't check any fluids, and drove it 30 min home with zero issues. Then I let it sit for 2 months before I got it smogged and even then I checked or added nothing and it passed with flying colors. Bullet proof indeed
I've always dreamed of owning one of these. A fully loaded, 1998, jeep grand Cherokee limited with the 5.9 magnum. Thats awesome you got one for $750. I love those things. Thats my dream car right there. I cant wait to see how you transform it into something awesome
Love this kind of content. I am considering taking my dad's old 97 Expedition and turning it into an overlander. It has sat for probably 5 or so years at this point. Lot's of good ideas from this video. Can't wait for the next one!
You should check fuel system, clean fuel lines, replace the fuel pump and injectors Clean the interior and reupholster the seats, remove carpeting and clean or replace it
This was the first video that I watched of LegitStreetCars, had no idea what nothing was and now that I’m watching it again a year later after watching you for a year, it so much more entertaining with all the new knowledge. Thank you LSC
In addition to the firing order, check the fuel filter. These have an external filter. If the plugs are original, I’ll bet that thing hasn’t been changed.
@@eldonerc2524 I completely forgot. Starting in 1997, ZJs got the integrated fuel pump/filter. Prior to that, it was in-line and external. I remember changing mine every 30K or so, along with the spark plugs.
@@ssn608 It sounded like it fired for a split second with the starting fluid. But the fuel smell coming out of the tailpipe means unburned fuel. Could be as simple as incorrect firing order.
Good one Alex, do understand we get excited, there's a process we follow to start with oil/coolant/battery/plugs-sparks, and then whatever follows But you did good, congrats on your find💰
I 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 my 98 ZJ 5.9. Bought from the original owner who had the Mopar intake & ECU installed when he bought it new. Lowered it, converted to 2wd, upgraded all the bushings and auto-x'ed it. Man I miss that thing.
Hey man, love your videos. I daily drive an immaculate ‘95 grand Cherokee limited with the 5.2 with 181k miles. I had the same issue, crank and no start. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor under the distributor and I’ve never had an issue since. Hope this helps!
Hey Alex, I’ve used FaceTime with both my iPhone and my iPad as a remote monitor to see what I can’t from drivers seat. I’ll set up my iPhone in the engine compartment facing what I want to view and then FaceTime my IPad while I’m in the drivers seat. Works great ! Also works to see if the refrigerator light actually turns off ha ha. There’s actually a lot of useful applications for it
Check the compression on the #7 and #8 pistons. They tend to be the ones that go first on these engines. My 5.9 blew a head gasket at around 120k miles. Had the heads pulled and machined and it ran for another 100k miles where it blew a head gasket again, both times the gasket let go at the back end of the engine.
Very cool to watch..i always had a spot for those 5 9s, 💪🏾just the absurdity of the engine size is great. Youve come to far now, it MUST start no turning back.
Are you really not a full time youtuber! You really have time to work? Also this is one of my favorite videos, all of us normies can relate to your struggles!
Bought a black 5.9 limited a few weeks ago. Paid 800, runs, drives, still pulls like a champ. Thinking it needs around 600hp, after I do the np308 conversion because the tcase is doneskis lol.
5/2021.. I had one of those awesome Jeeps back in 2014 with only 289k miles and ran absolutely mint. Unfortunately living in Rhode island with all the salt, it ate the jeep alive. Unfortunately I had to sell it cause someone wanted the motor, interior, and the rear sound bar. Best vehicle ever. Do you still have the Jeep after all this passed time.
5.9 plug wires are always a issue, Mopar posted a TSB on rerouting the wires and using new clips because the factory wire routing would cause interference and no start issues. My durangos wires were run the old way originally and swapping them to the new routing on the TSB got rid of my CEL. I got some better wires to keep away interference later on.
