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ok i searched for threads with this info but couldn't find one. I'm about to swap engines and I'm prob gonna get one from a JK what years of 4.0 will be the same as the one in my 2001 Cherokee?
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Originally Posted by michaelOH
ok i searched for threads with this info but couldn't find one. I'm about to swap engines and I'm prob gonna get one from a JK what years of 4.0 will be the same as the one in my 2001 Cherokee?
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so 00-01 are the only years for a direct swap?
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Year: 2000
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i put a 96 in my 2000. swap the distributor with the crank/cam sensor that the coil pack motors have. just have to mess with it to get it right. on mine its turned almost all the way forward.it can be done.
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Year: 2000
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any year 4.0 out of a grand or reg xj. just make sure you keep the stock intake/exhaust. and if you have a 00/01 xj make sure you get the 00/01 exhaust manifold. if you get the old style you will have a major exhaust leak.
i've already dont my swap with a 96 motor. everything is working great. havnt had it inspected yet due to money but if you have any questions about specifics just pm me. and ill tell you all i know on the subject.
i've already dont my swap with a 96 motor. everything is working great. havnt had it inspected yet due to money but if you have any questions about specifics just pm me. and ill tell you all i know on the subject.
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Ok quick question to make sure I'm reading this right. I have a 01 XJ and I found a 4.0 in a grand that's a distributor motor. To swap the only thing I have to do is get the packs to bolt on and swap out the distributor for the cam sensor. I heard I had to change out the cam as well? My motor is done and the motor I found is a fairly new one for a song of a price. Plan to start this tomorrow afternoon. Thanks
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Year: 2001
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Engine: 4.0l
Donor engine is from a 1996 ZJ. Will this work with swap of cam sensor for distributor fabricated brackets to hold pack rail, and use donor engine intake And exhaust?
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Year: 2000
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i am making tabs that will bolt into the valve cover studs and run under the coil when i get some metal. the bottom of the tabs will have nuts welded to the back of them so the coil will bolt in place. send me a PM about any questions. il will also include pictures if you would like.
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Year: 2001
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The swap is done and its running! Took a little bit longer than I wanted but its done. Only other I had to swap was the coolant temp sensor in the water neck needs swapped. Other than that its an easy swap. I popped the head off the old engine and the head gasket was blown across 4 cylinders and there were two cracks in the head.