How to Fuel Tank Tuck a 99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Part 1

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  • This is a very detailed video on how to perform a fuel tank tuck on all Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. I'll show you all the differences from the early 99-01 and the late models 02-04 and will cover different ways to perform this tuck.
    This is also a great video on how to remove the bumper cover and how to lower the gas tank.
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  • @717UT
    @717UT 4 роки тому +20

    You are a tremendous resource for the WJ. Thank you Martin

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you Max I appreciate that.

  • @marka.2715
    @marka.2715 4 роки тому +6

    Finally! An awesome detailed video on how to do this. This is the next project for me on my WJ. Thanks! Looking forward to part 2.

  • @alessandromorenobardelli7401
    @alessandromorenobardelli7401 4 роки тому +8

    GREAT my friend. You are unique. ALWAYS a real pleasure to follow you. Hello from Italy.

  • @sal.torres9070
    @sal.torres9070 3 роки тому +3

    You're great craftsman. Thanks for doing an awesome detailed video of the gas tank tuck.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, glad you liked it.😊

  • @nkbel9206
    @nkbel9206 4 роки тому +4

    Martin, your a great mechanic. Honestly, pretty sure your an engineer. Keep it up.

  • @jaycarr1790
    @jaycarr1790 Рік тому

    Do I plan on doing this to my WJ? No. Did I watch the whole thing? Absolutely. Really cool mod.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  Рік тому

      Thank you i'm glad you like that.
      And thank you for watching the whole thing.😊

  • @tuna_6548
    @tuna_6548 3 роки тому

    Harrison Ford modifies his fuel tank. Great video, giving me all kinds of ideas.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      😆 glad you enjoyed it 😊 and thanks for watching.

  • @madisonave.7817
    @madisonave.7817 4 роки тому +1

    Sir Martin. He is a master of WJ.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, Roberto I appreciate that.

  • @victormendoza6306
    @victormendoza6306 Рік тому +1

    Good video, I m planning to remove the fuel tank, thank you very much for the way to do it

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  Рік тому

      Thank you. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

  • @gkprogaming
    @gkprogaming 4 роки тому +1

    i have a secondary tank in my spare wheel well, but am considering removing it and doing a tuck and getting a after market tank to take up that extra head room, thanks Martin this vid is very helpful to me and has made me almost certain i want a tuck.

  • @rjfiles1697
    @rjfiles1697 3 роки тому +1

    You gave me all the confidence to tackle this modification. Awesome video man. Thank you. Looks amazing

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, I appreciate that, you can do it!

  • @s.b5412
    @s.b5412 3 роки тому

    This is the best looking model of grand cherokees

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      I couldn't agree more.😊👍

  • @tntbiriba
    @tntbiriba 4 роки тому +1

    Im going to to this to increase fuel capacity! Excellent video!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Would you build a custom fuel cell to increase fuel capacity?

    • @dakotadriggers8838
      @dakotadriggers8838 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt I could see someone cutting two stock tanks up and plastic welding them together to make a bigger one

  • @reanash2096
    @reanash2096 4 роки тому +1

    Your videos have been getting better and better everytime, love it

  • @LtGIR
    @LtGIR 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for these videos, been planning on doing this to mine for awhile. Replaced the completely rotted out skid plate before winter because I'm sure it wouldn't last another. Will tuck the tank this summer. You are a brave man dealing with that weight yourself, I think I'll pay with some Buds for a second set of hands. Great video as always!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome. I hope it goes well for you. I recommend measuring several times before any cutting. Just take your time. I'm glad you found it helpful 👍

  • @scottcameron35
    @scottcameron35 4 роки тому

    Tank tuck has been on my list for a while!!! Definitely can’t sit for part 2!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      I should have it edited and posted by Friday

    • @scottcameron35
      @scottcameron35 4 роки тому

      martinbuilt can’t wait!

  • @nominalvelocity
    @nominalvelocity 3 роки тому

    That space under the floor cover would be a great place to stow some tools and stuff. Slick job.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, yes it works out great for things like that.

