1982 Jeep J10 review from North America
"The best truck ever built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Carter BBD carburetor was problematic.
The 258 motor tends to leak oil due to a plastic valve cover. Purchase an aftermarket aluminum cast cover to cure the problem.
I chose to switch to a V8 motor. The AMC 360 is a good performer and able to provide 100's of thousands of miles of service.
General comments?
Tougher than Ford, Chevy, Dodge, or any of the truck wannabees from across the ocean. The Jeep J series was the finest American truck ever built and I'm lucky to have one. Get one if you can!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 360c.i. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wagoneer |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2005 |