XJTJ

Just picked it up 450 needs an engine

Bustedback

It's got good bones, find an engine and drive the **** out of it.

XJTJ

Any1 know the years for direct swap of engines or the easiest alternative year I'm guessing the newer style but I red up on the 99 n up models having more sensors I know this has more than the earlier model

Bustedback

The block and head are basically the same from 91 to 99. The 96 and newer have a stronger bottom end. But that being said, the easiest swap would be a long block from 97 to 99 XJ .

T1XJ

any more pictures of the inside? looks like an awesome project. I'd check craigslist for your area, I bet you could find an engine easy. with the right engine it could be a weekend job to get it back up and running.

XJTJ

Inside isn't bad no tears or stains dirty high school girls car so iv ripped it down to almost the block have to remove the head bolts and remove head drained oil looks like chocolate milk lol any suggestions on a route to take should I rebuild this is no cracks or replace

Bustedback

Quicker to replace with a used engine. Cheaper too.

98XJ1C4

It all depends on how much you trust the block. If the head was obviously the problem, then just replace the head. Just be cautious. If it got hot enough, it could've cracked a water jacket.

Either way, if you're going to rebuild it, do it right. Go ahead and freshen up the bearings and rings while it's apart

XJTJ

I think I might just replace with used found one for 250 runs waiting to here back and then rebuild this one in spare time

XJTJ

Got the head off today..

Bustedback

I don't think you'll be rebuilding this one.

XJTJ

Lmao nope

Scott'sXJ

Aww c'mon, a little dab of JB Weld will patch that right up.

XJTJ

Found engine in a 98 ZJ 180k 350$
This should be straight bolt in swap if I'm not mistaken right