  • @pablomarquez4431
    @pablomarquez4431 4 роки тому +1

    Absolute amazing work Martin! Wish I knew how to weld and had a garage so i could attempt this. I envy you lol. This is how they should of came from factory. Good job!

  • @juliochaconchacon9763
    @juliochaconchacon9763 Рік тому +1

    Muy buena explicación. Lo felicito desde Venezuela.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 місяці тому

      Thank you I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.
      Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @mfbassfishing2952
    @mfbassfishing2952 3 роки тому

    Dude... This WJ is clean looks really nice i have a few ideas for mine

  • @mikebennett6001
    @mikebennett6001 4 роки тому

    Yeah dude! I ain’t finished watching it! But that’s the next project on my WJ after I get done getting my front Dana 30 back in! And the 242 transfer case in replacing the np 247. Appreciate your videos! Now back to learning what you are teaching! Thanks Martin!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      That's on my list as well, been looking for a 242HD.

  • @michaelmcneal436
    @michaelmcneal436 Рік тому

    Great video....getting ready to install a new skid plate on a 04, and this has been extremely helpful

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  Рік тому

      Thank you, I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

  • @billm5291
    @billm5291 3 роки тому

    Hes the Bob Ross of fuel tank tucks. Thats a happy little jeep.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, I really really appreciate that!

    • @billm5291
      @billm5291 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt cant wait to do this on my 2001 wj. You make it look too easy though. Great idea and great execution on this project. This mod is almost like doing a lift kit. You get some of the same benefits. What are you going to use the void for now?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому +1

      @@billm5291 so far I relocated the factory amp that was under the back seat to the void and then I moved the Power Distribution Block that was under the hood to under the back seat.

    • @billm5291
      @billm5291 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt is the void big enough for a tow strap or tools? Probably still a good spot for the 4 way tire iron?

  • @dannyhuffman3587
    @dannyhuffman3587 4 роки тому +1

    I was just looking for a good video on this last week! Looks like you did a solid job

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you Danny, glad you liked it.

  • @ivanvujadinovic9905
    @ivanvujadinovic9905 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome video! I love how clean of a job you do on your projects. Can't wait for part 2

  • @tonyduncil3115
    @tonyduncil3115 4 роки тому +1

    I always look forward to your videos you do very good explaining everything thing you do in the steps cant wait for part two

  • @bruceallen6016
    @bruceallen6016 3 місяці тому

    I like your removing the bumper cover idea for access. My tank is leaking from a broken hose (I hope).I now have the kit you linked to along with push pins for reassembly coming. I'm hoping I don't have to pull the tank and can find the leak without doing so. Thanks! 😎

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 місяці тому +1

      I'm glad to hear you find the content helpful. good luck on your finding that leak.
      I can't imagine that the tank itself is leaking I would think it would either be on the fill hose or vent hose or possibly the fuel pump assembly gasket on top of the tank.

    • @bruceallen6016
      @bruceallen6016 3 місяці тому

      @@martinbuilt Whatever it is it's pressurized. When I first noticed it it was coming out fast. I had to haul but to get home before it ran out of fuel.

  • @mikehitschmann8655
    @mikehitschmann8655 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the great videos, original ideas and meticulous workmanship Martin! Greetings from a WJ owner in Zimbabwe!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      You are very welcome, glad you like them!

    • @mikehitschmann8655
      @mikehitschmann8655 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt can I ask, did you do a video on mounting your spare wheel externally after this fuel tank tuck? I'd like to do the same to my Jeep but, so far, haven't liked the options I've seen on UA-cam for mounting my spare externally.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      @@mikehitschmann8655 lol...sorry Mike my JGC is a street driven and more sporty looking like an SRT there is no way I'm mounting the tire on the outside. If it was a rock crawler I would.

    • @mikehitschmann8655
      @mikehitschmann8655 4 роки тому +1

      @@martinbuilt Well, I'm not so keen on having my spare outside anyway - any ideas on accommodating it on the inside after you did the fuel tank tuck?

