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What to else replace along with a new engine?
Ok, so I finally settled on a local builder here for my short block, and am going with a J&C enterprises new head. Here's a running list I've got going to replace when the new engine goes in:
Water Pump (Hesco) All hoses Tube part number 53007978 195º thermostat (any brand?) Radiator (CSF 3 ROW or ChampionCC1193) Antifreeze (Green + Distilled water 50/50) Fan Clutch (OEM HD) Fel-Pro gaskets on All (head, valve, oil pan) Break-in Oil (what brand?) WIX filter ---- front pump seal spark plugs exhaust header (ebay aftermarket?) engine mounts serp belt. Let me know what else I am missing and recommendations on brands, etc. Thanks! |
Freeze plugs? :dunno:
Water pump isn't too complicated. I got whatever Advance Auto gave me. I've heard folks say to get new, not remanned pump. |
Front pump seal if its auto, new clutch kit if standard.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
(Post 2518497)
Freeze plugs? :dunno:
Originally Posted by freegdr
(Post 2518499)
Front pump seal if its auto, new clutch kit if standard.
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free gdr was talking about the front pump seal in the trans if its an auto, and put a clutch in it if its manual...
spark plugs, exhaust header, engine mounts depending on condition, serp belt. |
Originally Posted by jebmccall
(Post 2518559)
free gdr was talking about the front pump seal in the trans if its an auto, and put a clutch in it if its manual...
spark plugs, exhaust header, engine mounts depending on condition, serp belt. |
Originally Posted by Tony_SS
(Post 2518535)
I'll be picking up the reman short block, so I think these will both be done on it.
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sensors? Less yours are in good shape, especially the oil pressure and temp one(s), also the MAT and MAP are good ones to get new before fire up.
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New OEM engine mount brackets to block bolts from dealer.
Part number 6036176AA. MSRP $4.10 each. 6 required. Consider a new OEM water pump and heater return tube from the dealer. Pump Package part number 4626215AD (New part number V9900083). MSRP $100.00. Tube part number 53007978. MSRP $33.45 |
Originally Posted by CCKen
(Post 2518934)
Consider a new OEM water pump and heater return tube from the dealer. Pump Package part number 4626215AD (New part number V9900083). MSRP $100.00. |
My personal preferences:
Originally Posted by Tony_SS
(Post 2518461)
Water Pump (FlowKooler? or other?) Most name-brand rebuilds are OK.
All hoses 195º thermostat (any brand?) OEM Mopar or Superstat Radiator (OEM replacement?) NAPA Antifreeze (Green + Distilled water 50/50) - (Or should I do the Dexcool?) NO Dex - use green + distilled water Fan Clutch (OEM HD) Fel-Pro gaskets on All (head, valve, oil pan) Break-in Oil (what brand?) WIX filter good choice ---- front pump seal spark plugs Champion or NGK exhaust header (ebay aftermarket?) engine mounts serp belt. Let me know what else I am missing and recommendations on brands, etc. Thanks! |
Replace all three mounts (unless their new) and the header. Stay away from the ATP header. I just installed one on my rig and it was a P.I.T.A! The actuall install wasnt that bad, but the leaking collector due to a bad weld kinda got me pissy!
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Originally Posted by Pigeon
(Post 2518958)
Why OEM rather than aftermarket high flow style?
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I use the higher end NAPA serpentine belts and they seem to last longer than any others I've used.
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Originally Posted by CCKen
(Post 2519378)
Why high flow style? I know some people have cooling issues with their xj's at low speeds. I have heard some talk about using a high flow pump to help with this. Do you prefer OEM over high flow? Why? |
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