How can i tell if engine really was replaced?

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Jan 1, 2013 | 07:27 PM

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XJGrason

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From: Fountain Inn, SC

Year: 1988

Model: Comanche (MJ)

Engine: I6 4.0L

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Originally Posted by jeff2285

if it runs and drives nice who cares

because i might sell my white one with half as many miles as the red one with a supposedly newer motor in it....

Jan 1, 2013 | 09:19 PM

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cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport

why? How many motors do you need?

That's a stroker motor. Got the stuff to build another one. 3 XJ/MJs in the family.....

Jan 1, 2013 | 09:23 PM

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XJGrason

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From: Fountain Inn, SC

Year: 1988

Model: Comanche (MJ)

Engine: I6 4.0L

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Originally Posted by cruiser54

That's a stroker motor. Got the stuff to build another one. 3 XJ/MJs in the family.....

ah. i see. I really hope she isnt lying, i dont need to have a 300k jeep....

Jan 1, 2013 | 09:28 PM

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mdnov

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Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

You could always ask to do a compression test. I have asked to do this a few times on a few vehicles I have purchased. While this is not a guarantee it is low mileage, it does not hurt.

Jan 2, 2013 | 10:00 AM

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XJGrason

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From: Fountain Inn, SC

Year: 1988

Model: Comanche (MJ)

Engine: I6 4.0L

i couldnt find that place where it should be we even sprayed some engine cleaner on it and cleaned it off. i did right down the numbers on the head, if they even mean anything

back of engine: 637690
front of engine: 53020323