Hemps Posted July 25, 2014 Member ID: 1482 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 37 Topic Count: 120 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2018 Content Per Day: 0.40 Reputation: 1440 Achievement Points: 15303 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/05/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 15 Birthday: 07/13/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted July 25, 2014 i just acquired a 2000 jeep wrangle tj 2.5 L4. will be getting it here in 2-3 weeks. the engine had a piston break apart with nice size gouges in the cylinder. and the trans is shot also. So i'm looking into getting a rebuilt long block. im looking to replace as many parts on the engine as possible so it will be a dependable driver. going to be doing the install myself which im confident in doing, but not so much as in rebuilding,but still thinking i might try doing the engine.......? so far im looking at getting the engine threw autozone, which are done by surefire with a 3yr warranty,(http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Surefire-Engine/_/N-je9qdZ9enw6?itemIdentifier=561307_845936_11266_) had a friend put 2 of this in and 1 of them for his brother and it at 135,000 miles and still going, but if anyone knows of a better engine builder that does 2.5s let me know.? been looking and surefire seems to have good reviews and also works with the better business bureau. im still thinking about how much it would be to do myself with getting the block fixed and the head also with valves and all...i do have a couple of friends who might lend a hand and give some knowledge in getting it done...and if i can save some cash would be great also! guess ill start pricing that up and see. ill update with pics as soon as i get started hxtr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Damage_inc- Posted July 25, 2014 Member ID: 2048 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 294 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 6689 Content Per Day: 1.37 Reputation: 4709 Achievement Points: 48999 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 12/15/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 29, 2023 Birthday: 05/30/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted July 25, 2014 hmm .enjoy the death wobble once it starts Hemps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Hemps Posted July 25, 2014 Member ID: 1482 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 37 Topic Count: 120 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2018 Content Per Day: 0.40 Reputation: 1440 Achievement Points: 15303 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/05/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 15 Birthday: 07/13/1967 Device: Windows Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 hmm .enjoy the death wobble once it starts lol, this is my brothers old jeep and never had that problem, but i had a 1976 blazer that did, those where the days! Damage_inc- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
hxtr Posted July 25, 2014 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 3.17 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129713 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted July 25, 2014 Take pictures when you get her all fixed up. Is this your engine? It is a 2.5 L V8? I think you are smart getting the Long Block. Don't take any chances. http://www.lowmileageparts.com/2000-JEEP-WRANGLER-Engine-P317800.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjwgMieBRCB3bqB94e9lD4SJABW3sTNocZ5B9FJ46O_Znu2a7zHN3_N8NDoLtGMSOAQ-5vWpRoC4G3w_wcB#.U9KwKPldUVg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemps Posted July 25, 2014 Member ID: 1482 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 37 Topic Count: 120 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2018 Content Per Day: 0.40 Reputation: 1440 Achievement Points: 15303 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/05/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 15 Birthday: 07/13/1967 Device: Windows Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Take pictures when you get her all fixed up. Is this your engine? It is a 2.5 L V8? I think you are smart getting the Long Block. Don't take any chances. http://www.lowmileageparts.com/2000-JEEP-WRANGLER-Engine-P317800.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjwgMieBRCB3bqB94e9lD4SJABW3sTNocZ5B9FJ46O_Znu2a7zHN3_N8NDoLtGMSOAQ-5vWpRoC4G3w_wcB#.U9KwKPldUVg no, its a straight 4 cylinder, nothing great. did look into going to a bigger engine but would cost way to much since i would need to get a different trans,transfer case,drive shafts,and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
hxtr Posted July 25, 2014 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 3.17 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129713 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted July 25, 2014 no, its a straight 4 cylinder, nothing great. did look into going to a bigger engine but would cost way to much since i would need to get a different trans,transfer case,drive shafts,and more. That is a big 4 cylinder. It would been a small V8. I thought it would be a V6 or Strait 6. Amazing how much power 4 cylinder have today. My 1.7, 2500 lb care moves my car along just fine. My folks Honda CRV 2.4 or 2.5, 4 cylinder gets 30mpg and it is over 4000lb. Plenty of power and it a strong engine. Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted July 27, 2014 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 296 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4469 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3628 Achievement Points: 36511 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hemps best find any good running 6 cyl jeep same year that's body is rusted out on craiglist and swap body or just need to swap front springs, power train and drive shaft's and complete axel's to keep same gear ratio for the 6 use grade 8 bolts in the 6 cyl set-up holes on frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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