98 Jeep Cherokee/First Post

[M.Williams]

Hey All,

Ive been reading this forum for about the past week as i have just purchased a 98 jeep cherokee sport 4wd. it is a fantastic car. but i have yet to really take it out for a spin because it needs some work. i bought for $500 with 108k miles on it. the water pump needs a replacement, the cat is missing, according to the owner the whole exhaust system needs an overhaul, and judging by what ive read this week i think my NSS just went. i'm debating between taking my car to a certified jeep dealer and having them do repairs or having a friend of mine do all the work as he is a certified mechanic. what should those repairs run me? thnx for all the advice ahead of time.

[jdl]

Just wanted to say hi. The repairs will probably cost more than you paid for the vehicle. If you do the repairs yourself, parts is the only cost. It's a great way to learn.

You can call a parts stores, they will give you a price on the parts. Labor is free, if you do the work yourself, otherwise, between 80 and 100 bucks an hour.

[FishFind]

diddo jdl. Not bad for 5\$500. I would let my friend that is ASE do it. You don't need a dealer to do it if it was $500

[Crystalion]

Dealers are a ripoff -EXCEPT when it comes to buying some parts. Seems that only Jeep can make a decent CPS without it failing in 1 year.
Most of your problems--exhaust ( any good exhaust shop can set you up good with aftermarket Cats and the rest). Waterpump-any mech can do it.
NSS if its bad easy replacement.

YOU MUST LEARN YOUR JEEP--otherwise it will eat ya alive.

[M.Williams]

Thank You guys for all your input. Your advice is duely noted.