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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ
Probably need another engine soon so I'm wondering what year of 4.0 will fit in my 1998 Cherokee. It's OBII so of course 96 and up and I don't want the 0331 so 96-99 but are those direct plug and play with my wiring harness and such? Also what about motors from wranglers 97-06?
Any XJ or ZJ 4.0 block will fit. TJ and WJ are no bueno
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Any XJ or ZJ 4.0 block will fit. TJ and WJ are no bueno
Now they'll fit but which are plug and play? 96-99?
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ
Now they'll fit but which are plug and play? 96-99?
It really depends on how much of the engine you're swapping. What's broken?
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by arorton
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Rpm variance on highway.. I'm thinking torque converter solenoid? Anybody else have other ideas? (Watch video to see issue)
Last fluid change?
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
It really depends on how much of the engine you're swapping. What's broken?
Rod knock. I'm just waiting for it to seize up until I can afford a motor. I was planning on using the block and upper end and swapping over all my sensor's, alt, intake and exhaust etc.
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ
Rod knock. I'm just waiting for it to seize up until I can afford a motor. I was planning on using the block and upper end and swapping over all my sensor's, alt, intake and exhaust etc.
91-01 will fit without modification then. On OBD-1 models (and 1996) you'll need to plug the hole for the extra temp sensor. There's some stuff with Renix years with port sizing differences but they'll also work fine.
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

Last fluid change?
All replaced with engine swap about 3k miles ago
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Whats the best company for Off road fuel cels

Will a plastic cell be good or should i go steel or aluminum to be safe ??
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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How can I tell if my headlights are sealed beams or not? Just look on back and see if bulb is removable? My lowbeam on driver's side stopped working... The plastic on the headlight says Sylvania, so I'm assuming they're not OE...
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM
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Most of the sylvania sealed beams are glass last time i checked but pulling it out would be your best bet.
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by XJ=mistress
Most of the sylvania sealed beams are glass last time i checked but pulling it out would be your best bet.
Awesome, thanks. I just didn't feel like going outside to check at 1am in the cold.
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 12:14 AM
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So just installed a 4.5" lift on my Heep and its has driveline vibe (ofcourse) what's the easiest way to eliminate it for now till I can afford a sye. Its a 1990 with 242 tcase on a high school budget
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 87laredoxj
So just installed a 4.5" lift on my Heep and its has driveline vibe (ofcourse) what's the easiest way to eliminate it for now till I can afford a sye. Its a 1990 with 242 tcase on a high school budget
Transfer case drop kit its thirty bucks from BDS suspension (plenty of other brands as well) or u can fab up your own fairly easy
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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Cool thanks for the help. Gonna have to do that this weekend
Old Apr 20, 2013 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 87laredoxj
Cool thanks for the help. Gonna have to do that this weekend
No problem
You might run into two of your bolts on the cross member ( one on each side ) being studs, they should come out with a pair of vise grips.
Was that way with my 88 but not so with my 93
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