  • @timleming2325
    @timleming2325 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to do this to my wj for a long time just didn't know how to start.
    Keep up the good work
    And love the street wj😍😍

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you Tim glad I could help

  • @larryfrye2324
    @larryfrye2324 3 роки тому

    Yes , I sure did enjoy the part 1 . of the fuel tank tuck .

  • @dzlfreek
    @dzlfreek 4 роки тому

    can't wait for part 2...im on pins and needles here!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Lol...yeah I bet, you're co-starring.

  • @LZDEN
    @LZDEN 4 роки тому

    Hi martin,once again first class work my friend.no doubt about it.its always good to see a genius at work...and bad language always makes me feel better...hahaha...all the best my friend.regards Den.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Den, yeah it makes me feel better for sure, I'm not sure how the neighbors feel about it...Lol

    • @LZDEN
      @LZDEN 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt as always Martin,i think we can certainly educate the neighbours with you words my friend.haha...all the best to you my friend..regards Den.

  • @jumpoffit2052
    @jumpoffit2052 2 роки тому

    Great I have all the tools to do this. There goes my weekend

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      You the man if you can knock that out in a weekend...lol
      Of course it takes me 4 times longer cause I gotta move 2 or 3 cameras around to get the right angle, think about what I'm gonna say and then do.

    • @jumpoffit2052
      @jumpoffit2052 2 роки тому

      also work in a sheet metal shop so I can make that cover in no time at all.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      You'll probably have this knocked out no time

  • @moral64
    @moral64 3 роки тому

    Awesome!!!!!!from Cleveland, Ohio

  • @victorG83
    @victorG83 4 роки тому

    Great Martin! Nice big project! You're doing a nice job too! Congrats from Spain and I've been learning a lot with your videos! Thanks!

  • @rickbyard9987
    @rickbyard9987 2 роки тому

    Nice and thorough good video I wish I hang all of that equipment thanks martin

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 місяці тому

      Thank you I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. ☺️

  • @joewayne9951
    @joewayne9951 4 роки тому

    Excellent video,modification , and quality of work...

  • @dillon3355
    @dillon3355 4 роки тому

    Great video, thanks for taking the time! This just seemed like such a horrible job I've been putting it off, but now ima gonna dive right innext weekend. Something for future videos that would be nice would be if you could show these odd & random connectors after you get them off, how they are removed and replaced etc...etc... Thanks again!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Glad I could help!
      I had been wanted to do these for at least 2 years

  • @02jeepwj
    @02jeepwj 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love watching your videos and have learned a lot about the wj and it has truly helped me working on mine and ideas for modifications to do thank you so much for the amazing content man

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you I really appreciate that I'm glad you find the content helpful and informative.🙂👍

  • @marcoantoniogarciabautista
    @marcoantoniogarciabautista 4 роки тому +1

    Incredible job Mártin...you're the best....!!!! Thanks....!!!!!!!!

  • @estalt957
    @estalt957 2 роки тому

    Nice work sir and did a great job for fuel tank going up

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you I appreciate that I'm glad you liked it.

  • @scottcameron35
    @scottcameron35 4 роки тому

    And by far the best tuck video on UA-cam! Are you going through the unibody with the filler hose?!?!?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Scott, I appreciate that, yeah I'm going through the frame with the fill hose.

  • @stoichiometry147
    @stoichiometry147 4 роки тому

    Brilliant as always.
    This is added to my "To-Do" list.

  • @medicoremedic2962
    @medicoremedic2962 3 роки тому

    My tank skid was riddled with rust and had to be replaced and the replacement wasn't that great either in Northern MN. I'm quite jealous of how clean that one is!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Yeah I'm originally from Iowa and I know what you're talking about. Next time you're shopping for a Jeep make your way out to Las Vegas and they'll look just as clean as this one

  • @MOTOWNN
    @MOTOWNN 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent video! im in the process of doing the same except my skid plate was toast so I got one of Affordable off-road skid plates for a 4" tuck (its built like a tank) ill be using your idea for fuel pump access and ill ribb my cover plate as well.

  • @gartheligon140
    @gartheligon140 4 роки тому

    I'm anxious to see part 2, I hope we get to see the machine pressing ribs into the wheel well metal plate.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Yes you will get to see the bead roller in action.

