Finally decided to convert my Daily Driver XJ
06-26-2012, 09:34 PM
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Year: 2000 XJ
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Engine: 4.8L Stroker
After some scrubbing and some paint. The steering box went back in. Got my headers on for a test fit and I have started reassembling the stuff under the hood.
I removed the old exhaust and prepped the borla stainless setup to go in.
I removed the old exhaust and prepped the borla stainless setup to go in.
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06-27-2012, 06:36 AM
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4.8L. Go big or go home! It actually went together really sweet. I had some concerns putting an old engine in a 2000 but do far everything is lining up fine.
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07-28-2012, 12:00 PM
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Year: 2000 XJ
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I got it running, and it runs pretty well. I had some valve adjustment issues, but those have been fixed.
I warmed it up just a little bit ago for the first time and everything seems to be holding. I discovered a small oil leak near the oil filter housing, that shouldnt be a huge issue. It also didn't want to stay running after it warmed up. It would run at a higher rpm just fine but if I revved it up and let off the gas, it stalled and did not want to restart. I eventually got it so it would idle roughly but I have some trouble shooting to do on that. Any suggestions would be great!
I had to pull apart the entire passenger side front suspension in order to get the oil pan back on, so it looks like I am on to the lift at this point!
I warmed it up just a little bit ago for the first time and everything seems to be holding. I discovered a small oil leak near the oil filter housing, that shouldnt be a huge issue. It also didn't want to stay running after it warmed up. It would run at a higher rpm just fine but if I revved it up and let off the gas, it stalled and did not want to restart. I eventually got it so it would idle roughly but I have some trouble shooting to do on that. Any suggestions would be great!
I had to pull apart the entire passenger side front suspension in order to get the oil pan back on, so it looks like I am on to the lift at this point!
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07-30-2012, 04:12 PM
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Year: 2000 XJ
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Some video of the Stroker in action.
http://youtu.be/5clFYKFDyxs
I am not real sure what the spark is all about that comes off of the AC unit when it first fires. Hopefully its not serious. I have never noticed it before just now when I watched the video.
fb991d83.mp4
http://youtu.be/5clFYKFDyxs
I am not real sure what the spark is all about that comes off of the AC unit when it first fires. Hopefully its not serious. I have never noticed it before just now when I watched the video.
fb991d83.mp4
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07-30-2012, 04:55 PM
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No, I am going to tackle the 02 sensors this evening. I just had a request for some video.
I liked the red. Its a bit brighter than I thought it would be. But I am starting to like it more and more!
I liked the red. Its a bit brighter than I thought it would be. But I am starting to like it more and more!
07-30-2012, 09:22 PM
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Year: 2000 XJ
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I live in Higgins lake, work in grayling. You? I'm always up for hanging out with other xj enthusiasts!