2001 Jeep XJ Cherokee 4.0 engine compatibility
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I'm jumping in this thread. I just need a simple answer. I bought a jeep xj 4.0l engine, and the description says it will fit years 96-98. Does this mean if I were to buy a jeep xj years 99 and up, that this motor will not fit? (I want to swap out the motor from a 2000 cherokee that I found because it has 300k on it, and replace it with the motor I bought)
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Year: 1998
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I'm jumping in this thread. I just need a simple answer. I bought a jeep xj 4.0l engine, and the description says it will fit years 96-98. Does this mean if I were to buy a jeep xj years 99 and up, that this motor will not fit? (I want to swap out the motor from a 2000 cherokee that I found because it has 300k on it, and replace it with the motor I bought)
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don't want to hi jack post just asking a ? I have a 94 xj bad motor friend has a 2000 motor he will give me.I can stroke it out and put it in the xj ?just use older head my dist and a after market header.
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Also the 2000 head would not have the port for the older water temp sending unit, but again.... use the 94 head.
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Year: 2001
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I have the same issue but in reverse, i have a 1998 XJ 4x4 with a blown engine, i bought a 2001 XJ 4x4 engine that's bolted to it's tranny. can i install it as it is ? i have all the engines wiring intact as well as the ECU. The 2001 engine had 212000 before the car was rolled.
I want the 98 to operate like it's an 01 with the coil packs and such. But I'll put it together any way it works the best. Which components do I have to use. Do I have to have the 01 pcm flashed to match the VIN and rest of the 98 body?
Sending any suggestions, tips or experience on would greatly appreciated.
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Year: 1998
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I think your biggest hurdle is if your 01 has a SKIM security key, which it most likely does, the computer won't work with out a lot of added work (you have to add the SKIM Sensor and wiring into the steering column). Don't have to worry about the VIN unless you get smog tested as far as I am aware, dropping in the distributor would be a lot less work, then just bolt the motor in, you may have to swap exhaust manifolds depending on whether you have California emissions with (2) precats coming off the manifold, or not.
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I have an 87 xj. Can I put a later motor in it? If so, what years can I interchange with it?? This one was overheated and now it won't start, so I was thinking I could get a later motor for it since I already have to pull this one apart.
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I think your biggest hurdle is if your 01 has a SKIM security key, which it most likely does, the computer won't work with out a lot of added work (you have to add the SKIM Sensor and wiring into the steering column). Don't have to worry about the VIN unless you get smog tested as far as I am aware, dropping in the distributor would be a lot less work, then just bolt the motor in, you may have to swap exhaust manifolds depending on whether you have California emissions with (2) precats coming off the manifold, or not.
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Can you give me the best process for swapping the distributor for the timing sensor? I have all the other things done. Is it just TDC on both and swap?
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1) I usually just adjust it to how the motor sounds best - technically you need a Chrysler Dealer computer to set it.
2) I usually just point it how it was in the old motor (like the plug pointing to the heater box, or the battery.
3) I just did this swap again today and finishing it, this time I just pointed the rotor on the distributor to sparkplug wire 1, and then did the swap, We will see if this works just as well.
I also included a write up I did in case it helps anybody doing this swap.
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Year: 1998
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I know 90.5 to 2001 are interchangeable Long Block (Head and Motor) but I would avoid 2000-2001 because they have a reputation for cracking cylinder heads.
I have never messed with anything older than a 98 Jeep XJ, I have with YJ's and CJ's but they are different so I don't know the answer.
I imagine the long block would work (engine and head) BUT DON'T KNOW for sure, I would swap all the accessories and intake/exhaust manifolds over (I always do)
EDITED - On a quick Google Search I found this which matches my thoughts.
1987-1990 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0L
Renix motor - you can use 87-90 4.0L
91-01 XJ, 93-98 ZJ, 91-95 YJ, 97-99 TJ You will need to relocate temp sender to thermostat housing from HO motor. Also need to use all your Renix accessories, distributor, flywheel/flexplate, etc. 00-01 is not recommended due to crappy head. Some people say the 0331 isn't as bad as people say. We scrap Jeeps, more than likely if we get a 0331 head Jeep in the head is cracked, well over half the high mileage 00-01 ones we get in have this problem.
https://nc4x4.com/forum/threads/the-...r-jeep.176054/
Good Luck.
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