Killa

Anyone on here in MD have experience replacing engines or know anyone or reputable shop that has done this type of work on XJs? 99.99% sure I need to replace my motor. I have a 2000 XJ classic, just under 90k miles. Looks like previous owner didn't really take care of it to well. Oil pressure drops to zero at idle. I was told barrings are worn.

Not the sending unit or gauge and also had a new oil pump put on. The new pump helped for a while but, pressure is now back to zero at idle again. I even had the shop put on a new pump with the same result. That said, I need some help!!! Would love to take this task on myself, but I know my mechanic skill level and knowledge are not quite there yet.

I was leaning towards purchasing a Jasper, but its really expensive for shop to install ($4,800 from multiple shops) and I want to continue to stay married. Lol. I plan on holding on to my XJ forever so appreciate any advice? I'm not against purchasing used, but just don't want to run into the same problem.

Thanks in advance...

dukie564

most likely you don't need a replacement, you just need to replace the crank bearings, which is as simple as dropping the oil pan and sliding the old ones out and the new ones in. Most shops can do this but try and find one that rebuilds engines regularly.

Now the cause of this on such a low mileage engine should be a concern. Your year cherokee had issues with the head cracking and allowing coolant into the oil. Do you see any evidence of this happening? You need to pull the dipstick and see if the oil is milky/frothy. Also remove the oil filler cap and look for deposits between cylinders 3 and 4.

Killa

Thanks! Will do.

ryan_kelly

I have been looking for side work so if you can't find anyone I can do it. You get the motor or parts you want and I can take care of it for $55 an hour. Goes for any one. I have built a few engines including a '03 bmw 745i. Pm me. I wont have really fast turn around for engine replacement but it will get done as fast a possible. Considering my crazy schedule.

dukie564

anyone have a set of good quality large snap ring pliers (constricting type) I can borrow? I have a 2 1/2" snap ring I need to take off my johnny joints. tip-to-tip needs to be about 1" fully open.

ryan_kelly

I do. Got quite a few.

ryan_kelly

I do have some.

dukie564

you might be my hero if I could borrow a set that would fit my JJs

dukie564

Also, I'm looking for some stock leaf springs in good condition (intact spring eyes, minimal sagging) for my bastard pack build. Bushings don't matter - i have new ones. PM me if you have some to get rid of

Located in Laurel, MD

ryan_kelly

Threw away my leafs. Sorry. Plenty of good ones at crazy rays.

dukie564

Bastard!

LoveMy89Anya

im headed to the crazy rays on hawkins point tomorrow mornin. anyone feel like meeting me there to have some fun cannibalizing old jeeps? also, ill let you drool over the thick layer of mud caked on the bottom half of Anya...found us a nice little puddle to play in yesterday ^_^

side note, anyone know what the 3 and 1-2 positions are for on an automatic? iv never taken her out of drive and im afraid to cuz i dunno what they do...i dont wanna burn extra gas or burn something else up.

dukie564

controls the upshifts. In "3" it won't go into overdrive (good for towing). In "1-2" it won't go above 2nd gear (good for off-road or slow pulling - hardly ever used).

so..you don't really need to get out of drive.

dukie564

oh hey, check out the leaf packs on the XJs you see for me tomorrow would you? I need ones that have positive arch (think smile) in them still, and that don't look too bad condition wise. If you find some good ones let me know.

LoveMy89Anya

np. ill be home prolly by 10A unless i found some massive, must have item that takes hours to remove, so check back around 10:30-11A for a PM.

btw, know anything about vibration-while-accelerating issues? it happens the worst after the kickdown at 35-40 MPH, so im thinking about 3rd gear? its killing her power and is annoyingly noisy and unpleasant.