Project Goliath XJ
 

So I'm buidling my first jeep ( I'm 17 years old ) and want to share my progress, mods, repairs etc. Jeep will be basically build from scratch.
This thread will be filled up with pictures! stay tuned.

It's 2001 cherokee 2 door, with 4.0, automatic transmission, 231 t-case.

After first bath:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...676255febd.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...7c83b2ee68.jpg

Then we moved to the bigger shop and I had to wait with the build

Few weeks ago I finally started!


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...cb1e9879e5.jpg

I thought it's good to start with major repairs. So my engine didn't have good oil pressure. Pressure was about 25. I decided to took out the engine.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...ab9647e88e.jpg

Of course I was doing it first time so it took me about a week to take out the engine.


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...d699c58166.jpg







It's finally out!

Then I took all the parts apart


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...55d78d38a0.jpg



https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...bffd35d74c.jpg

It took me about week to prep everything, then I primed the engine and all parts. Ready for final color!


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...855218f28b.jpg


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...2361ecc1b5.jpg

I decided to paint it black silver and red


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...b67bfcdbbc.jpg




https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...7648c90d98.jpg

Why did you take out the motor due to low oil pressure?

So first, it's easier to work on it when it's out. Second reason is I wanted to paint the engine and replace other parts in it. third reason is that the I will change the color of the car and I want to paint the engine bay too.

did you rebuild the motor or just clean it up?

I'm basically rebuilding it now. About 70% new parts.
I also painted it while it's out

Glad to see the two door getting some love! Let me know if you have any questions regarding the doors. I did a lot of digging for a while looking for parts.

I might need some parts ( front clip and maybe some interior )

SUBBED looking forward to this one

Parts for the engine that I already received:

- Diamond Power oil pump
- Diamond Power full gasket set
- DNJ water pump
- DNJ freeze plugs
- Crown thermostat
- Crown timing chain guide
- Crown camshaft bearing set
- Crown water pump coolant tube
- Crown oil filter housing orings
- King rod bearing
- King main bearing
- Rugged Ridge TBS
- NGK V-POWER spark plugs
- 4 hole injectors set


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...584ca71c94.jpg

get the head magnafluxed, dont know if the xjs had the same problem with cracked heads but im assuming they did. my local machine shop charged me $25 to get my head tanked and mag'd, both of the 4.0 heads i had were cracked so i just bought a TUPY head so i wouldnt have to worry about cracking anymore.

Yesterday I started to prep my engine bay for paint.
Now I need to find best way to paint the bay without taking all of the wirings out.


Attachment 298065

interior stripped!
Slowly getting ready for the new paint.
( If someone have a front clip for sale in decent price please let me know )


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...eb6f493a79.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...f034612045.jpg

:thumbsup: I took out the transmission and transfer case today. It will make painting much easier.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...6f75527607.jpg


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...4bf4275489.jpg

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...8fd572237c.jpg

When I took everything out I found a little spot of rust... ( It's Florida jeep )


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...c10d72cca1.jpg

Then I took out the rest of my interior


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...1685efeba3.jpg


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...7e092c8828.jpg



https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...4e5900b766.jpg


:confused: But what is this?!


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...8dcbbcf137.jpg

:thumbdown: The rusty spot is not that small when you touch it with the hammer... :furious:


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...971a6aaf83.jpg

Bummer man....new floor pans in the immediate future I see

Yeah man...
But I have other ( wrecked ) xj on the yard and I will probably cut out this piece and weld it together in my 2 door
New panel is like $80...