I Bought The Fastest SUV In The World! $750 Sight Unseen! Abandoned For Years! Will It Run?

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I bought a former fastest SUV in the world for only $750. It came from an auction and was abandoned for 5 years. In this video, I briefly go over the history of this amazing machine, and then we discover the SUV together. I find some weird stuff inside, we replace a bunch of parts and try to get it started. Enjoy the show!
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@LegitStreetCars 3 жыл бұрын

What SUV do you own? Here's the auction website I use to find good deals like this SUV autoauct.io/ns/fastsuv

@neilbarratt1523 3 жыл бұрын

2003 Dodge Durango 4.7

@o0motorhead0o 3 жыл бұрын

05 Hyundai Terracan Diesel

@Veldkamp88 3 жыл бұрын

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It ran back in December. Can't get her running now. I think the starter is on it's way out. I put a new battery in last May and replaced the spark plugs. I really would love to get it running soon. I'm gonna need it :(

@martymeyer4125 3 жыл бұрын

O1 Highlander & 07 BMW X5

@speedracerjeff 3 жыл бұрын

ML55 AMG

@Samcrac 3 жыл бұрын

Alex might be the only guy on KZfaq buying cars at salvage auction for a reasonable price! Go Auto Auctions!!!

@LegitStreetCars 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying over here but man, cars are expensive right now. Great time to sell!

@shept.7736 3 жыл бұрын

Auto auction rebuilds???

@tuneskramer69 3 жыл бұрын

With the high prices, imagine if you have a field full of cars. Fix them up, sell them and you make good money 👍

@mariusnenu 3 жыл бұрын

@@tuneskramer69 I like you and I chuckled

@frankchen7412 3 жыл бұрын

@@LegitStreetCars curious why you didn't scan with the Autel or the Launch tools to see if there were any other issues that didn't result in a CEL

@lancesimpson6145 3 жыл бұрын

Check the cam and crank signals. I noticed the tach doesn’t move when you crank it over. It is a common failure. And if one is bad, replace both with ONLY mopar parts. Those computers do not like aftermarket parts.

@Texantroll 3 жыл бұрын

wouldnt have had injector pulse without it

@minn12311 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, both of those sensors go bad from time to time and cause issues on otherwise good running ZJs

@throttleblip1 3 жыл бұрын

The gauge cluster could have been messed with as well, tach

@nickloss 3 жыл бұрын

if you don't have cam or crank signals you won't have spark or injector pulse

@mikethrapp 3 жыл бұрын

Its not a normal cam sensor. Its a pick up coil. Rarely fail in a jeep. If it does thats because your distributor is shot. No tach signal asd relay curcuit will shut down. No power to coil or fuel pump while cranking. You will have system prime at key on. But will loose asd relay function when it fails to see crank signal. These crank sensors are super easy to test.

@qx4n9e1xp 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of your most entertaining videos, Alex. Not gonna kid, I like seeing older/beater/attainable cars getting worked on more than high-end mercedes luxury sedans. But either way, you're fun and document the car-fixing process really well. Keep up the good work!

@samamahm6123 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny I was going along with Alex while in my head thinking of the next steps of what to do. Every time I thought of the next step Alex went ahead and said it. I love these videos, Alex keep up the hustle.

@Samcrac 3 жыл бұрын

This will definitely run, if it sat that long, the rings might be a little stuck and when you get it hot they will loosen up and restore compression.

@toddtempleton9321 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to guess its a bad timing chain or sprocket like this : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m76AqdSmqa_Dnas.html

@ty27tp 3 жыл бұрын

Sam learning things from his own comment section i see

@EFFEZE 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah cos arsecrac is a shit hot mechanic. The guy can't do anything without someone doing it for him.

@longjohn77 3 жыл бұрын

Somehow I don't think Alex needs unsolicited mechanical advice from the likes of Samcrac.

@mexicanspec 3 жыл бұрын

He tested the compression and it should start with 100 in each cylinder. I vote for a weak fuel pump.

@John-rambo84 3 жыл бұрын

Now you know why the starter was burned up 😂

@montrosedental4450 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are second to none. Full of valuable content. I like the fact that you don't fill your videos with fluff. I have no reason to skip forward and jump through unnecessary nonsense. I find myself watching your videos with curiosity and vicariously live through your videos. Thanks for the entertainment. I enjoy watching your videos each and every time. Dr. A

@LegitStreetCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This means a lot. Appreciate the support!

