Motor swap!!!
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Switching out motors!!!
Hey guys I have a 2000 Cherokee 4.0 that is blown! I located a 98 with very low miles for very cheap! The 2000 motor has the CPS sensor where the 98 has a distributor! How would I go about swapping this out? Need help!!!!
Last edited by Bluelinexj; Feb 23, 2017 at 10:34 AM.
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From: Sioux Falls, SD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
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Year: 2000 and 1998
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ill be watching here as i prob will do a swap in future. looked at the link and will need to go over it a while. mine is 2000 with slight piston slap and good.so far, 331 head. the 331 is my concern. how much should i worry about slap?
how do you handle the cps using the 98 block?
how do you handle the cps using the 98 block?
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From: Detroit, Michigan
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Keep up on the oil changes. Use 5w if you live where it gets cold. You can keep it going awhile, but it might be smart to start looking for a donor motor. Have one already pulled, cleaned and ready to go when yours craps out. Then if it doesn't, you can always sell it with the Jeep or separate.
