My 2001 XJ build and repair thread

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:47 am

at least it isn't one of the electrical gremlins that plagues later model XJ's, I have had some hard to eradicate electrical issues on mine, but everything seems to be fixed for now.

Good job on the heater core, I need to do mine at some point, just don't wanna rip out the dash.. :cry:

kskj · **Posted:** Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:24 pm

Really taking the dash out and everything else inside went pretty easy. Until you get to the heater box that was a pita
to get to the bolts and to line it back up on the reinstall.

kskj · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:57 pm

Ok, moved on to the next items on my to fix list.
First up the new seat. The old one was in bad shape. Seems like I am sitting 2 or 3 inches higher now.

Then the console mounting bracket in the back was broken.I looked in three different XJ's at the salvage yard and all of them were broken so a picked up the one that was in the best shape. I took the two brackets and made one good one out of them with a couple of screws and some epoxy.

Next was the fender

It all matched but the new fender did not have the pin striping,

Next week I am planning on installing the door pins and bushings and getting the pin stripe done.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:42 pm

Looks like you’re making progress. :BANANA:

kskj · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:06 pm

I'm also going to get some Bulldog primer and bumper paint. All the plastic is pretty faded it all looks grey. :JEEPIN:

kskj · **Posted:** Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:13 am

Just ordered my hinge pins and bushings, for a 2001 made by dorman part # 38439
Sounds like they will be a pain to install as far as I may have too grind out the old ones. :frankie:

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:26 am

kskj wrote:

Just ordered my hinge pins and bushings, for a 2001 made by dorman part # 38439
Sounds like they will be a pain to install as far as I may have too grind out the old ones. :frankie:

I’ll be watching this closely. My doors will have to come off for the repaint, so my time is coming……. :juggle:

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:17 am

kskj wrote:

Just ordered my hinge pins and bushings, for a 2001 made by dorman part # 38439
Sounds like they will be a pain to install as far as I may have too grind out the old ones. :frankie:

kskj

You might wanna send a PM to 1996XJ, he did his, he could give you some pointers, short cuts, etc.. mine need done too, just on the drivers door, kinda low on my priority list for Rokee right now.

All electrical gremlins have been excersised from Rokee, she is demon free now

1996xj · **Posted:** Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:46 pm

You will have to remove that new fender you just installed and door. Then cut off hinge's and grind the area so that it's flat !!! I would advise to install one hinge at a time inorder to align door properly, meaning cut one hinge off and leave the other on, reinstall door and align, then weld new hinge in place !!

kskj · **Posted:** Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:44 pm

Hopefully I can just replace the pins and bushings. The hinges are fine no rips or tears in the sheet metal were they mount. The top pin/bushing just has a lot of play in it. If the fender has to come off no problem I know how to do that. :lol:

JadeCrew · **Joined:** Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:41 am **Posts:** 12

kskj wrote:

Hopefully I can just replace the pins and bushings. The hinges are fine no rips or tears in the sheet metal were they mount. The top pin/bushing just has a lot of play in it. If the fender has to come off no problem I know how to do that. :lol:

-- good thing you know how to do that. i found also a good source and guide for you to help you finish this Car Repair. hope you like it too.

MtnLuvr · **Posted:** Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:48 pm

You're realling going to town on your XJ.....amazing what you can do when you aren't on the road all the time isn't it?

kskj · **Posted:** Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:55 pm

It is nice to be around the house more. It's good thing I bought The XJ to use up my spare time. :lol:

And so far parts are cheaper that the KJ.

kskj · **Posted:** Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:53 pm

Door Pins and Bushings came in today.

I am going change them out this weekend. From what I have read you grind off the head of the pin apply some heat and knock it out with a punch and a big hammer. I hope. :lol:

MtnLuvr · **Posted:** Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:27 pm

kskj wrote:

Door Pins and Bushings came in today.

...
I am going change them out this weekend. From what I have read you grind off the head of the pin apply some heat and knock it out with a punch and a big hammer. I hope. :lol:

Good luck.

kskj · **Posted:** Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:57 pm

Got the new door pins and bushings in. Door came off fairly easy,I used a jack to hold up the end since I was by myself.

Used a dremil to grind off the top of the pin.

I was surprised It only took about ten or so good hits with a hammer and punch to get them out. Did not even need to heat it up.

Then installed the new pins/bushings. It was much easier than I thought it would be.(for a change) :lol:

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:53 pm

looks good, good job :mrgreen:

kskj · **Posted:** Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:38 pm

Thanks, It was a enjoyable afternoon. And you can close the door with one finger. :BANANA:

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:51 am

kskj wrote:

Thanks, It was a enjoyable afternoon. And you can close the door with one finger. :BANANA:

I’m glad that it went fairly easy. :wink:

kskj · **Posted:** Sun Dec 12, 2010 4:09 pm

Repainted the bumpers and trim this morning they had turned into a grey color.(can you tell I'm bored) :lol:

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