jerryg

Yea it runs fine. Maybe Ill get used to it. But it is a dog :( Factory
manuals expensive?

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:22 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just curious if the 2.5L was running or not. Probably a chev v6 with an auto
> would be the easiest. The chev 4.3L v6 is a pretty stout motor.
>
> Carl
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1169785163.611529.114260@q2g2000cwa.go oglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> > YJ.
>
> > Greg
>
> > On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is always
> >> a
> >> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight in
> >> an
> >> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >> Carl
>
> >> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >> > What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >> > my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >> > difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >> > manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>
> >> > Greg
> >> > 86 XJ
> >> > 95 YJ
> >> > 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

Carl S

All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
> thinking of CJs?
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>> YJ.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>> always a
>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>> in an
>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>
>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>> Greg
>>>> 86 XJ
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Carl S

All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
> thinking of CJs?
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>> YJ.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>> always a
>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>> in an
>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>
>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>> Greg
>>>> 86 XJ
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Carl S

All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
> thinking of CJs?
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>> YJ.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>> always a
>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>> in an
>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>
>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>> Greg
>>>> 86 XJ
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Carl S

All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
> thinking of CJs?
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>> YJ.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>> always a
>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>> in an
>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>
>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>> Greg
>>>> 86 XJ
>>>> 95 YJ
>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

jerryg

Thanks for the in sight guys! Have a good night.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:28 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in messagenews:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>
> > Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or amI
> > thinking of CJs?
>
> > jerryg wrote:
> >> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> >> YJ.
>
> >> Greg
>
> >> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
> >>> always a
> >>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
> >>> in an
> >>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >>> Carl
>
> >>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
> >>>> Greg
> >>>> 86 XJ
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>
> > --
> > ÐÏ à¡± á- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

jerryg

Thanks for the in sight guys! Have a good night.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:28 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in messagenews:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>
> > Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or amI
> > thinking of CJs?
>
> > jerryg wrote:
> >> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> >> YJ.
>
> >> Greg
>
> >> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
> >>> always a
> >>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
> >>> in an
> >>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >>> Carl
>
> >>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
> >>>> Greg
> >>>> 86 XJ
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>
> > --
> > ÐÏ à¡± á- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

jerryg

Thanks for the in sight guys! Have a good night.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:28 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in messagenews:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>
> > Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or amI
> > thinking of CJs?
>
> > jerryg wrote:
> >> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> >> YJ.
>
> >> Greg
>
> >> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
> >>> always a
> >>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
> >>> in an
> >>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >>> Carl
>
> >>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
> >>>> Greg
> >>>> 86 XJ
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>
> > --
> > ÐÏ à¡± á- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

jerryg

Thanks for the in sight guys! Have a good night.

Greg

On Jan 25, 10:28 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in messagenews:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>
>
>
> > Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or amI
> > thinking of CJs?
>
> > jerryg wrote:
> >> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
> >> YJ.
>
> >> Greg
>
> >> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
> >>> always a
> >>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
> >>> in an
> >>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>
> >>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>
> >>> Carl
>
> >>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
> >>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>
> >>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
> >>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
> >>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
> >>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
> >>>> Greg
> >>>> 86 XJ
> >>>> 95 YJ
> >>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>
> > --
> > ÐÏ à¡± á- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

The Merg

yup, that's what I was thinking of. So with the '86, anything other
than a v6 is gonna be tough. Not that a V6 is a bad thing, though.

Carl S wrote:
> All XJ's are tight. I think the 84-86 was even tighter because they were
> running the 2.5L AMC I4 base motor or the 'upgrade' was a 2.8L v6 chev piece
> of garbage motor. When the 4.0 was introduced with the Renix system in '87,
> I belive they stretched the compartment to accomdate.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epbvo2$8pl$1@aioe.org...
>> Aren't the older XJs a little tighter in the engine compartment? Or am I
>> thinking of CJs?
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>>> Just like something with more umph I guess. Its a dog compared to my
>>> YJ.
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 10:15 pm, "Carl S" <carlsai...@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> What are the smog requirements where you live? The easiest swap is
>>>> always a
>>>> carbed motor and an auto trans. SBC is the most common, but very tight
>>>> in an
>>>> XJ. You might be able to do a 4.2L carbed or something.
>>>>
>>>> Whats wrong with the 2.5L?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>>
>>>> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in
>>>> messagenews:1169784718.912177.86040@j27g2000cwj.go oglegroups.com...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> What engine options do I have when it comes to decicing what to put in
>>>>> my newly aquired 86 XJ. It now has the 2.5 4 cyl. Manual trans. Is it a
>>>>> difficult swap? Also does anyone know what the cost of factory service
>>>>> manuals might cost for this vehicle? Many thanks in advance!!
>>>>> Greg
>>>>> 86 XJ
>>>>> 95 YJ
>>>>> 06 ZJ- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
>> --
>> ÐÏࡱá
>
>

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