1986 2.8l v6 cherokee

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Apr 12, 2012 | 11:03 AM

#16

TheJerm

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From: Flint/Asheville

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

I believe the much older XJ need some massaging to the firewall to make a 4.0L to fit

Apr 12, 2012 | 05:47 PM

#17

XJ.89.Limited

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From: Nazareth/Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L 242ci I6

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Originally Posted by TheJerm

I believe the much older XJ need some massaging to the firewall to make a 4.0L to fit

That they do, the indentation wasn't put in till 87 when the 4.0 was introduced. I remember reading that somewhere.

Apr 12, 2012 | 05:51 PM

#18

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

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Originally Posted by XJ.89.Limited

That they do, the indentation wasn't put in till 87 when the 4.0 was introduced. I remember reading that somewhere.

theres a write up here some where a member said his fit no issue ...

Apr 12, 2012 | 05:55 PM

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XJ.89.Limited

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From: Nazareth/Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L 242ci I6

I can't imagine that happening. That engine is tight in there with the indentation. I wonder how he did it? That might be where I read about the indentation for the 4.0

Apr 14, 2021 | 04:58 PM

#20

Kyle Ledbetter

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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Originally Posted by sam24th

Best swap for the 2.8 engines are the 3.4 v6. Those engines really wake up the jeep. The have much more low end torque and you can gt quite a few aftermarket parts for them. If you want more info on the swap or parts lemme know.

i wanna know i have a 2.8 an the carbs sucks Rochester 2 b