Motor Age Garage: Fun With Old Jeeps

Jan. 1, 2020
After an engine wash, a 1984 Jeep CJ starts sputtering and skipping, and the owner turns to Contributing Editor Richard McCuistian for help.
Fun With Old JeepsSomething old, something new
VEHICLE: 1984 Jeep CJ
DRIVETRAIN: 4.2L with manual transmission and 4WD
MILEAGE: Unknown
COMPLAINT: Customer washed engine. Now engine skips and sputters above 2,500 rpm.
(Photo: Richard McCuistian)

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