AronDarling

2000 XJ 4.0L

Heard a lifter ticking last night on the way home; started nursing it to ensure I made it 2.3 miles home, only made it 1 mile.

Current considerations:
Rebuild the head and cross fingers with the block? (all new parts)
Replace the entire engine? (buy a new complete engine; find a 'low millage' replacement at JY)

Have a Great Crew at work who will help with the labor; will write it up as a 'teamwork building exercise.' :-)

Looking to be a 2 month project because of budgetary purposes; "I'm debt free" and I don't have any intentions of going back.

I would love some suggestions and ideas.

BlackHart

4bt swap lol

extrashaky

Is this the original 0331 head? If so, throw it away and replace it. Nobody should ever put money into a non-TUPY 0331 because of their tendency to crack. You can get a TUPY replacement or an aftermarket replacement from Clearwater Cylinder Heads.

Is the block bad? If there's no problem with the block or bearings, you'll probably be fine with just a head swap.

AronDarling

Thank you for the heads-up; currently looks like it is 'just the head' as there is no oil on the ground. Going to pull the engine & Transmission next week for 'further inspection.'

Thank you for the information and contacts.