  • @davidmcmillan343
    @davidmcmillan343 Рік тому

    this is awesome knowledge,Martin! Very well done!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 місяці тому

      Thank you I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. 😁

  • @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
    @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports 9 місяців тому

    Great detailed Video, now its time to get to cutting on my WJ! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  9 місяців тому

      Thank you. i'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.
      Good luck with your build.😊👍

    • @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
      @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports 9 місяців тому

      Thanks! I might have more issues with my WJ as I live north! Lots of rusty rigs!

  • @duneattack
    @duneattack 8 місяців тому

    Great Video Matin! Paul from Reno.

  • @AerialLensVideo
    @AerialLensVideo 2 роки тому

    Love that circle cutter!

  • @Dixler683
    @Dixler683 2 роки тому

    You are a smart guy, good job. Well thought out.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you appreciate that.
      It is one of my favorite modes I've done so far.

  • @367cuba1
    @367cuba1 4 роки тому

    Martin, I have watched about 5 of your videos. I have to say your work is over the top just overly impressive. I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 straight 6 and I love doing work under the hood I do wish I had your years of knowledge. I do find the 4.0 6 cylinder one of the easier engines to work on. Well, I will definitely be subscribing to your channel. God Bless+

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, I do appreciate that, yea the 4.0 is one of the best and most reliable engines ever made. Thank you for subscribing.

    • @367cuba1
      @367cuba1 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt I have a question maybe you can answer my accumulator does not have an ac low- pressure switch on it as some do. last year I replaced the blower under the glove compartment and ac blower Resistor and all was good and cold. Now I only have heat no cold ac. My freon reads full no leak. So could it be the ac low-pressure switch that's not on the accumulator and trying to figure out where it's at or can it be the ac expansion valve by the firewall? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank's

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      @@367cuba1 is the A/C compressor turning on and if so are the blend doors working properly?

  • @8mileFreno
    @8mileFreno 4 роки тому +9

    If you make more floor plates w access cover i want one 💯

  • @versionvisual
    @versionvisual 4 роки тому +1

    BUEN TRABAJO 👍 SALUDOS 🇲🇽

  • @marcballan8285
    @marcballan8285 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much .
    Tank tuck done 🖐️.

  • @allensnook7760
    @allensnook7760 4 роки тому

    Loved the tummy tank tuck job martin,i like urs better,than ones ive seen on other sites as well.yours was thought out more.plus that access plate idea was epic!!!!i almost spit up my cold snack when u injected humor of no going back now.while looking up thru floor.was thinking same thought,cool!!was curious those led lights on bumper how did u connect.i bought one of those bar type that fits on most trucks!!!think its just a bit to thick to fit in but like the third brake light setup you have.oh and im still wanting to know is there anyway we can make transmission dip stick more secure in tube.you didnt get back to me about that????snookie pa.2002wj owner 4.7ho

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Allen, Glad you enjoyed the video. The 3rd brake light is a LED stripe that can be purchased in 5 meter length and then cut. Hooked it to the brake light on the right side.What is the problem with the transmission dip stick, I haven't heard of any problem with that.

    • @allensnook7760
      @allensnook7760 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt just hangs in there on mine real sloppy like almost like it wont seat properly.maybe too long!!!was thinking getting one of those truckers rubber twist plugs caps and welding on end to securly fit in the tube???snookie pa.

  • @beingre_bornbrb
    @beingre_bornbrb 3 роки тому

    This is really useful stuff right hear, your whole channel

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, glad you like them.

  • @Hasithism
    @Hasithism 4 роки тому +1

    Yesss been wanting this from you for years 😂

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +2

      better late then never...lol should have part 2 out on Friday

    • @Hasithism
      @Hasithism 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt can't wait. Wanted to do this for some time but I was too scared I'd mess up. Tg for your videos

  • @logger711
    @logger711 3 роки тому

    DAM wish I had you're garage set up, oh wait and you're skills, awesome bro

  • @jimvogiatzis1384
    @jimvogiatzis1384 4 роки тому +17

    can i offer you a job at jeep--go at the head office and teach the engineers how the real world likes our cars built simple and common sense god bless you friend

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, Jim, greatly appreciated!

