Short Block Advice
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Short Block Advice
I was just wondering if anyone on here has ever used these guys for a short block for a rebuild. I am thinking about putting one in. My XJ runs excellent but has always had a rattle under acceleration and goes away closer to 1500 rpm's
Here is a link to what I am kicking around;https://www.sandjengines.com/rebuilt...icationID=9842
or is there any other company that you guys would recommend?
Here is a link to what I am kicking around;https://www.sandjengines.com/rebuilt...icationID=9842
or is there any other company that you guys would recommend?
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The noise is defiantly internal engine noise.
If you go to episode 5 on this is why I suspect the lower rod hearing 'cause this is exactly how my engine runs, except it has pretty good power. Just the rattle under load. My XJ is in surprisingly great shape for the year and if I decide to do the short block it won't be till next winter. I don't want to stroke it just want a good running stock engine. Added torque I'll depend on gearing for.
http://www.jeepstrokers.com/cheepjeep/
If you go to episode 5 on this is why I suspect the lower rod hearing 'cause this is exactly how my engine runs, except it has pretty good power. Just the rattle under load. My XJ is in surprisingly great shape for the year and if I decide to do the short block it won't be till next winter. I don't want to stroke it just want a good running stock engine. Added torque I'll depend on gearing for.
http://www.jeepstrokers.com/cheepjeep/
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If it was a rod bearing, it would have failed by now.
Check the flexplate and bolts.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ch...xplate-172081/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ocking-125547/
Check the flexplate and bolts.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ch...xplate-172081/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ocking-125547/
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If it was a rod bearing, it would have failed by now.
Check the flexplate and bolts.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ch...xplate-172081/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ocking-125547/
Check the flexplate and bolts.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ch...xplate-172081/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ocking-125547/
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In regards to your original post, check out the visitor posts on their Facebook page (scroll down some it's on the left hand side):
https://www.facebook.com/Crate.Engines/
It looks like most people have good experiences with them, but there are a handful of bad ones too.
https://www.facebook.com/Crate.Engines/
It looks like most people have good experiences with them, but there are a handful of bad ones too.
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In regards to your original post, check out the visitor posts on their Facebook page (scroll down some it's on the left hand side):
https://www.facebook.com/Crate.Engines/
It looks like most people have good experiences with them, but there are a handful of bad ones too.
https://www.facebook.com/Crate.Engines/
It looks like most people have good experiences with them, but there are a handful of bad ones too.
Everyone thanks for your responses, I will investigate the noise thoroughly before we drive it much more. and go from there.
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If it was a rod bearing, it would have failed by now.
Check the flexplate and bolts.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ch...xplate-172081/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ocking-125547/
Check the flexplate and bolts.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ch...xplate-172081/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ocking-125547/
Do this first and if it is running well keep on going till you need one that is my game plan, but mine just keeps running well.
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