EricM's 2001 XJ Camping - Geocaching - Family Daily Driver

[EricM]

Thanks!

I am going to check out the junk yard that I got my rear seats from (they have three with the gray/pewter interiors) and see if they have manual ones. I guess I can run a 12v wire to the seats for power....

[GregB_00XJ]

Yes, the power seats are self contained. All they need is power and ground.

[jeepdreamer]

But you'll probably want to run them off a relay. They can be thirsty for juice. Also, don't forget to thoroughly clean and lube all the moving parts and tracks.

[EricM]

But you'll probably want to run them off a relay. They can be thirsty for juice. Also, don't forget to thoroughly clean and lube all the moving parts and tracks.

Thanks, I'll do that.

[jeepdreamer]

I just saw a new (within a couple years?) Honda car in the JY here. I don't know much about cars, imports esp. but it has some pretty nice looking leather heated seats in it. I may look at it and measure to see if I can squeeze those in my XJ. Gotta love warm buns!

[EricM]

We leave on Sunday for the Smoky mountains (I hope the National park is all cleaned up by then). We will also so some stuff up in Ky, like Mammoth cave and stuff. I will post pics up in here, it isin't a real "expedition" just a vacation so I don't think it needs another thread.

[EricM]

Back from the trip, pics to follow.

[EricM]

Oh, there are three things that need addressed.

1. I need better headlights. Not additional lights, just better

2. I need to clear the check engine light for gas tank charcole filter.

3. Find and fix the annoying oil drip. Just the slightest drips, but still I want to clean that up.

[GregB_00XJ]

Oh, there are three things that need addressed.

1. I need better headlights. Not additional lights, just better
.

I am very happy with the performance of the Hella E Code H4 headlamps I am running now. I opted for the upgraded Eautoworks wiring harness with 2 relays and the Hella housings/bulbs. In the US, you will likely require the DOT lamps if you get inspected, but MAN the ECE (e code or european code) housings sure have a nicer cutoff. Quality of the Hella housings and bulbs is great. Ciebe makes better housings but they are $$.

DONT pop in H4's without relays... can burn out your switch due to amperage draw being too high. A decent upgrade is to simply pop in a set of the Silverstar Sealed Beams...much better than simply stock. I did a whack of research on this, PM me if you want any details, happy to share.
Greg

[mudbutt]

3. Find and fix the annoying oil drip. Just the slightest drips, but still I want to clean that up.

It's pretty common for the oil filter adapter o-rings to get hard and leak. If the oil is coating the starter motor then that's probably your leak.