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Old 11-14-2009, 09:10 PM
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Broke the #1 rod on my 2001 Cherokee.

Now I'm looking to replace the engine (4.0L) and am finding the is a specific block for this year. Any suggestions on the best course, whether to replace the engine or just the short block and where to find the parts?

Thanks for the help.
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Is your block rebuildable,that is what I do. If not I would find a rebuildable motor from the jy,I have always bought my parts from the machine shop that does my block work,that way if things are not the right size you can have them make it right without sending them back.
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Location, location, location.

Buy my stroker.
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http://www.jasperengines.com/index.php

depending on your price range this might be your best option if you have a bit of $...
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Thanks for the suggestions. The block is a goner I'm going to hav eto find donor engine. I live in Dallas, anyone know of a good salvage yard in the area?
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i use LKQ they are all over texas
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Originally Posted by sam4613
Thanks for the suggestions. The block is a goner I'm going to hav eto find donor engine. I live in Dallas, anyone know of a good salvage yard in the area?
i live in dallas.you wont find a good block at a junk yard around here cause that cash for clunkers crap.there is a place on the corner of harry hines .i think its city motor supply they are good
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