The kick back on start sounds like the distributer is 180 degrees out or the plug wires are way off on firing order. The distributer on those are slotted so it's either close enough to run or they pulled out the distributer and put it in basically backwards. If that's the case just mark where the rotor is pointed and turn it on 180 and it will start if that is the case. I actually bought a 65 Sport Fury for 150 bucks because a missing title and he couldn't get it to start. My buddy listened to it crank, pulled the distributor, spun it 180 and dropped it back in after I paid for it. It started right up and we drove it home and later parted it out. Worth checking out...
Nostalgia at its finest my dad had one of these black with the gold line and the rims had up to 2010 when it hit black ice and flipped it such amazing suv never had any issues as I remember
My mom had one, yeap a 60 year old lady had one. It was a beast. She donated it to the Salvation Army due to not being able to pass inspection anymore due to the frame rotting out beyond repair.
My old co worker has a 98 5.9 which if I'm not mistaken was the only year run they did. I didn't know how uncommon that run was until that co worker had mentioned it. Awesome jeeps definitely worth $$$ if in good shape. Good purchase Alex
Had to get a replacement car quick after my 2006 Honda Civic crashed in 2017. Found an '03 Jeep Liberty V6 with 102K miles that I could buy with the insurance buyout ($4K). I've put another $4K and about 30K miles into it, and had to relocate across four states in that span, but it's been an absolute trooper! All I need to do now is get some body work to repair/replace rusted door sills and it should last another 50-70K miles, at least!
Bought an F350 SD 4WD with a Warn bumper & 12k lbs. winch for half of book (estate of a friends dad). Biggest things about the Magnum motors- the "Beer barrel" intake is designed for torque. Out of steam by. 4k rpm. Another thing? The heads crack between the valves, normally no water intrusion...if you have to do the motor, stroker crank, heads, and -the toughest thing to find- an intake that will rev to 5500-6000 rpm.
I inherited my dad's '87 Silverado with dual tanks. Mom drove it a few years after Dad passed but only put fuel in one tank. When I went to Oklahoma to pick it up the engine died when I switched to the 2nd tank, which was full of at least 3 year old gas. I poured 6 cans of Berryman B-12 Chemtool in it and it almost ran normally. It got me back to New Orleans. I swear by that stuff.
At our shop, the only bad plugs we experience are old, worn, damaged... Or Autolite. I've lost count how many times a swap from Autolite to OEM took care of a rough idle or misfire. Yes, I'm also talking _new_ Autolite plugs, too.
I've ownd several V8 ZJs and the 5.9 very similar to the 5.3 standard motor... the motor is strong and easy to work on... having that fitted liner, i feel that the previous owner was hauling parts in it and using it as a worktruck... a few years back they weren't worth more than a couple 2-3 grand. And all limiteds and special editions got full size spares with matching alloy, so i will bet its an alloy. Be prepared that no start has something to do with security systems ,and the v8s had brittle ecu computers which tended to get cooked by the heat... those vents are functional and very necessary
Cool video! I had a 1993 with the 5.2 V8 in the late 1990's. It was fun to drive, but got terrible mileage, weird leg room for driver's right foot, and was a lemon with warning lights etc.
What SUV do you own? Here's the auction website I use to find good deals like this SUV autoauct.io/ns/fastsuv
2003 Dodge Durango 4.7
05 Hyundai Terracan Diesel
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It ran back in December. Can't get her running now. I think the starter is on it's way out. I put a new battery in last May and replaced the spark plugs. I really would love to get it running soon. I'm gonna need it :(
O1 Highlander & 07 BMW X5
ML55 AMG
Alex might be the only guy on UA-cam buying cars at salvage auction for a reasonable price! Go Auto Auctions!!!
I'm trying over here but man, cars are expensive right now. Great time to sell!
Auto auction rebuilds???
With the high prices, imagine if you have a field full of cars. Fix them up, sell them and you make good money 👍
@@tuneskramer69 I like you and I chuckled
@@LegitStreetCars curious why you didn't scan with the Autel or the Launch tools to see if there were any other issues that didn't result in a CEL
This was one of your most entertaining videos, Alex. Not gonna kid, I like seeing older/beater/attainable cars getting worked on more than high-end mercedes luxury sedans. But either way, you're fun and document the car-fixing process really well. Keep up the good work!
