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Two years ago I had the same problem with my cj5. It took me over a week to solve it, but this is what I did. First, start all over with the thermostat. Get a new one (they are only around 4 bucks) and get a 180 degree one. Autozone will probably tell you it takes a 195 degree, but there...

1067839 Yes -- I do get a spark from the end of the wires. So, it sounds like the pistons or cylinders could be warped. Is that an expensive ordeal to get repaired? Is it worth getting prepared? If I go to that trouble, should I be getting something else done at the same time? Thanks!![addsig]

1068822 A good deal, a bad deal -- who knows? Think on the positive side-- half the fun of owning a jeep -- especially the older ones -- is working on them youself. I have two jeeps -- a 79 cj5 and a 80 cj7 -- and if I took them to a mechanic everytime I needed something done -- well, I would...

1068823 I have also found that the best jeeps are the jeeps that have been "used." I have owned five jeeps -- and by far, the worst jeep I ever purchased was from a lady who just drove it like a regular old car. She never had anything done to it. The best jeep i ever bought was a "beater"...

1069362 Good for you -- a 1980 cj7 -- no need to be embarrased. I have owned five jeeps, all 1983 and before -- and a couple had some real "character" -- and I would still pull up and park next to a new jeep -- never embarrassed. Speaking of buddies and newer/older jeeps -- I have a friend...

1069402 Bermeced -- believe it or not, the 97 cents Walmart paint job looks great. I have used this method on three jeeps, and each time it has cost me around $10.00. It really depends on your preference for the way you want your jeep to look. I prefer an older jeep -- 1986 and prior -- that...

1069433 Yes, I agree, most likely a 258. And i agree, you probably need a new water pump. I just had to put one in my other jeep -- cj5. It is a pretty easy job -- you can pick one up at auto zone for under $20.00. And beware -- they will try to sell you everything else to go with it -- a...

1046783 I am from Daytona Beach, Fl. I have had my CJ5 for over three years. It is what I would call a "man's" jeep -- not for the lady to use for grocery shopping. When I bought the jeep, the body was in real tough shape. I merely knocked all the rust out, sanded the holes, filled or...

1046784 The best jeep -- any CJ -- no matter what the body condition. Just make sure that the frame is solid. Most all shops who refurbish jeeps prefer the CJ, and a good CJ commands top dollars. Leave the wranglers, etc to the boys -- the CJ is the man's jeep. In some circles, the rougher...

1046847 SIMPLICITY.SIMPLICITY,SIMPLICITY -- that is what makes the CJ the real jeep. They are simple, they are basic -- they are easy to work on. In my opinion, after 1986, the jeep starts to become more and more domesticated -- more plastic, more computer, etc. When one gets out of a CJ...

1047067 Toybox in Daytona -- is that who is doing your jeep?[addsig]

1047396 Yes -- ToyBox does a great job. I live in Daytona Beach and have seen many of their Jeeps. I frequently stop by to purchase parts -- he can get anything I need within a day. I also bought my 1979 CJ5 from ToyBox -- i purchased it "as is" -- with no refurbishing having been done. I...

1047974 I agree -- ebay is an excellent source. I recently purchased a set of seats and a set of mirrorrs. However, a hard top thru ebay -- unless you can pick it up yourself, the shipping costs may be somewhat high. An alternative would be to find a place that refurbishes jeeps -- they...

1046745 Just bought my second jeep -- a 1980 CJ7 with a 258 and automatic transmission. I am not particularly happy with the auto transmission, but the frame and body have no rust. I believe the auto transmission is somewhat rare for a 1980 -- does anyone know? What would this jeep be...

1066681 I just put in a new water pump in my 1979 CJ5 with a 258. The old pump went bad and as a result the jeep severely overheated. I put a new pump in, new fan, all new belts, and everything went fine. But, the problem i have is that the other day I noticed a drip of coolant coming out...

1066737 Just put a new water pump in myCJ5 with a 258. There was a slight leak for a day, under the engine, but that has now stopped. However, the engine now skips badly-- not at idle, but whenever I give it some gas. I put new plugs and wires on, but it still does the same. It was not...

1067771 What would the reason be for two plugs not working. Put all new plugs in and the last two not working -- even tried two other plugs in their place. All the wires are new, distributer cap is fine, the gap is correct at 35 -- still cannot get those plugs working -- only four working...