Good Jeep mechanics in Corpus Christi?

[MoonNerd]

Hello - I am about to move from Lubbock to Corpus Christi. I just bought a 1998 XJ, which runs great but has some leaks. Do you know of any good Jeep mechanics in Corpus (or in Lubbock before I move)?

When finding a mechanic for an XJ, how much experience with Jeeps is needed? Would it be better to find a well respected mechanic with average Jeep experience, or find a guy who works on Jeeps a lot. Thanks - proud to be a Texas, and proud to be a Jeep owner, and proud to be an XJ owner!

Rob

 

[DeftwillP]

The chapter president will be just the other side of Matagorda bay from you. He seems like to know a little bit about turning wrenches.

Where are some of your leaks? What kind?

 

[blenny]

For most things guys who work on jeeps can handle it and cost a lot less, where are the leaks?

 

[MoonNerd]

Thanks guys. The leaks don't look too bad. There is no liquid under the Jeep, and the previous owner did not have to add oil between changes. But I can see some discolorations around the front axle seal, front of the differential cover where the bolt is, around the distributor, and the tube running a few inches to the passenger side of the oil pan.

There is fresh oil around the oil filter and oil pan plug, and I can't tell if the mechanic was sloppy when he was putting the filter and plug on, or if there are slight leaks there. When I get to Corpus I'll try to find some Jeep guys who can help me see what needs to get dealt with first.