True story. My wife called me and said the car won't start. I told her to tap the starter with a hammer. She called back and says no start still. I go home and try to start the car but, the ignition switch and keys are beat to a pulp. She said, you told me to hit the starter.
Lmao
🤣😂
My wife knows nothing about cars and she said she knows better then to do that 😂
His dishwasher was slapped around till she was unconscious.
lmao
Your videos are second to none. Full of valuable content. I like the fact that you don't fill your videos with fluff. I have no reason to skip forward and jump through unnecessary nonsense. I find myself watching your videos with curiosity and vicariously live through your videos. Thanks for the entertainment. I enjoy watching your videos each and every time.
Dr. A
Thanks! This means a lot. Appreciate the support!
Check the cam and crank signals. I noticed the tach doesn’t move when you crank it over. It is a common failure. And if one is bad, replace both with ONLY mopar parts. Those computers do not like aftermarket parts.
wouldnt have had injector pulse without it
I agree, both of those sensors go bad from time to time and cause issues on otherwise good running ZJs
The gauge cluster could have been messed with as well, tach
if you don't have cam or crank signals you won't have spark or injector pulse
Its not a normal cam sensor. Its a pick up coil. Rarely fail in a jeep. If it does thats because your distributor is shot. No tach signal asd relay curcuit will shut down. No power to coil or fuel pump while cranking. You will have system prime at key on. But will loose asd relay function when it fails to see crank signal.
These crank sensors are super easy to test.
I love it, a youtuber that actually works for a living and does youtube as a hobby. UA-cam is not a career people! I have a 4.0 xj and that engine is bulletproof as well, I can attest to that.
I had diagnosed one of these a few years ago, went through similar symptoms. After several hours of messing with it, on a hunch I had the catalyst unbolted and cranked it over. It fired right up! Previous owner didn’t do the maintenance it needed and it melted the top of the cat, so basically it had no airflow. Hope this helps!
I would think this Jeep has dual exhaust and 2 cats.
@@blueribb99 just single tip exhaust maybe two cats off the header.
I agree
@@lakeportxj nope single cat mounted right in the Y, two inlets one outlet. But he's spitting gas through it, so something is moving. Should at least start an idle.
@@blueribb99 Nope dual headers to a single 3" cat back exhaust.
It's funny I was going along with Alex while in my head thinking of the next steps of what to do. Every time I thought of the next step Alex went ahead and said it. I love these videos, Alex keep up the hustle.
This will definitely run, if it sat that long, the rings might be a little stuck and when you get it hot they will loosen up and restore compression.
I'm going to guess its a bad timing chain or sprocket like this : ua-cam.com/video/eXPvquDI_mw/v-deo.html
Sam learning things from his own comment section i see
Yeah cos arsecrac is a shit hot mechanic. The guy can't do anything without someone doing it for him.
Somehow I don't think Alex needs unsolicited mechanical advice from the likes of Samcrac.
He tested the compression and it should start with 100 in each cylinder. I vote for a weak fuel pump.
My 5.0L Mustang sat for 12 years in a garage. I bought a new battery and we started it with the old gasoline and it started on one cylinder and then finally on all. It has a carburetor. We never got rid of the old fuel, just added new and everything was good. Thanks....Jim
I absolutely admire your determination. You work your butt off showing love to these cars that people would normally look passed. And with all the grind you still work a full time job. That’s what I call a true enthusiast
*Typhoon* has entered the chat.
Next video: drumbeats wen the city mistakes the Jeep for an abandoned vehicle and gets towed.
Pretty sure typhoon has It beat
Yes the typhoon was way faster
The explorer saleen xp8 was just as fast as this jeep. Maybe faster
My 80 year old neighbor has one but he just moved to Florida for winters. Cleans his golf clubs after every use. You know he does the same with his 2 door typhoon.
