98 xj motor swap

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Jun 21, 2013 | 12:55 PM

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JerrytheJeep

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From: San Jose

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Its got a date code on it... now the question, how many miles do you think it has?

Jun 21, 2013 | 05:17 PM

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by cameronscherokee

Turns out the motor I bought is a 95 not the 99 the guy a bought it from told me it was

You're still good to go. No worries.

Jun 21, 2013 | 07:55 PM

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cameronscherokee

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From: new york

Year: 1998 classic

Model: Cherokee

Engine: straight 6

I'm hoping lower miles but I can't be too sure I have it all painted up nice tho it looks good

Jun 22, 2013 | 08:17 AM

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Jun 22, 2013 | 12:11 PM

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From: Williamsport, Pa

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Tips: change the water pump, install the intake and exhaust manifolds, replace the motor mounts...

But before all else, do a compression test!

Jun 26, 2013 | 09:12 AM

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cameronscherokee

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Year: 1998 classic

Model: Cherokee

Engine: straight 6

It's up and running I'm getting a p1391 code for intermittent ckp sensor any advice

Jun 26, 2013 | 10:55 AM

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Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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It's up and running I'm getting a p1391 code for intermittent ckp sensor any advice

Yay!! Did you crank it over with the CPS disconnected at any time?

Jun 26, 2013 | 08:27 PM

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cameronscherokee

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Year: 1998 classic

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Nope I but and bolted and went over everything befor first start up

Jun 26, 2013 | 11:23 PM

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Year: 1990

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Nope I but and bolted and went over everything befor first start up

Huh?

Jun 28, 2013 | 10:07 AM

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cameronscherokee

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Year: 1998 classic

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I double checked every bolt and nut and can't find this problem to save my life

Jul 4, 2013 | 09:33 AM

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cameronscherokee

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Year: 1998 classic

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The distributor was off one tooth and the cam sensor was bad plus the iac and throttle body were gummed up

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