@Username4512IsCool 3 жыл бұрын

This one has me excited to see more! Can't wait for it!

@427Musclecar 3 жыл бұрын

True story. My wife called me and said the car won't start. I told her to tap the starter with a hammer. She called back and says no start still. I go home and try to start the car but, the ignition switch and keys are beat to a pulp. She said, you told me to hit the starter.

@zachv1035 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@NakedPigeon 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@steveminch7741 3 жыл бұрын

My wife knows nothing about cars and she said she knows better then to do that 😂

@jasonw7497 3 жыл бұрын

His dishwasher was slapped around till she was unconscious.

@user-fl2ug7sr3t 3 жыл бұрын

lmao

@Mr.clintontoney 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely admire your determination. You work your butt off showing love to these cars that people would normally look passed. And with all the grind you still work a full time job. That’s what I call a true enthusiast

@sam196370 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I dealt with bad gas in maiden voyage of 38 ft boat with 2 351w yesterday, barely limped into marina. Super helpful and relatable!

@JasonDoyle1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video, the noid light section helped me diagnose an issue with my Camaro!

@PizzaParkersGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I had diagnosed one of these a few years ago, went through similar symptoms. After several hours of messing with it, on a hunch I had the catalyst unbolted and cranked it over. It fired right up! Previous owner didn’t do the maintenance it needed and it melted the top of the cat, so basically it had no airflow. Hope this helps!

@blueribb99 3 жыл бұрын

I would think this Jeep has dual exhaust and 2 cats.

@lakeportxj 3 жыл бұрын

@@blueribb99 just single tip exhaust maybe two cats off the header.

@rickcollinsva 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@eldonerc2524 3 жыл бұрын

@@lakeportxj nope single cat mounted right in the Y, two inlets one outlet. But he's spitting gas through it, so something is moving. Should at least start an idle.

@2020Max1 3 жыл бұрын

@@blueribb99 Nope dual headers to a single 3" cat back exhaust.

@Streamlined955 3 жыл бұрын

This video is like a textbook example in how to diagnose a dead car. Bravo!

@BikeInHudson 3 жыл бұрын

How to lift a Cherokee for extra working clearance when replacing the starter: INFLATE TIRES

@kellyturley8295 3 жыл бұрын

Good Content man! like reqular car stuff on occasions!

@tommyboy790 3 жыл бұрын

I like these “Can we get it started” videos

@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793 3 жыл бұрын

Junkyard Digs 👍

@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793 3 жыл бұрын

Vicegrip Garage

@jeffmac3071 3 жыл бұрын

Auto Auction Rebuilds

@MA-fu5tm 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@shauncollins2017 3 жыл бұрын

Cam Position Sensor under the distributor cap. Common issue with the Magnums

@gtoger 3 жыл бұрын

*Typhoon* has entered the chat.

@joelambriz2015 3 жыл бұрын

Next video: drumbeats wen the city mistakes the Jeep for an abandoned vehicle and gets towed.

@kurtispasby8395 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure typhoon has It beat

@jmoney8459 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the typhoon was way faster

@sctrep 3 жыл бұрын

The explorer saleen xp8 was just as fast as this jeep. Maybe faster

@a.barker7792 3 жыл бұрын

My 80 year old neighbor has one but he just moved to Florida for winters. Cleans his golf clubs after every use. You know he does the same with his 2 door typhoon.

@jj481012 3 жыл бұрын

Love this kind of video. Reminds me of getting an old C4 corvette running after sitting for years. All it needed was a new fuel pump and good fuel before she cranked right up.

@quentinc1275 3 жыл бұрын

Judging by the fresh oil on the dipstick- the guy did an oil change but didn't have a pan so just took a garbage bag full of dirt to absorb the oil.

@andiehyde3714 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation so far as to the back yard butchery. The way it was chuffing and backfiring, the timing is all to hell but as the spark plug weren't changed, it wouldn't explain why the HT leads got all mixed up.

@fiercenet 3 жыл бұрын

yup. emptied it onto a pile of grass clippings.

@yeahitskimmel 3 жыл бұрын

@@mktbully product of Hawaii makes me think coconut shell fibers

@FnTearable 3 жыл бұрын

bet the stuff in the back seat was where he first set the bag then realized it had a hole and then threw it in back

@trucker-zv4nh 3 жыл бұрын

@@mktbully. why is it scary

@roberthatley7415 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely thought that bag of mush was gonna be Uncle Rich’s Olive Garden leftovers. Had me in the first half.