This video is like a textbook example in how to diagnose a dead car. Bravo!
How to lift a Cherokee for extra working clearance when replacing the starter: INFLATE TIRES
Judging by the fresh oil on the dipstick- the guy did an oil change but didn't have a pan so just took a garbage bag full of dirt to absorb the oil.
Best explanation so far as to the back yard butchery.
The way it was chuffing and backfiring, the timing is all to hell but as the spark plug weren't changed, it wouldn't explain why the HT leads got all mixed up.
yup. emptied it onto a pile of grass clippings.
@@mktbully product of Hawaii makes me think coconut shell fibers
bet the stuff in the back seat was where he first set the bag then realized it had a hole and then threw it in back
@@mktbully. why is it scary
@6:40 its grass clippings, they are decomposing, I cant believe it doesnt stink.
Now you know why the starter was burned up 😂
Just picked one up for 1200$, a White one with additional couple options that were available, including the sunroof. Needs carpet, headliner and a small hole around the driver seat outer bolt. It is being delivered April 22'nd and I can't wait. Your video was inspiration to get one,.. I remember driving them new in 1998 when I worked for Jeep. Took 24 years but I have one to add to my other Jeeps. It's a Jeep thing, I know you all understand!
Please don't make us wait another week for Part 2!
Man, I was so happy to see that silhouette on the thumbnail. Knew instantly by that shape. I've dreamt of having a 98 5.9 zj since I was 10 years old and my mom was looking at used ZJs and we test drove one new. I've always wanted one since then and hope to realize that dream one day, especially a platinum silver one. Take good care of it please! Oh, and research just how many unique parts came on the 5.9 only. Pretty neat how many little things they had on these.
Cam Position Sensor under the distributor cap. Common issue with the Magnums
Another great video! I dealt with bad gas in maiden voyage of 38 ft boat with 2 351w yesterday, barely limped into marina. Super helpful and relatable!
I like these “Can we get it started” videos
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I had a 1997 jeep grand cherokee limited with the 4.0 a few months ago that i picked up for $480 with only 125k miles, running and driving. Replaced the o2 sensor and computer and it ran perfect, the zj grand cherokee is one of the best jeeps you can buy for the money and in my opinion the last of the og jeeps next to the cherokee
Seller: "Don't worry, we won't charge you any extra for the contents of the bag in the cargo area"
I have a ford explorer 2005 v6 4.0L advance trac 4wd got from govt auction.
4.6 second 0-60. get it in mud and water 4 1/2 deep and it will skip and jump right out of it. but I bet since it was a BLM/ BIA govt vehicle mods were made... I paint it with a special blend of interior house paint and kilz instead of washing it. people always want to but it . idk
Love this kind of video. Reminds me of getting an old C4 corvette running after sitting for years. All it needed was a new fuel pump and good fuel before she cranked right up.
Good luck! I’d rather watch someone fix something like this over a wrecked exotic any day.
Absolutely. The whole ‘wrecked exotic’ thing is over.
Same. Nobody I know owns real expensive car. This is the type of stuff I work on and what I wanna learn about.
Peak poor mentality
Those Magnums don’t like to start when the battery is low. The idle circuit uses battery voltage as a reference and it won’t want to start without giving it some pedal until it starts running and then it’ll get smart and start to idle.
Definitely thought that bag of mush was gonna be Uncle Rich’s Olive Garden leftovers. Had me in the first half.
I have a 97 ram 1500 with the 5.9L v8. It sat in a field for 2 years when I got it. All I did was jump start it, didn't check any fluids, and drove it 30 min home with zero issues. Then I let it sit for 2 months before I got it smogged and even then I checked or added nothing and it passed with flying colors. Bullet proof indeed
So cool to see you so excited about a 750$ jeep.
That's what l love on this channel :D
same here.