    • @seansullivan7928
      @seansullivan7928 2 роки тому

      Ill tell you what if you do a fuel filter change at a 100,000 miles and other simple preventive maintenance jobs. You should never have to do this.

  • @RadzVlog1981
    @RadzVlog1981 2 роки тому

    You do a great job martin. . Salute!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you. I appreciate that. And thank you for watching. 🙂

  • @MikeBrownOhio
    @MikeBrownOhio 4 роки тому

    That is pretty slick... Love the channel... Stay safe... Have a great day...

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart9146 4 роки тому

    Really looking forward to your next video Martin 👍😁

  • @salvadorebertolone
    @salvadorebertolone 3 роки тому

    i recently dropped the tank on a 03 overland. i was able to pop all wire connections and lines before i took the tank down. i took them off the fuel filter and left the lines on the tank side. the main reason was i able to jump the pump from the connector to pump the fuel out.

  • @mudhound0530
    @mudhound0530 Рік тому +1

    Thumbs up for the scribed line

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  Рік тому

      I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

  • @charliedee9276
    @charliedee9276 4 роки тому

    Another excellent video. I had planned on this for awhile and after cutting the floor out to change the pump it has been moved to further up the list. Unlike Nevada in Michigan I have snow and cold coming soon so it has to wait until spring, my garage is dedicated to my Harley..
    One of the biggest reasons for me is to stop dragging it on the ground in the woods. No rocks here but plenty of tight trails and mud bogs, that tank is like an anchor trying to back out of a mud hole, ask me how I know...
    Moving to AZ soon, looking forward to a totally different type of wheeling, lived out there in the 80's and had a 79 Toyota 4x4 p/u. Took that thing everywhere.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, yeah, I'm from Iowa used to do the wheeling in the mud and then send hours washing out the mud inside and out.

    • @aju3307
      @aju3307 4 роки тому

      I recommend doing it, I bashed my fuel tank so hard it shifted over and ripped a fuel line out while in Moab, first project getting back from the trip was tucking the tank.

    • @charliedee9276
      @charliedee9276 4 роки тому

      @@aju3307 Oh yeah, been there but not that hard. I caught it on a buried stump in the mud, had me held like Velcro not to mention pushed it up a far amount. Decided right then first project in spring is the tuck.

  • @johnmorell2663
    @johnmorell2663 2 роки тому

    Awesome work and thought process I love your work nice job .

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you, John. I really appreciate that.

    • @johnmorell2663
      @johnmorell2663 2 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt I might get around to doing that!! how much weight did you shed from vehicle all sad & done.
      200 lbs

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      I kind of doubt I shed too much weight at all because once you add the 14 gauge plate that adds some weight back you could use the light duty skid plate over the heavy duty one that would shed quite a bit as much as 25 pounds.
      I have considered building a new skip plate with the light duty one to reduce weight. If I was using for off road use I would definitely use the heavy duty skip plate.

  • @mako757
    @mako757 4 роки тому

    Awesome Martin!!! love the new project, rock on!

  • @Formerlywarmer
    @Formerlywarmer 2 роки тому

    Excellent work buddy. Thx.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. 👍

  • @adjake1
    @adjake1 4 роки тому

    Nice plate....Let’s Go Flyers.

  • @joe.shad0fx
    @joe.shad0fx 4 роки тому

    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing this video!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @dironizareyes596
    @dironizareyes596 2 роки тому

    Talk about custom fabrication. Awesome video! What state are you in? Can I send you a skid plate to fab?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you. I am in Nevada. I don't have access to a beedroller anymore; my friend moved to Texas.

  • @dshepard3161
    @dshepard3161 4 роки тому

    Had this on my list to do with the other rear end projects, bumper spare tire carrier, and raise the tank, the well was useless space for me as the 33"x 10" wont fit in it and trying to custom fit stuff to the space is less useful than raising the tank, now i know what to expect. just have to figure out how to relocate that evap system so i can tuck up the bumper better.
    Nice work on all your stuff Martin, keep up the good work.
    BTW i did the hydraulic fan delete as well, just a bit different, running 3 electric fans on mine, one full size hemi v8 electric pulling inside and two 10" behind the grill pushing, don't need to run either of the 10's unless i'm crawling at 110 deg + outside.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      nice, what vehicle did you get your fan from, thank you for watching and subscribing.

