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Old 03-16-2010 | 07:59 AM
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I'm looking at a 99 Cherokee Classic with the V-6. 204k miles. I know the 4 liter is bullet proof. Can anyone offer any insight into the durability of the V-6. It's for my 16 year old daughter. Thanks for your help. Vince
Old 03-16-2010 | 08:17 AM
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It's actually an inline 6, not a V6, and they're tough as nails. I've got 200K on mine and it runs great. There are people on here with over 300K on their stock motors. The motor will outlast the body, which is known to rust away.
Old 03-16-2010 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks for your help. I hadn't looked at it yet, he told me it had a V-6 in it. I can probably buy it for less that $3k. Thanks again.
Old 03-16-2010 | 08:56 AM
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Good engine, decent price, check for rust issues, and tell the current owner is an inline 6, not a V-6.
Old 03-16-2010 | 09:33 AM
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i have heard people call a inline 4 or a 4 cylinder , a v-4.....what the hack is a v-4 lol
Old 03-16-2010 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cj's99xjsport
i have heard people call a inline 4 or a 4 cylinder , a v-4.....what the hack is a v-4 lol
There are a couple of over seas manufacturers that make v-4 motors But in the states they are inline or straight 4 .
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Originally Posted by troy fritz
There are a couple of over seas manufacturers that make v-4 motors But in the states they are inline or straight 4 .

yeah, i know right , i just thought it was funny when i heard that
Old 03-16-2010 | 10:53 AM
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i think some sport bikes come with v4s also
Old 03-16-2010 | 11:42 AM
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This look like a v6?


Lol, as other people have said its a I6.

Its a good motor, and if taken care of will go past 420,000 (highest Ive seen on here and still going AFAIK)
They will definately outlast the body.

The Aw4 is a good trans too and will last about as long as the motor.
Old 03-16-2010 | 01:13 PM
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Uhm, guys, AFAIK Jeep did put a V6 into some jeeps didn't they?
Old 03-16-2010 | 01:21 PM
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for the cherokee there was this engine from 1984-1986 GM 2.8L V6 - 115 hp @ 4800 rpm, 145 ft lb @ 2400 rpm
Old 03-16-2010 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Kmart164
Uhm, guys, AFAIK Jeep did put a V6 into some jeeps didn't they?
Originally Posted by nepaxj
for the cherokee there was this engine from 1984-1986 GM 2.8L V6 - 115 hp @ 4800 rpm, 145 ft lb @ 2400 rpm
yup..
but if you read the OP, he said 99 Cherokee
Old 03-16-2010 | 02:08 PM
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yea your right, thought i'd just throw it out there
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Originally Posted by Defiance665
This look like a v6?

It looks like one thats been straightened out.lol
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