@kylegustafson6087 3 жыл бұрын

Love this kind of content. I am considering taking my dad's old 97 Expedition and turning it into an overlander. It has sat for probably 5 or so years at this point. Lot's of good ideas from this video. Can't wait for the next one!

@shedenvy691 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video can't wait for part 2

@LegitStreetCars 3 жыл бұрын

Editing now! It will be out Saturday morning

@bigospig 3 жыл бұрын

Please don't make us wait another week for Part 2!

@TheZListCars 3 жыл бұрын

Seller: "Don't worry, we won't charge you any extra for the contents of the bag in the cargo area"

@jambyr2487 3 жыл бұрын

I have a ford explorer 2005 v6 4.0L advance trac 4wd got from govt auction. 4.6 second 0-60. get it in mud and water 4 1/2 deep and it will skip and jump right out of it. but I bet since it was a BLM/ BIA govt vehicle mods were made... I paint it with a special blend of interior house paint and kilz instead of washing it. people always want to but it . idk

@tmburns4 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Subscribed!

@citizenpark2782 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see some exciting content back on this channel. Rock on Alex!

@thelittleguysoutoftexas421 3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t used a hammer on a starter in decades haha. Awesome memories

@trentdawg2832 3 жыл бұрын

Gen 1 sbc issues....I kept a nice boulder on the floorboard thru highschool, and a framing hammer after just for these problems

@lab-matrix 3 жыл бұрын

at least the guy cleaned up the oil spill. very oddly but at least he cleaned his mess. stay safe!

@quentinc1275 3 жыл бұрын

Judging by the fresh oil on the dipstick- the guy did an oil change but didn't have a pan so just took a garbage bag full of dirt to absorb the oil.

@1homie19r79 3 жыл бұрын

I am excited with you brother! Keep it up

@FoxsJK07 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll for sure be watching this series. Bought a 98 5.9L as a project last November and its been fun to ride around in.

@spookf4688 3 жыл бұрын

I just sold my ZJ after getting sick of its issues. The sounds yours made in this vid triggered my Jeep PTSD lol

@seank997 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video you got this bud it will definitely start!!!!

@pbjealousy2348 3 жыл бұрын

Love the channel!!! Keep it up

@anthonycicero7970 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. Can’t wait for the next one!

@aggieE46 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I’d rather watch someone fix something like this over a wrecked exotic any day.

@simonbailey2151 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. The whole ‘wrecked exotic’ thing is over.

@kuchiefsdabomb 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Nobody I know owns real expensive car. This is the type of stuff I work on and what I wanna learn about.

@felmin809 3 жыл бұрын

Peak poor mentality

@4LitreJeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I was so happy to see that silhouette on the thumbnail. Knew instantly by that shape. I've dreamt of having a 98 5.9 zj since I was 10 years old and my mom was looking at used ZJs and we test drove one new. I've always wanted one since then and hope to realize that dream one day, especially a platinum silver one. Take good care of it please! Oh, and research just how many unique parts came on the 5.9 only. Pretty neat how many little things they had on these.

@caydenbragg8216 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and I love it!

@TiptronicSS 3 жыл бұрын

Nice honest video on how things really go in real life, not always perfect :) can't wait for what you try next.

@jerrylittle7797 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm so excited!...let's touch two wires together! Hmmmm....wipers" Fun video. Looking forward to you digging in and getting it running.

@kevinStyler6299 3 жыл бұрын

So cool to see you so excited about a 750$ jeep. That's what l love on this channel :D

@rollthers3157 3 жыл бұрын

same here.

@hosbrutality7451 3 жыл бұрын

Might be my favorite video yet! the wipers coming on when you were screwing with the fuses might have been the highlight. :)

@averyparticularsetofskills 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool to watch..i always had a spot for those 5 9s, 💪🏾just the absurdity of the engine size is great. Youve come to far now, it MUST start no turning back.

@jeeplivion 3 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE MY HERO! thank you for recognizing THE real OG

@germanjesus 3 жыл бұрын

I have completely rebuilt 2 1998 Zj 5.9s and wish I had a third to rebuild. I love em that much

@robertmorin1454 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta see it fire up! Keep going and look forward to the next video!

