Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

My first motor swap on a 2000 XJ....any tips?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-08-2009, 07:51 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
chitownj12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default My first motor swap on a 2000 XJ....any tips?

Blew the motor on my 2000 XJ, got another from a salvage yard and going to attempt to put it in myself with a buddy. Never pulled or put in a motor, but I have the Daimler/Chrysler service manual and it lays out the motor removal and installation step by step, just wondering if anyone with some experience has any tips or shortcuts that might make it easier? Thanks
Old 09-08-2009, 07:55 PM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
98 JeepJeep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Stafford,VA
Posts: 2,543
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

be patient and buy new motor mounts.....
Old 09-08-2009, 08:00 PM
  #3  
CF Veteran
 
ol"blue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Tenn. and Mich.
Posts: 28,068
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
Default

^x2
This will show and tell you how it's done.

->Installing a new engine ( Titan stroker ).

And Welcome to CF.

Last edited by ol"blue; 09-08-2009 at 11:24 PM. Reason: Welcome
Old 09-08-2009, 09:09 PM
  #4  
CF Veteran
 
SeriousOffroad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,952
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes on 13 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

Use some good quality ratchet straps to keep the front end down.
Old 09-08-2009, 11:20 PM
  #5  
Seasoned Member
 
yellow97XJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Northeast PA
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, k&n intake Flomaster cat back
Default

be patient! did one in a 96 that ended up taking way too long. are you doing it in a garage? with a cherry picker? i did mine in my back yard and i dont recommend it. but its not bad. take off the majority of the front clip, bumper grill, header pannel, that way you dont have to lift the motor as high to get it out. oh and make sure you have a long extension for the bellhousing bolts
Old 09-08-2009, 11:21 PM
  #6  
Seasoned Member
 
yellow97XJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Northeast PA
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, k&n intake Flomaster cat back
Default

Originally Posted by FrankZ
Use some good quality ratchet straps to keep the front end down.
what do you mean keep the front end down?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
t.mcginley.jr
Jeep Builds
105
01-31-2024 04:58 PM
lozo63
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
2
09-03-2015 05:25 PM
DrShaggford
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
09-03-2015 01:30 AM
Mmll52
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
6
09-02-2015 10:01 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: My first motor swap on a 2000 XJ....any tips?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:57 PM.