I had the 5.2 ltr for 15 years!, loved that truck,got me to work through the worst winters Chicago had to offer.JGC's are the best.
I've always dreamed of owning one of these. A fully loaded, 1998, jeep grand Cherokee limited with the 5.9 magnum. Thats awesome you got one for $750. I love those things. Thats my dream car right there. I cant wait to see how you transform it into something awesome
I owned a 94 Dakota R/T with the 5.9. Those engines were amazing back in the day.
at least the guy cleaned up the oil spill. very oddly but at least he cleaned his mess. stay safe!
Judging by the fresh oil on the dipstick- the guy did an oil change but didn't have a pan so just took a garbage bag full of dirt to absorb the oil.
Love this kind of content. I am considering taking my dad's old 97 Expedition and turning it into an overlander. It has sat for probably 5 or so years at this point. Lot's of good ideas from this video. Can't wait for the next one!
You should check fuel system, clean fuel lines, replace the fuel pump and injectors
Clean the interior and reupholster the seats, remove carpeting and clean or replace it
This one
i hope this car sticks around the channel and gets saved. ive have my 5.9 since 2008
The 5.9 Grand Cherokee was the coolest suv back in its day!! Keep up the good work Alex
8 mpg?
@@leonarddaneman810 Don't complain you americans have cheap gas and we have these in europe too lol
@@JedemPoKucama Yep. Popular luxury import in UK, the Jeep.
This was the first video that I watched of LegitStreetCars, had no idea what nothing was and now that I’m watching it again a year later after watching you for a year, it so much more entertaining with all the new knowledge. Thank you LSC
YOU ARE MY HERO! thank you for recognizing THE real OG
I’ll for sure be watching this series. Bought a 98 5.9L as a project last November and its been fun to ride around in.
In addition to the firing order, check the fuel filter. These have an external filter. If the plugs are original, I’ll bet that thing hasn’t been changed.
Jeeps an dodge's of this vintage don't have inline fuel filters. Only the sock on the end of the pump.
But he sprayed in starting fluid..... Should start even if there is no fuel at all!
@@eldonerc2524 I completely forgot. Starting in 1997, ZJs got the integrated fuel pump/filter. Prior to that, it was in-line and external. I remember changing mine every 30K or so, along with the spark plugs.
@@ssn608 It sounded like it fired for a split second with the starting fluid. But the fuel smell coming out of the tailpipe means unburned fuel. Could be as simple as incorrect firing order.
I've got a 97 ZJ Orvis edition with a 5.2 (318). I love it. Mine has 187,000 miles. Runs like a champ.
I just sold my ZJ after getting sick of its issues. The sounds yours made in this vid triggered my Jeep PTSD lol
Good one Alex, do understand we get excited, there's a process we follow to start with oil/coolant/battery/plugs-sparks, and then whatever follows
But you did good, congrats on your find💰
Haven’t used a hammer on a starter in decades haha. Awesome memories
Gen 1 sbc issues....I kept a nice boulder on the floorboard thru highschool, and a framing hammer after just for these problems
I have a Jeep Laredo, 2007, 4.7 L, 4WD. Her starter DOES NOT come out easy. Love the videos.
"I'm so excited!...let's touch two wires together! Hmmmm....wipers" Fun video. Looking forward to you digging in and getting it running.
Thank you for posting this video, the noid light section helped me diagnose an issue with my Camaro!
I bet the timing is 180 degrees off, the first time I heard that backfire I immediately thought "someones been screwing with the distributor"
I 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 my 98 ZJ 5.9. Bought from the original owner who had the Mopar intake & ECU installed when he bought it new. Lowered it, converted to 2wd, upgraded all the bushings and auto-x'ed it. Man I miss that thing.
Hey man, love your videos. I daily drive an immaculate ‘95 grand Cherokee limited with the 5.2 with 181k miles. I had the same issue, crank and no start. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor under the distributor and I’ve never had an issue since. Hope this helps!
This is the first video I ever saw of yours. The one that initially made me subscribe to your channel. Been a huge fan ever since.