@rsaba 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for part 2 !!!!!

@er1k325 3 жыл бұрын

i hope this car sticks around the channel and gets saved. ive have my 5.9 since 2008

@mikedalstrom5567 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, love your videos. I daily drive an immaculate ‘95 grand Cherokee limited with the 5.2 with 181k miles. I had the same issue, crank and no start. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor under the distributor and I’ve never had an issue since. Hope this helps!

@brenrowe2042 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!!! It's perfect viewing material whilst I am pushing out dinner

@Bri-tg6xr 3 жыл бұрын

I love it, a youtuber that actually works for a living and does youtube as a hobby. KZfaq is not a career people! I have a 4.0 xj and that engine is bulletproof as well, I can attest to that.

@melvinnoble8552 3 жыл бұрын

I love this RELATABLE for the average WORKING GUY content! This is something I can do!

@ic1815 3 жыл бұрын

Oh shoot. Didn’t know those had heated seats haha. That’s neat.

@scottyknows7234 3 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for the next video already!! I wanna see that thing fire up!! Made good progress. Atleast its cranking haha good video!!!

@maxsioulas7794 3 жыл бұрын

awesome work buddy, was hoping that you would get it started

@simonomisimonomis 3 жыл бұрын

You should check fuel system, clean fuel lines, replace the fuel pump and injectors Clean the interior and reupholster the seats, remove carpeting and clean or replace it

@MA-fu5tm 3 жыл бұрын

This one

@diamondrepairs1307 3 жыл бұрын

The 5.9 Grand Cherokee was the coolest suv back in its day!! Keep up the good work Alex

@leonarddaneman810 3 жыл бұрын

8 mpg?

@JedemPoKucama 3 жыл бұрын

@@leonarddaneman810 Don't complain you americans have cheap gas and we have these in europe too lol

@leonarddaneman810 3 жыл бұрын

@@JedemPoKucama Yep. Popular luxury import in UK, the Jeep.

@AVH8TOR Жыл бұрын

This is the first video I ever saw of yours. The one that initially made me subscribe to your channel. Been a huge fan ever since.

@LegitStreetCars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad!

@zbriang Жыл бұрын

This was the first video that I watched of LegitStreetCars, had no idea what nothing was and now that I’m watching it again a year later after watching you for a year, it so much more entertaining with all the new knowledge. Thank you LSC

@kraignadjkovic5494 3 жыл бұрын

Those Magnums don’t like to start when the battery is low. The idle circuit uses battery voltage as a reference and it won’t want to start without giving it some pedal until it starts running and then it’ll get smart and start to idle.

@rohittaurus911 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.... Love the budget series.... ❤️❤️

@Ryan-mn2dd 3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTE MASTERCLASS You freaking rock, dude!

@jeromeslemmermann7023 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I follow all your youtube programs. I am impressed about the vehicles you work on. Cheers

@lilbuddylee131 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video even though it wasn’t a winner. Real relatable guy.

@auwalinuwa2035 3 жыл бұрын

Thats crazy 240hp from a 5.9 v8 😂

@MrJrc9009 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Everything was still hampered by emissions during the 90s, slowly but surely improving.

@isgakmtederies7963 2 жыл бұрын

Good one Alex, do understand we get excited, there's a process we follow to start with oil/coolant/battery/plugs-sparks, and then whatever follows But you did good, congrats on your find💰

@ersanakyurekli 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice efforts bro. Congrats...

@anthonybarrett2342 3 жыл бұрын

There is a product called "Start U Bastard".I'm sure we all could have used that at some point.

@Kyle-xt8ip 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@rolandm9750 3 жыл бұрын

LOL isn't this an Australian product?

@nickloss 3 жыл бұрын

I bet the timing is 180 degrees off, the first time I heard that backfire I immediately thought "someones been screwing with the distributor"

@markplenty2631 3 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm and persistence for the older cars!

@jeffedmundson3459 3 жыл бұрын

Every video you post keeps getting better and better.

@TheCarlitoBenito 3 жыл бұрын

In addition to the firing order, check the fuel filter. These have an external filter. If the plugs are original, I’ll bet that thing hasn’t been changed.

@eldonerc2524 3 жыл бұрын

Jeeps an dodge's of this vintage don't have inline fuel filters. Only the sock on the end of the pump.

