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Old 02-20-2015, 12:04 PM
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I was told not all jeep 4.0s will fix? My engine just took a ****. Need to find another engine
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There is a section here just for Grand Cherokees that may get more responses (link). Seems like most of us in 'chat' have an XJ.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/
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91-99 will fit. 97-99 will require you to modify the coolant temp sender location. 91-96 is a direct bolt in. If you find a 99 it must be from an XJ. A 99 WJ and Wrangler 4.0 won't work for you.
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^ Nice, that was simpler than I thought it would be.

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I found a beefed up 4.0 out of a 99 cherokee
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I swapped a 96 XJ 4L into a 93 ZJ and had to swap all the accessories and brackets. I reused the ZJ intake just because it was in better shape but I think they have different mounts anyway.
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Originally Posted by sypin88
I found a beefed up 4.0 out of a 99 cherokee
Beefed up? How so?
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Beefed up? How so?
You know, the go fast paint. Looks like it could be just an aerosol overhaul.
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He said has valve work stage 1 cam. Upgraded distributer and wires
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I'll be looking for receipts and/or proof of upgrades. Said is completly rebuild. New water pump high flow oil pump. New stage 1 cam . upgraded wires new distributor
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I got a 99 4.0 I have the intake and computer and what not In a box. I put in a stage 1 cam new lifters and push rods, lapped the valves, put in a high volume oil pump put on new water pump, thermostat, plus wires and distributor all new . New gaskets all the way around



That's what he told me
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No mention of rings or bearings.
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No but I'll ask.. What would you think it's worth ?
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