Have you ever rebuilt an XJ engine? Is it possible to do it without having to lift the engine? Ive found one which is in great condition but need of a rebuild which im willing to do.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5699276334.html

 

no sir i have not. maybe some else around here can chime in.

 

Just want to say thanks for all the input, its really helpful and sorry if I ask a lot of questions.

Are spring perches an easy job for welding? Im not a welder but I found a jeep that is in great condition minus bad brake lines and needs new front axle spring perches.

 

Hey no problem! Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of knowledge on replacing spring perches either. Hopefully someone can help you.

 

I finally got one! It needs a few changes and touch ups but pretty solid, rides great, engine string with a little over 200K on it. I might also have a spare motor coming so this is a great start for 1200!

 

Yay, looks good! Make sure you start a build thread so we can see your progress. Congrats man.

 

Looks good! From another Masshole, welcome to the forum!

 

Thanks guys! Im going to start my build thread once I get some decent pics of all my future construction areas.

fallenDown, I saw your other post, definitely looking to learn a lot about these XJ's so Im down to help turn some wrenches, Im about 45 min from pawtucket

 

Sounds good! I'm just waiting for some parts to come in currently so I can get my XJ back on the road. It's currently sitting on a lift with the wheels off and radiator out. Shop I work on it at is in Wrentham, if that's not too far. Got most the stuff that's needed for projects except a cherry picker.

 

Congrats on the purchase looks like U got a good purchase

 

Thanks JT!


FallenDown, Wrentham is pretty close, Im about 45 min from the outlets. Once I get a little more familiar with the jeep I'm going to start getting the engine running like new but I'll be around if you ever need a hand!

 

Sure thing! Let me know if you wanna put your jeep up on the lift. It's always good to take a look at everything from underneath.

 

Yea that would be awesome, what days/times are you normally free/working in the shop?

 

It varies, but I have a pretty open schedule. Weekdays and weekends. Sometimes I head over there early in the morning, or if I'm feeling lazy I'll head over there after noon. Shop's on a farm, so it's not too busy. I haven't been there since last week cause I'm waiting on some parts to come in and it looks like they won't be here til Monday, unless they get here earlier. So I can't really do any work on it til the parts come in. We could set something up after they come in whenever you're free if you wanna shoot me a pm.