texian05
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Ok, so I picked up a 93 M998 about a year ago. Been lurking a while but have enjoyed the forum.
Two days ago, when I tried to start it, things got.... wonky. I have a keyed ignition on it and when I turned it to the on position, it tried to fire up immediately instead of leaving it there while the glow plugs heated up then turning the ignition to start. Basically, I'd have to leave the transmission in drive or reverse, let the glow plugs heat up, then move to neutral and then it would start immediately. As soon as it starts, there's a light, but loud, grinding sound until I push it back into drive or reverse.
Then today when I was driving it in to work, the power steering went out on it.
So, I guess first question, are thsee related?
Second, are they common problems?
Third, for someone who would do light to medium work on a Jeep Wrangler when I had one, if these are common problems, what are they and are they something I can tackle on my own pretty well?
Fourth, if not something I should tackle on my own, any recs on the West side of Houston to take her into on Monday to get it back into shape?
Two days ago, when I tried to start it, things got.... wonky. I have a keyed ignition on it and when I turned it to the on position, it tried to fire up immediately instead of leaving it there while the glow plugs heated up then turning the ignition to start. Basically, I'd have to leave the transmission in drive or reverse, let the glow plugs heat up, then move to neutral and then it would start immediately. As soon as it starts, there's a light, but loud, grinding sound until I push it back into drive or reverse.
Then today when I was driving it in to work, the power steering went out on it.
So, I guess first question, are thsee related?
Second, are they common problems?
Third, for someone who would do light to medium work on a Jeep Wrangler when I had one, if these are common problems, what are they and are they something I can tackle on my own pretty well?
Fourth, if not something I should tackle on my own, any recs on the West side of Houston to take her into on Monday to get it back into shape?