Not the Jeep, but a problem.

MNKK · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:18 pm

SO, after being really bored, and I decided to clean up my key chain. Rearranging the 5 on there. Then I saw the key for the dreaded 240.
So, as bored as I am, I went out to the garage to start the beast. Normal, No puddles, no leaks. Until I tried to start it. I put the key in, and pressed the button. It did start right up, knocking as usual. But I am almost positive that it is either the timing chain, or top end issues.

so, I push on the brake pedal, and clutch, nothing. There was pressure, but then none. The brakes are gone again. I press a few more times. Nnoting. So, I decide to let it warm up for a couple minutes. I get out, walk around to the back, and see this funny looking ring on the wall behind the car. lol there was a 6" blast mark from the black crap that it just blew out of the exhaust. :lol:

. Then I see this big wet spot under, and around the left rear tire. Brake fluid. OHHH THATS JUST GRAND!!!

Lol, now I know there is a lot of work to do on this. It started as a fun project, but my wife just HAD to have it. SO, I got this. But, if there is any MN guys that could help me out with a 240 motor, that would be killer.

Thanks for listening to the rant. Later boys.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:49 am

good luck buddy.. My the WD40 gods help you :mrgreen:

MNKK · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:56 am

Anyone really good with motor sounds, via a video?
I tried to talk to a couple different mechanics, but they all said different things. lol.

It doesn't pop on the CEL, Hell, I don't even know if it has one of those. :lol:

I THINK, the computer may have been reflashed, before I got a hold of this thing. There was some other really sketchy work done to it too. Right now, I know it is in need of some serious suspension redo.

I think the cheap bastad's just chopped the springs to lower it.

SO, first things first, I am going to either have the motor rebuilt...BOOO!!!
Or, get a JDM swap done.

Can someone tell me if they have emission checks in NC?
Will they allow it to pass if they do? (JDM Swap)

I keep trying to talk her into a Big Block, or something cool, and easy, but Im not sure the structural stability of the car could handle it.

DMAN I can't wait to have a garage! I need it!

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:59 am

safety only vehicles older than like 2002 or something

no sniffer for safety only

scout · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:03 am

does your 240 have the KA or the SR20? Im big into imports and have worked on many 240s. Let me know what you have done to it and I may be able to help.

MNKK · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:18 am

I haven't done anything to it. lol. The [expletive] clowns before me did.

It has the KA in it. Hoping to not go turbo, but it looks like I may have to.

Along with rust removal. Hopefully it doesn't get any worse. :cry:

Marine, WTF is a safety only vehicle. lol. Aren't those the ones that follow on a hump? :lol:

I'm not tracking.

Edit: For personal enjoyment only.

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:27 am

safety only as in no sniffer, just safety inspection, horn lights blinker etc

its not till like 2000 somethin that they do emissions in NC i dont friggin remember the precise year

Not the Jeep, but a problem.

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