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Mar 19, 2011 | 10:50 AM

coryw21

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From: Maine

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

looking for some help

hello i'm new to this i have a 88 cherokee and i was wondering if i could swap the motor out of my 98 into my 88 i know the wire harness might be the a task in itself, but was wondering if anyone could give me a few helpful hints

Mar 19, 2011 | 10:55 AM

nielsenml

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From: oregon

Year: 91

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Welcome to the site.
Don't have the knowledge your looking for on the engine swap, but, interested to find out.
Good luck

Mar 19, 2011 | 11:08 AM

99 Purple XJ

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From: Long Island N.Y.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

I know that the one problem you could run into is the 98 is OBD2 and the 88 is OBD1

Mar 20, 2011 | 02:34 AM

AMG

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From: Lexington, KY

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO with a bored throttle body and 703 injectors

Welcome from WA.

Mar 20, 2011 | 09:42 AM

coryw21

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From: Maine

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

thanks for the info and the i will let you guys know how it goes should have some pics of the old girl up soon...lol.. and if there is anymore info on this subject i would love to hear it