    • @dshepard3161
      @dshepard3161 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuiltOn the inside of the rad is out of a 07 Grand with a 5.7 (fan shroud fits fine even though it looks to big) and the small 10's behind the grill are off a 05 mercedes gl 500 that was next to the Grand (junkyard), right now running low speed off ignition and hi speed on a switch, waiting for a fan controller in the mail, seems to work fine so far.

  • @ابوزيد-ث5ك
    @ابوزيد-ث5ك 3 роки тому +1

    Yes, an engineer. I asked a lot of mechanics on UA-cam to help me solve the faults in my 2004 Grand Cherokee.
    Which my brother gave me from the United States of America.
    In fact, I told him at the beginning not to buy me a jeep
    The reason is that it is a car that is not widespread with us, and its agent demands very high prices in the price of spare parts and does not provide them completely, and the company is a Jeep company, a company that does not care about the future of its cars in our country, the Republic of Yemen, located south of Saudi Arabia.
    What is important, my brother bought it, and when I saw it, it was a beautiful car, we customs it and took it out of the enamel at the end of 2012, and when my brother drove by it, he was amazed that it was very slow and heavy to walk and said its money was fast. I took the car from it and used it to this day.
    I discovered that it had faults as a result of faults and that it was considered a higher conversation, as I had Japanese cars that had no computers or sensors, and I could not understand them and I thought that I would overcome their faults by finding alternatives to their parts, but I knew the work of computers and sensors and their connection to each other makes it very difficult to compose alternative parts
    I will continue ..
    One of the most important faults is its fuel dispensing in a very large way, in 100 kilometers it spends 20 liters
    The second malfunction was the gasoline vapor, which was causing the gasoline odor to spread inside the cabin
    Other holidays are very slow torque
    The third malfunction turns off its engine for a few seconds while it is walking
    Just seconds.
    The fourth malfunction is the smuggling of hot gases from the engine to the radiator, as a result of the fans stopping, so the engine overheated badly before
    The important thing is now, I want to know how to make the parts of the evaporation system generously, how I can discover the faults in it and how to install them correctly.
    The truth is that the company is trivial in many matters
    For example, when the fans have stopped, there is no substitute for their work. If you are not careful, do not realize that the fans have stopped until the head of the engine has been struck.
    Gasoline vapor has many confusing parts and is tight for maintenance
    Likewise, the gasoline pump needs to be removed from the tank
    Fuel filtering is complicated and not the same as other cars, so it is not available or available and is very expensive.
    There are no benzene pellets
    The plexus and its strings do not dissolve easily
    The raw materials for the pipes inside the engine are very poor
    Harden and crack.
    The car has plastic bumpers and there are no towing hooks to drag anything
    The headlights are difficult to weigh, and the color of the glass becomes opaque
    There are a lot of ridiculous things these companies do not want their cars to spread so they leave matters to their greedy agent.
    Imagine the price of headlamps or headlights and taillights sells them for 1150 dollars, while in America they are all for 250 dollars
    Many talk, thank you for your patience
    With you was Muhammad Ahmad Al-Danoun from YemenImportant faults followed.

  • @sergiogomez170
    @sergiogomez170 2 роки тому

    On minute 13:04 how much did u cut on the fueler hose side it look more then a inch and u dont say how much beside just that the video is awesome

  • @s.b5412
    @s.b5412 4 роки тому

    Good job Martin allways profesional work ..

  • @richardphilhower6103
    @richardphilhower6103 2 роки тому

    Very cool man… good job!

  • @Sundance54
    @Sundance54 4 роки тому

    Good job, much better than it was👍

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thanks 😅 Scott, I appreciate that.

