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Old 11-08-2015, 12:16 PM
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Just blew my motor up. I Live on the coast in Oregon. Anyone know any places over here that i can get a reman or a reputable company that builds them.. im desperate, any help be much appreciated. Thanks
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Junk yard will probably be your best and most economical bet. How did you blow it?
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Thanks for your post.

We’re here to help, but you must understand that all Jeeps are not the same.
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I'm here in Oregon too. Best bet is a good used engine. Check Facebook for sale pages. But like cruiser said. Give us some info.
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Just blew my motor up. I Live on the coast in Oregon. Anyone know any places over here that i can get a reman or a reputable company that builds them.. im desperate, any help be much appreciated. Thanks

Ok sorry was a quick post. Its a 2000 4x4 4.0 auto trans
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Originally Posted by rgr4475
Junk yard will probably be your best and most economical bet. How did you blow it?

Its a rod knocking so loud it draws attention from a block away..lol.
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If you want to drop the coin on a reman go with jasper.
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Originally Posted by ripper70
Its a rod knocking so loud it draws attention from a block away..lol.
Flexplate?
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