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08-04-2009, 08:50 AM

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Year: 98

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quick question !

Does any of you know what year after the 99 4.0 engines have the better piston skirt design that is not prone to failure ?

I found a 06 wrangler 4.0 with only 6,000 miles ! And at a great price to boot.

I just dont want to spend the money knowing that in another 190,000 miles I might have to change the motor again !

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08-04-2009, 09:05 AM

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Dude, before u make 190k miles it'll take you some years, i won't worry of that right now.

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08-04-2009, 09:10 AM

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Most Pre-99 4.0L will go well over 500,000 miles with out a issue.

After 99 I've heard thee can be some issues..

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08-04-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fantic238

Dude, before u make 190k miles it'll take you some years, i won't worry of that right now.

Yeah, I thought yall would get a kick out of that!

Nick, the 99's have the piston issue, other than that they are solid.

I was hoping that Jeep fixed the poor design and someone knew what year it was done.

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