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To: JDN who wrote (148)	12/10/1998 6:04:00 AM
From: Harley Davidson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5790

Got a Cheerokee as well. 1988 with 179,000 miles. From 90,000 to 115,000 miles I would have sold it for a song but since then its been reliable. Couple of clutches, water pump, altinator and the pinion gear broke in the rear end. What someone told me is the bearing probably failed, heated the pinion gear up.... then snap. Went to a junk yard and bought the whole rear end for $250.00 and was back in business. The paint faided (gray metalic) and had the 'top' half painted. Looking to trip 200,000 miles!!!!! Jim

To: JDN who wrote (148)	12/10/1998 11:22:00 AM
From: Greg from Edmonton	Respond to of 5790

I am thinking about doing the same thing for my Mom (freshening my Jetta's engine and giving the car to my Mom or younger sister). Mom has commented on several occasions that having more trunk space would be desirable. Mom doesn't like the idea of a minivan or SUV, she seems to prefer a car. The exterior is not quite cherry but still respectable for its age, the interior looks like new. A few months ago while at the wrecking yard I got a head assembly (with GTI cam and big valves) for only $25!!! When I finally do get around to rebuilding that engine it WILL go faster.