00 cherokee motor swap

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Jul 6, 2012 | 10:25 AM

ineedhelp

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Model: Cherokee

00 cherokee motor swap

I found.a motor. From a 01 grand cherokee will this. Bolt. Directly in my 00 cherokee. 4x4

Jul 6, 2012 | 10:57 AM

OverlandZJ

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From: Bristol,Pa

Year: 94

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

no...

If you'd like more info do a search here for WJ engine.. pics have been posted also.

Jul 6, 2012 | 11:04 AM

OverlandZJ

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From: Bristol,Pa

Year: 94

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Ooops... actually i'm mistaken.

Brown Dog makes conversion mounts to drop it in but you'll have other work to do.

Theres a thread at NAXJA where it's been done, Google search should bring it up.

Jul 6, 2012 | 12:43 PM

RGibbs

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From: Roseville, MI

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Why would you want a gc motor when you could just get an xj motor?

Jul 6, 2012 | 05:49 PM

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Here ya go:

XJ Cherokee and ZJ Grand Cherokee 4.0L engine blocks interchange.

2000+ TJ Wrangler and WJ Grand Cherokee 4.0L engine blocks interchange.

XJ/ZJ blocks and 2000+ TJ/WJ blocks do not interchange without significant modifications. (1997-1999 4.0L TJ Wrangler blocks will interchange in XJ/ZJ and visa-versa).

TJ/WJ 4.0L Engine blocks underwent clean sheet design changes effective in the 1999 WJ Grand and 2000 TJ Wrangler. These blocks are not interchangeable with XJ/ZJ engine blocks. The reason is motor mount bolt holes and belt driven accessory mounting bolt holes are in different locations, or not present at all, TJ/WJ vs. XJ/ZJ.