  • @edgardmartinez2015
    @edgardmartinez2015 4 роки тому

    Hello Martin thanks for the beautiful Video God blessed u so much for helping people's around the world question Martin where I can find a cowl hood like someone u had in ur jeep

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, if you are referring to the hood scoop on the 04 JGC, I got that from
      MMD 71323-00 hood scoop that I purchased from www.americanmuscle.com for 109.99 free shipping. Thank you for watching.

  • @wjonthetrail
    @wjonthetrail Рік тому

    Hello just saw your video
    I live in Pahrump
    And I just took possession of a 02 grand Cherokee
    With the gas tank out for a bad fuel pump
    But the replacement they acquired looks the same but does not fit
    It seems like it’s to big for the whole
    It does push down to the correct high but will not fit in hole the gasket seems to thick or the dia of the head is to big
    Have you heard of this before
    And how often are you changing these pumps

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  Рік тому

      Install the gasket 1st in the hole of the tank, then slide the fuel pump assembly into the hole.

  • @mlubnani
    @mlubnani 4 роки тому

    Great job!!! Amazing!!! One question... how that affect to de gravity center?. Now you take 78 liters of gas over 30 cms upper. That is important or not?

    • @P.A.C.E.automotive
      @P.A.C.E.automotive 4 роки тому

      It's a Jeep, not a Porsche

    • @semiprofessional8470
      @semiprofessional8470 4 роки тому +1

      In theory it raises the center of gravity but it shouldn't be enough to notice. I street drive mine with no sway bars lol

  • @danhambrick6331
    @danhambrick6331 4 роки тому

    Nice job Martin.That plasma cutter sure came in handy.Are you going out to Rick's place for the bead rolling?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah that plasma cutter does a great job. Yep went out to Rick's and got it done. Part 2 will start at place bead rolling that metal.

  • @miketee2444
    @miketee2444 3 роки тому

    Welder sounds pretty good. You got it cranked on battle ship steel mode.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thanks, it's a Miller 212 got it set on Auto. That seemed to work well.

  • @abdullaalrajhi8091
    @abdullaalrajhi8091 Рік тому

    I did on my wj sub tank with 50liter and put a spare tire carrier and close the circle in the trank abaut 15 year ago

  • @kaseyjones2734
    @kaseyjones2734 Рік тому

    Question. What did you use for painting your WJ? Did you spray it or did you have it professionally done?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  Рік тому

      This is still the original paint, brilliant Black Pearl.

  • @bryanthompson4323
    @bryanthompson4323 4 роки тому

    That's exactly what I don't like on my 01 GC. The gas tank is mounted so low to the ground. Wish I could do this to mine. Just wanted to ask you, have you ever used a Superchips tuner on a 01 GC 4.7 non HO before? Thinking about buying one to boost the HP a little and to eliminate the speed limiter too. Not that I plan to drive over a 100 mph though. Thanks Martin.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      I have the Superchips Traildash 2, I love the gauge package and some of the bells and whistles it comes with but I can't tell any difference in performance.

  • @tomyka2009
    @tomyka2009 2 роки тому

    Respect ! Very nice job !!!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you. I'm glad you liked it 👍 😊

  • @chejohnny3706
    @chejohnny3706 3 роки тому

    wondering if u tried just a) flipping the spare cut out 180deg matching the factory bead rolls, b) just cutting 4 (or whatever) in from the spare cut out depth and putting back in?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      that not a bad idea, other then it would eliminate any trunk space.

  • @carlos6793
    @carlos6793 4 роки тому

    Awesome video great work !

  • @johnp5616
    @johnp5616 2 роки тому

    Martin,
    what is that EVAP unit you removed on the driver bumper side called?

  • @gogi9473
    @gogi9473 2 роки тому

    Good job buddy 👍👍👍

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you I really do appreciate that.
      And thank you for watching 👀

  • @alhwaity2
    @alhwaity2 4 роки тому

    You done great job, I really like it. I want to ask about the hood vent where I could buy this.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, I used an MMD 71323-00 hood scoop that I purchased from www.americanmuscle.com for 109.99 free shipping.