@ssn608 3 жыл бұрын

But he sprayed in starting fluid..... Should start even if there is no fuel at all!

@TheCarlitoBenito 3 жыл бұрын

@@eldonerc2524 I completely forgot. Starting in 1997, ZJs got the integrated fuel pump/filter. Prior to that, it was in-line and external. I remember changing mine every 30K or so, along with the spark plugs.

@TheCarlitoBenito 3 жыл бұрын

@@ssn608 It sounded like it fired for a split second with the starting fluid. But the fuel smell coming out of the tailpipe means unburned fuel. Could be as simple as incorrect firing order.

@CrossingRover 3 жыл бұрын

That bag of mud in the trunk had me literally laughing out loud

@douglefever7807 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel today and subscribed. This is REALLY good. You are unique in the fact that I have not seen any other Y-tuber using the approach where you buy a vehicle and the first time you see the vehicle yourself is when you are recording for your subscribers. That's very cool! Add the fact that you bring your unique enthusiasm and really good video production makes me want to watch more. Keep it up, man, and in a short period of time I believe you will never say these words again..."I had to stop the video to go to my day job"" Good luck!

@LegitStreetCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Doug. So glad you found the channel and enjoyed the video. I'm editing part 2 right now so stay tuned tomorrow morning!

@huktuned Жыл бұрын

Very good video. No faffing straight into what we wanna see. Well edited. 👍

@joyroc885 3 жыл бұрын

Why not just get a battery while your running to the parts store? lol

@MatthewJorgensen1968 3 жыл бұрын

The 9er is awesome!

@phillanassa759 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked one up for 1200$, a White one with additional couple options that were available, including the sunroof. Needs carpet, headliner and a small hole around the driver seat outer bolt. It is being delivered April 22'nd and I can't wait. Your video was inspiration to get one,.. I remember driving them new in 1998 when I worked for Jeep. Took 24 years but I have one to add to my other Jeeps. It's a Jeep thing, I know you all understand!

@dwrivers47 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are so enjoyable and entertaining!

@marcvalme7732 3 жыл бұрын

Are you really not a full time youtuber! You really have time to work? Also this is one of my favorite videos, all of us normies can relate to your struggles!

@Red1red1MC 3 жыл бұрын

I've always dreamed of owning one of these. A fully loaded, 1998, jeep grand Cherokee limited with the 5.9 magnum. Thats awesome you got one for $750. I love those things. Thats my dream car right there. I cant wait to see how you transform it into something awesome

@seriousrampage 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely liking this series.

@91326 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! You know what you’re doing for sure and you’re humble.

@JivedSonen 3 жыл бұрын

If you close your eyes this show becomes ""Fixing a Jeep with Nick schwartzen!""

@albertdphan 2 жыл бұрын

Aa q

@derekchauvinisahero2010 3 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing it was leaking oil and they shoveled the dirt up from the oil leak so they didn’t have a haz mat mess on their property

@brwlegge 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, you're living the dream! Well done.

@rizaldecarulla8192 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading I learn a lot in trouble shooting

@signdeals4972 3 жыл бұрын

“KZfaqr buys murder crime scene”

@1stfrompuertorico568 3 жыл бұрын

Sad to watch leather seats teared up when all you need is a simple leather cleaner and protectant to keep it looking good for years.

@jordanrobinson5379 3 жыл бұрын

Almost every singe one of these has that the

@timchapman1911 3 жыл бұрын

Keep going you can do it 💪🏾

@manbearpigsuncle 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1997 jeep grand cherokee limited with the 4.0 a few months ago that i picked up for $480 with only 125k miles, running and driving. Replaced the o2 sensor and computer and it ran perfect, the zj grand cherokee is one of the best jeeps you can buy for the money and in my opinion the last of the og jeeps next to the cherokee

@roberthatley7415 3 жыл бұрын

Alex come out and visit me in Hawaii! I’ll buy you a beer at the very least!

@tommyboy790 3 жыл бұрын

Now that’s an offer if I’ve ever seen one

@roberthatley7415 3 жыл бұрын

@@tommyboy790 you too Tommy!

@chrisb9363 3 жыл бұрын

@@tommyboy790 agreed

@Alex0992 3 жыл бұрын

Bj at the very most?

@roberthatley7415 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alex0992 not the Alex I’d hope to respond to my comment but anyways, nah there’s no BJ’s in Hawaii. Only chili’s.