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12-27-2014, 08:18 AM
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Well just found out I need around 2k motor work done to my 96 xj
. Instead of doing that I am looking into just getting a different motor. What swaps over without any mods.
. Instead of doing that I am looking into just getting a different motor. What swaps over without any mods.
12-27-2014, 08:50 AM
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Year: 1995
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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
1991 and on 4.0's are the H.O. engines. 91-96 will be a direct swap, 97-99 don't have the water temp gauge sender in the head like the earlier engines do. You can not use an engine from 99+ WJ or TJ, the accessory bolt locations are totally different. So you can use a 4.0 from a 93-96 ZJ and a 91-96 XJ without any needed mods, and an engine from a 97-98 ZJ or a 97-99 XJ with a slight mod for the temp sender.
12-27-2014, 09:34 AM
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1991 and on 4.0's are the H.O. engines. 91-96 will be a direct swap, 97-99 don't have the water temp gauge sender in the head like the earlier engines do. You can not use an engine from 99+ WJ or TJ, the accessory bolt locations are totally different. So you can use a 4.0 from a 93-96 ZJ and a 91-96 XJ without any needed mods, and an engine from a 97-98 ZJ or a 97-99 XJ with a slight mod for the temp sender.
12-27-2014, 11:28 AM
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The ZJ and XJ engines are the same. The 96 and newer bottom ends are stronger. A 99+ intake and Neon injectors may give a slight increase in power.
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12-27-2014, 01:02 PM
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The VM Motori? Nope... You think $2k in repairs is bad now? Lol Have fun finding one!
Renix block will also swap right in. YJ 4.0Ls too.
Renix block will also swap right in. YJ 4.0Ls too.
12-27-2014, 07:02 PM
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Its a rough estimate of what it would e including service charge since i don't have the correct equipment to do it
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