Thanks Brad!
I love this RELATABLE for the average WORKING GUY content! This is something I can do!
Hey Alex, I’ve used FaceTime with both my iPhone and my iPad as a remote monitor to see what I can’t from drivers seat. I’ll set up my iPhone in the engine compartment facing what I want to view and then FaceTime my IPad while I’m in the drivers seat. Works great ! Also works to see if the refrigerator light actually turns off ha ha. There’s actually a lot of useful applications for it
I really enjoyed this video even though it wasn’t a winner. Real relatable guy.
Check the compression on the #7 and #8 pistons. They tend to be the ones that go first on these engines. My 5.9 blew a head gasket at around 120k miles. Had the heads pulled and machined and it ran for another 100k miles where it blew a head gasket again, both times the gasket let go at the back end of the engine.
I wonder how many viewers were sitting on the edge of their seats chanting "come on 5.9, come on 5.9."
I know I was
Me
Dude me
I was saying, "get up, you ain't done yet!"
Me cause I’ve owned 3
i was like, spray it! ether!
Very cool to watch..i always had a spot for those 5 9s, 💪🏾just the absurdity of the engine size is great. Youve come to far now, it MUST start no turning back.
Are you really not a full time youtuber! You really have time to work? Also this is one of my favorite videos, all of us normies can relate to your struggles!
Bought a black 5.9 limited a few weeks ago. Paid 800, runs, drives, still pulls like a champ. Thinking it needs around 600hp, after I do the np308 conversion because the tcase is doneskis lol.
Yes.... Love the budget series.... ❤️❤️
5/2021.. I had one of those awesome Jeeps back in 2014 with only 289k miles and ran absolutely mint. Unfortunately living in Rhode island with all the salt, it ate the jeep alive. Unfortunately I had to sell it cause someone wanted the motor, interior, and the rear sound bar. Best vehicle ever. Do you still have the Jeep after all this passed time.
Oh shoot. Didn’t know those had heated seats haha. That’s neat.
5.9 plug wires are always a issue, Mopar posted a TSB on rerouting the wires and using new clips because the factory wire routing would cause interference and no start issues. My durangos wires were run the old way originally and swapping them to the new routing on the TSB got rid of my CEL. I got some better wires to keep away interference later on.
It did sound like the timing might be out, but you'll crack it, I have faith in your skills
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and I love it!
There is a product called "Start U Bastard".I'm sure we all could have used that at some point.
Yes
LOL isn't this an Australian product?
The kick back on start sounds like the distributer is 180 degrees out or the plug wires are way off on firing order. The distributer on those are slotted so it's either close enough to run or they pulled out the distributer and put it in basically backwards. If that's the case just mark where the rotor is pointed and turn it on 180 and it will start if that is the case. I actually bought a 65 Sport Fury for 150 bucks because a missing title and he couldn't get it to start. My buddy listened to it crank, pulled the distributor, spun it 180 and dropped it back in after I paid for it. It started right up and we drove it home and later parted it out.
Worth checking out...
One of my favourite SUV’s. It’s too bad most are gone now. Clean ones are starting to jump up a bit
Great to see some exciting content back on this channel. Rock on Alex!
Sad to watch leather seats teared up when all you need is a simple leather cleaner and protectant to keep it looking good for years.
Almost every singe one of these has that the
Watching this video reminded me of when I was a kid and would help my dad working on cars in the side yard. From that experience You are so close!
I’m guessing it was leaking oil and they shoveled the dirt up from the oil leak so they didn’t have a haz mat mess on their property
Nostalgia at its finest my dad had one of these black with the gold line and the rims had up to 2010 when it hit black ice and flipped it such amazing suv never had any issues as I remember
If your looking for a thyphoon blazer, there is a guy here in my town selling one. It’s on FB marketplace and it’s pretty mint
Tip for next time. Spray starting fluid on the air filter and close it up. This will give you much more time to get in and start cranking.
