98 Cherokee sport Diesel conversion

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08-07-2014, 10:36 AM

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98 Cherokee sport Diesel conversion

I have a 1997 VW Eurovan Transporter with a 2.4 L Diesel no Turbo,
I was thinking to put that engine in my Jeep. The bellhousing is not a probleme for me i can figer that out but im worry about installing my 4.0 flexplate on my 2.4 If some one have any idea let me know.

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08-07-2014, 01:44 PM

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Year: 1994

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Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Why would you swap this into your XJ? Is there a problem with your engine?

You honestly think a 4.0 flexplate will work on a 2.4?

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08-07-2014, 10:11 PM

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Year: 1998

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I'm not trying to be mean when I say this, but the fact that you even considered that swap tells me you don't know enough about automotive mechanics to even mess with any engine swap. The flexplate is the least of your issues.

Fuel tank, pump, and line issues. Exhaust issues. Electrical/electronic adapting and merging issues. Gearing vs. Power curve issues. Cooling issues. The list goes on and on and on...