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help if possible 1999 Xj motor into a 2000 Wj

Old 11-24-2011, 06:03 PM
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Default help if possible 1999 Xj motor into a 2000 Wj

Hey my motor mounts dont wanna seem to line up any suggestions on what others have done, I dont really wanna re drill but I will if needed.
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The block is different.. the XJ block will not align with the WJ mounts.

I'v never read of anyone drilling and tapping the WJ block to do this, i'm not sure the block will allow it honestly.

What you need is another WJ or 01+ TJ engine block.
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Originally Posted by OverlandXJ
The block is different.. the XJ block will not align with the WJ mounts.

I'v never read of anyone drilling and tapping the WJ block to do this, i'm not sure the block will allow it honestly.

What you need is another WJ or 01+ TJ engine block.
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That sucks!!
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Originally Posted by JeepingDan
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That sucks!!

Sorry bout that...

I found out the same after buying a WJ needing an engine.. thought i could use a 96 XJ engine i have with 60K. I ended up buying a rebuilt one..
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Will a WJ engine bolt into an XJ?
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Originally Posted by WantACherokee
Will a WJ engine bolt into an XJ?
Not very easily. You need conversion motor mounts that only Brown Dog makes.

There are other issues to deal with as well
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