98 xj motor swap
06-07-2013, 11:35 AM
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Year: 1998 classic
Model: Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
98 xj motor swap
My 98 xj lost compression in the sixth cylinder 172000 miles I bought a motor with 81000 miles o. It any tips and tricks to make the swap easier
06-07-2013, 02:22 PM
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I'm a tech and its a long block I'm just looking for help full hints and little tricks to make it easier
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06-08-2013, 03:50 AM
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I put each accessory's bolts and hardware in a seperate bag with a slip of paper that said what they were for. Otherwise if you can put the hardware back onto the block minus the accessory, do that.
Its pretty straight forward, pulling things off is easy, you just need to make sure it all goes back together correctly. Do it in as few days as possible so you remember where it all goes.
Its pretty straight forward, pulling things off is easy, you just need to make sure it all goes back together correctly. Do it in as few days as possible so you remember where it all goes.
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06-09-2013, 07:16 PM
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Loosen/remove the E12 socket headed bolts at the top of the bell housing to engine before the others.
No need to pull the front clip.
No need to pull the front clip.
06-19-2013, 11:01 AM
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Put jack under transmission, remove cross member and lower transmission.(don't forget to remove exhaust fist)
It will go down low enough to fit the socket on those bolts. Take the CPS out at the same time.
Take it back up put cross member back and carry on with the rest
It will go down low enough to fit the socket on those bolts. Take the CPS out at the same time.
Take it back up put cross member back and carry on with the rest
06-19-2013, 02:33 PM
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Year: 1998 and 1988
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Engine: 4.7