  • @janezpetergrom4731
    @janezpetergrom4731 3 роки тому

    I have an 89L LPG tank in the spare tyre space. + the original fuel tank... = many, many miles of autonomy :)

  • @Danielprokopij
    @Danielprokopij 2 роки тому

    Did you end up having any measurable space between the bottom of that plate and the top of the tank or was really close?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      I believe at the highest point of the fuel tank there was 3/8 of an inch space to the bottom of the plate.

  • @LigerZeroFtw
    @LigerZeroFtw 4 роки тому

    After your done tucking that fuel tank i think you need to do a tuck on that license plate and try to hide it aswell 😉 Lets go Pens! 🐧
    On a serious note beautiful WJ man I hope that one day I can get mine looking as good as yours does! Got yourself a subscriber.

  • @arjay777
    @arjay777 4 роки тому

    Great video Martin. I would love to do this but I'm afraid it's too big a job for me to tackle. But oh how I would love an access hole at the bottom of the tire well to get to the fuel pump. Guess it's impossible to ascertain dead center of where to cut a hole and I'd have to drop the tank anyway to cut the hole. What would it have cost Chrysler engineers to just design one in to begin with during original build? Nothing.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      there is a video out there where a person cut the hole to access the fuel pump without dropping the tank. I wouldn't do it, it would be way to risky.

    • @arjay777
      @arjay777 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt Hi Martin, yes I agree. I watched one or two videos and looked at some photos of some guy at JeepForum dot com who did an opening in the well to gain access to the fuel pump and drilled through the tank at one point. He filled the hole with JB weld, it looked like a mess when he was finished. At certain spots there is only 1 inch between the top of the tank and the bottom of the tire well. I would only do it if I dropped the tank first and used a 6" hole saw after establishing exactly where to cut the hole. But if I dropped the tank, I might as well put in a new pump while it's down. Years ago I installed an auxiliary gas tank on a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 by myself but I'm afraid those days are over. lol. Is the tire well that you removed of any use, could it be repurposed on a roof rack as a tire holder?

  • @matthewtwright84
    @matthewtwright84 4 роки тому +1

    My skid is about rusted in half, tank tuck is on my to do list

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      I don't miss vehicles from the mid-west like Iowa where I am from for that reason.

  • @mrmo666
    @mrmo666 4 роки тому

    Nice, I knew this was coming, was looking forward to it. No more saggy diaper ha ha.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      yep you got it, saggy diaper that is pretty much what it looked like.

    • @mrmo666
      @mrmo666 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt Looking forward to part 2. I assume the spare tire is going on the roof rack?

  • @weaton25
    @weaton25 4 роки тому

    I like your work very much I would love to do this like you I probably will not be going off road very much nowhere much to go where I live but I still lifted my WJ 2" with springs and put some Wrangler 18" wheels with BFGs and its nice to now that I could go off road if I wanted to.
    I am going off subject I thought about doing this much like you did a 4" tuck another Idea I had was to make a lockable gun case not many people would think to look in there for hunting guns as I got new BFGs they are strong so probably get away with no spare wheel got a can of that air stuff as a backup.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      thank you, yea that would be a great idea, here is one of my followers that I sure you would like the way he has done his tuck..
      facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=WJHoneyBadger&set=a.101620504908784

    • @weaton25
      @weaton25 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt Thanks for that Martin.

  • @bujanah
    @bujanah 4 роки тому

    as always really appreciate your videos 🙂 ..
    good work ..
    planning to do the same in the near future and i thought i would put the tire under the tank ?
    what is your thoughts about this ?!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      thank you, if you did that I would tuck the tank at least 6" and to be honest I think it wouldn't look good.

    • @dannyhuffman3587
      @dannyhuffman3587 4 роки тому

      I’m going to put the tire on top of the roof

    • @dannyhuffman3587
      @dannyhuffman3587 4 роки тому

      Not permanently but just when off-roading

    • @bujanah
      @bujanah 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt
      then i think I'll go with tire mount then

    • @bujanah
      @bujanah 4 роки тому

      @@dannyhuffman3587
      I don't like this as I'm using the roof top to carry stuff so it will be hard to unload everything to get to the tire