Fixed the sheared vaccum tube for the EVAP system..thats been causing a CEL for about 6 months. Somehow a rock or something found it apart from all the other tubes up by the gas tank and smashed right apart. Used a combination of JB weld and RTV to put the halves togther...yeah its a lame fix. only after this i was able to install a new fan for the heater unit in the garage
Washed the carpets and reinstalled them. They have been out since the beginning of last summer. Cleaned out the jeep interior exterior, there was just mud everywhere inside. I have since learned to roll up windows and when the soft top windows are out, avoid mud.
Bought a new fan setting knob for the heater ( it was stuck on windshield), only 6 bucks at the dealership. This is the same dealership who wanted 50 dollars for a washer for a cam bolt.
Orderd a spare tire relocation bracket from Northridge, as per usual best price, best selection.
All i can say is that the jeep is way better to live with, with the carpets and heater now working properly, quiter and warmer and I can finally use the rear hatch...its trulyamazing how simple and mostly free maintenance makes such a difference, lesson learned