If you close your eyes this show becomes ""Fixing a Jeep with Nick schwartzen!""
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My mom had one, yeap a 60 year old lady had one. It was a beast. She donated it to the Salvation Army due to not being able to pass inspection anymore due to the frame rotting out beyond repair.
Thats crazy 240hp from a 5.9 v8 😂
Yup. Everything was still hampered by emissions during the 90s, slowly but surely improving.
My old co worker has a 98 5.9 which if I'm not mistaken was the only year run they did. I didn't know how uncommon that run was until that co worker had mentioned it. Awesome jeeps definitely worth $$$ if in good shape. Good purchase Alex
Alex was just like a child on Christmas morning in this vid. lol. Sad he couldn't get it to run right now tho.
Had to get a replacement car quick after my 2006 Honda Civic crashed in 2017. Found an '03 Jeep Liberty V6 with 102K miles that I could buy with the insurance buyout ($4K).
I've put another $4K and about 30K miles into it, and had to relocate across four states in that span, but it's been an absolute trooper! All I need to do now is get some body work to repair/replace rusted door sills and it should last another 50-70K miles, at least!
The 9er is awesome!
I love the old Jeep Grand Cherokee, I had one just like yours. Great vehicle! I’d but that for $750 in a heart beat!
That bag of mud in the trunk had me literally laughing out loud
Bought an F350 SD 4WD with a Warn bumper & 12k lbs. winch for half of book (estate of a friends dad). Biggest things about the Magnum motors- the "Beer barrel" intake is designed for torque. Out of steam by. 4k rpm. Another thing? The heads crack between the valves, normally no water intrusion...if you have to do the motor, stroker crank, heads, and -the toughest thing to find- an intake that will rev to 5500-6000 rpm.
Alex come out and visit me in Hawaii! I’ll buy you a beer at the very least!
Now that’s an offer if I’ve ever seen one
@@tommyboy790 you too Tommy!
@@tommyboy790 agreed
Bj at the very most?
@@Alex0992 not the Alex I’d hope to respond to my comment but anyways, nah there’s no BJ’s in Hawaii. Only chili’s.
I inherited my dad's '87 Silverado with dual tanks. Mom drove it a few years after Dad passed but only put fuel in one tank. When I went to Oklahoma to pick it up the engine died when I switched to the 2nd tank, which was full of at least 3 year old gas. I poured 6 cans of Berryman B-12 Chemtool in it and it almost ran normally. It got me back to New Orleans. I swear by that stuff.
Why not just get a battery while your running to the parts store? lol
At our shop, the only bad plugs we experience are old, worn, damaged... Or Autolite. I've lost count how many times a swap from Autolite to OEM took care of a rough idle or misfire. Yes, I'm also talking _new_ Autolite plugs, too.
“UA-camr buys murder crime scene”
I've ownd several V8 ZJs and the 5.9 very similar to the 5.3 standard motor... the motor is strong and easy to work on... having that fitted liner, i feel that the previous owner was hauling parts in it and using it as a worktruck... a few years back they weren't worth more than a couple 2-3 grand. And all limiteds and special editions got full size spares with matching alloy, so i will bet its an alloy. Be prepared that no start has something to do with security systems ,and the v8s had brittle ecu computers which tended to get cooked by the heat... those vents are functional and very necessary
We have a mint niner in green. LOVE it
Only came in black, white and platinum
@@donobiewan3804Niners were available in Europe in 5 colours. We have the z88 in green and purple over here too.
Any idea where it was built? I've always wondered why the US only had 3 color choices. Hold on to that rare Jeep!
Cool video! I had a 1993 with the 5.2 V8 in the late 1990's. It was fun to drive, but got terrible mileage, weird leg room for driver's right foot, and was a lemon with warning lights etc.
I really like your neighbors Montero Sport :D
It'll run. It may need a little work, but it'll run.
Maybe the previous owner dropped his wedding ring in the engine.