01 xj engine on last leg
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Year: 2001
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01 xj engine on last leg
My 01 XJ sport has an engine on its last leg and I accept that. Only issue is that I have no idea where to buy an engine that fits my year (I don't want anthing except what came in it from the factory) and I don't have the know how to rebuild one. I can however do an engine swap but am having trouble finding any remans or anything with a warranty.
Where do you guys go to get your engines? I would like at least a few months warranty incase I get a lemon or something.
Maybe you know the exact name of the engine that fits my jeep, year wise? Thanks in advance.
Where do you guys go to get your engines? I would like at least a few months warranty incase I get a lemon or something.
Maybe you know the exact name of the engine that fits my jeep, year wise? Thanks in advance.
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Year: 2000
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Engine: 4.0
I believe you need an engine from a 00 or 01. The electronics on those two years are a bit different than previous years. I would try your local junkyard.
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Well the junkyard I am seeing as a last option. I would rather spend slightly more on a reman that I can take care of perfectly from the start, but don't want to be spending so much my head spins. I fear with a junkyard engine I could get the same problems I'm having now in a years time
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well the junkyard I am seeing as a last option. I would rather spend slightly more on a reman that I can take care of perfectly from the start, but don't want to be spending so much my head spins. I fear with a junkyard engine I could get the same problems I'm having now in a years time
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Year: 2001
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Engine knock, stall and rough idle. Compression tested a few cylinders in the 50s (3 and 5) and used oil to determine that it is probably piston rings along with whatever else is knocking at the bottom of the engine. It was purchased with very high miles. Was told that it will be easier and probably cheaper to engine swap.
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Year: 2001
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Don't know a single local place here but theres some nice rebuilds for 2000-2500 ive seen online but thats just a tad more than i'm willing to shell out at this time. Is that too much for a 4.0 Cherokee engine with no upgrades you think?
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advance sells these. No idea if they are any good, and it also says not available online, so you need to go to the store and ask
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...6A5BoC4QHw_wcB
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...6A5BoC4QHw_wcB
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another option is to find a beat up or wrecked XJ with low miles ( I would say under 150?) or recent rebuild, take the motor out and sell the rest.
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Year: 2000
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Engine: Golen 4.6L
advance sells these. No idea if they are any good, and it also says not available online, so you need to go to the store and ask
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...6A5BoC4QHw_wcB
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...6A5BoC4QHw_wcB
Keep in mind though that you'll pay local sales tax on it if you order it through the local store. On the other hand, you'll pay $300-500 to get one shipped directly to your door from an internet seller, so the local tax may come out less than shipping.
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Year: 1999
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Check Evilbay for a rebuilt engine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-2001-JEEP-CHEROKEE-XJ-MOTOR-4-0L-ENGINE-AMC-REBUILT-WARRANTY-CLASSIC-OEM-/111821459771?fits=Make%3AJeep
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-2001-JEEP-CHEROKEE-XJ-MOTOR-4-0L-ENGINE-AMC-REBUILT-WARRANTY-CLASSIC-OEM-/111821459771?fits=Make%3AJeep
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Yeah, you do. You said so right here:
The hardest part of rebuilding an engine is putting it back in.
The second hardest part is taking it out.
The actual rebuilding is easy.
If you can find a local machine shop with a good reputation, you can rebuild an engine.
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