GlassGoblin
New Member
- Joined
- Oct 29, 2021
- Location
- New Mexico
Hey everyone,
New Guy here. I found some great info already through various searches. I recently bought a stock 1987 AMC era XJ with (all indication) a blown 4.0l engine. (Overheated and was parked 17 years ago). The seller also included a 4.0 from a 1996 jeep (don't know what model).
My plan is to swap the engines (the donor only has 20k miles supposedly), and then try to rebuild/sell the original engine.
What do I need to know about this swap? Specific differences in the years of engines. Things I should do while I have the whole thing torn asunder? Advice, tips, tricks, jokes are all welcome.
I am not a certified mechanic. I have rebuilt engines, and done a lot of mechanic work. This is my first engine swap, as well as my first 4.0.
Thanks in advance.
New Guy here. I found some great info already through various searches. I recently bought a stock 1987 AMC era XJ with (all indication) a blown 4.0l engine. (Overheated and was parked 17 years ago). The seller also included a 4.0 from a 1996 jeep (don't know what model).
My plan is to swap the engines (the donor only has 20k miles supposedly), and then try to rebuild/sell the original engine.
What do I need to know about this swap? Specific differences in the years of engines. Things I should do while I have the whole thing torn asunder? Advice, tips, tricks, jokes are all welcome.
I am not a certified mechanic. I have rebuilt engines, and done a lot of mechanic work. This is my first engine swap, as well as my first 4.0.
Thanks in advance.
