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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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I have a 2001 XJ and have the opportunity to get a low mileage engine for free from an 01 Grand Cherokee. Ive heard the blocks are different for some reason and it wont bolt in my XJ, is this true or just BS?
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Anybody?
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Anybody??
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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Yes. Anybody has arrived.

XJ Cherokee and ZJ Grand Cherokee 4.0L engine blocks interchange.

2000+ TJ Wrangler and WJ Grand Cherokee 4.0L engine blocks interchange.

XJ/ZJ blocks and 2000+ TJ/WJ blocks do not interchange without significant modifications. (1997-1999 4.0L TJ Wrangler blocks will interchange in XJ/ZJ and visa-versa).

TJ/WJ 4.0L Engine blocks underwent clean sheet design changes effective in the 1999 WJ Grand and 2000 TJ Wrangler. These blocks are not interchangeable with XJ/ZJ engine blocks. The reason is motor mount bolt holes and belt driven accessory mounting bolt holes are in different locations, or not present at all, TJ/WJ vs. XJ/ZJ.

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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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Thats what I needed to know, thanks cruiser (anybody)
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Too bad it won't fit, I need an engine too, and free is pretty sweet!
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Originally Posted by letsgomuddin
Too bad it won't fit, I need an engine too, and free is pretty sweet!
Why won't it fit?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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Maybe I misread your post, but I thought it said a 2001 WJ engine wouldn't fit in a 2001 XJ, am I mistaken?? (please say I am)
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