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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Default i just got a 88 cherokee laredo xj

wow i fell like i got a deal $100 for an 88 jeep cherokee laredo 4 door. the motor is about to blow up, i was knocking pretty loud in the lower end!! now im wanting to rebuild it but not to sure where to get the right parts from?? is it easy to rebuld one??

and i know where to get a 94 4.0 straight 6 with the computer! should i get that?? t runs has an auto trany too, thanks for any help
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Either way, you are in for some hard dirty work. If you have access to the newer 4.0 liter HO and it's entire wiring harness and ECU, I would definitely go that route. Were you offered a pretty good deal on the newer HO motor?
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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If you want to swap the parts get it. lots of work but worth the outcome.
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So, drop that 94 motor in and call it a day.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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well im hearing that i may have problems with the intake manifold sitting up higher on the 94 than my 88
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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why would i need the wiring harness from the 94 would the 88 work ??
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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also that 94 motor with the computer i can get it for 275 i gotta travel 80 miles for it but my old 87s10 will get me there
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