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Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) Earle "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message news:bJpLg.5171$Qg.1216@southeast.rr.com... > Yeah, but you have a soft block chebby motor, not that wonderful 4.0 > six. Odds are my 4.0 will still be going strong when your ready for > another rebuild. > > I've got an unlimited warranty for 18,000 miles, (engine and labor if it > fails), after that I have to pay for labor but the engine is warranted > for as long as I own the Jeep... and I expect to have this Jeep for a > LONG time. > > More often that not you really do get what you pay for. > > Jeff DeWitt > > Earle Horton wrote: > > I paid $3,000 for a new 350 in my Suburban. That's more cubic inches than > > you got, and cheaper too. Always a good thing to remember, when dealing > > with Chrysler Products, is that you are going to pay more, just for the > > privilege of dealing with them. Too bad Chevy doesn't make a removable top > > short wheelbase 4x4. > > > > Earle > > > > "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message > > news:BtPKg.9137$lk6.3477@tornado.southeast.rr.com. .. > > > >>Yes. > >> > >>I paid almost $4,000 for a new 4.0 in my Cherokee, of course someone > >>else did the work and they replaced a bunch of other stuff while it was > >>apart. > >> > >>Jeff DeWitt > >> > >>bobvonbob wrote: > >> > >>>thanks alot - i get it now... i'll have to take a tape measure along to > >>>decide whether this is a good idea. > >>>i suppose $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer > >>>etc etc - yes? > >>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and > >>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a > >>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it > >>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck. > >>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the > >>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out > >>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured > >>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see. > >>>thanks for all the advice, > >>>bennett > >>> > > > > > > |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) Earle "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message news:bJpLg.5171$Qg.1216@southeast.rr.com... > Yeah, but you have a soft block chebby motor, not that wonderful 4.0 > six. Odds are my 4.0 will still be going strong when your ready for > another rebuild. > > I've got an unlimited warranty for 18,000 miles, (engine and labor if it > fails), after that I have to pay for labor but the engine is warranted > for as long as I own the Jeep... and I expect to have this Jeep for a > LONG time. > > More often that not you really do get what you pay for. > > Jeff DeWitt > > Earle Horton wrote: > > I paid $3,000 for a new 350 in my Suburban. That's more cubic inches than > > you got, and cheaper too. Always a good thing to remember, when dealing > > with Chrysler Products, is that you are going to pay more, just for the > > privilege of dealing with them. Too bad Chevy doesn't make a removable top > > short wheelbase 4x4. > > > > Earle > > > > "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message > > news:BtPKg.9137$lk6.3477@tornado.southeast.rr.com. .. > > > >>Yes. > >> > >>I paid almost $4,000 for a new 4.0 in my Cherokee, of course someone > >>else did the work and they replaced a bunch of other stuff while it was > >>apart. > >> > >>Jeff DeWitt > >> > >>bobvonbob wrote: > >> > >>>thanks alot - i get it now... i'll have to take a tape measure along to > >>>decide whether this is a good idea. > >>>i suppose $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer > >>>etc etc - yes? > >>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and > >>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a > >>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it > >>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck. > >>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the > >>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out > >>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured > >>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see. > >>>thanks for all the advice, > >>>bennett > >>> > > > > > > |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
My original 4.0 had 300,000 miles when a rod bearing started knocking,
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG) If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which vehicle lasts the longest <G>. Jeff DeWitt Earle Horton wrote: > Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was > burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch > aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the > windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, > so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will > also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) > > Earle > > "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message > news:bJpLg.5171$Qg.1216@southeast.rr.com... > >>Yeah, but you have a soft block chebby motor, not that wonderful 4.0 >>six. Odds are my 4.0 will still be going strong when your ready for >>another rebuild. >> >>I've got an unlimited warranty for 18,000 miles, (engine and labor if it >>fails), after that I have to pay for labor but the engine is warranted >>for as long as I own the Jeep... and I expect to have this Jeep for a >>LONG time. >> >>More often that not you really do get what you pay for. >> >>Jeff DeWitt >> >>Earle Horton wrote: >> >>>I paid $3,000 for a new 350 in my Suburban. That's more cubic inches > > than > >>>you got, and cheaper too. Always a good thing to remember, when dealing >>>with Chrysler Products, is that you are going to pay more, just for the >>>privilege of dealing with them. Too bad Chevy doesn't make a removable > > top > >>>short wheelbase 4x4. >>> >>>Earle >>> >>>"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message >>>news:BtPKg.9137$lk6.3477@tornado.southeast.rr.c om... >>> >>> >>>>Yes. >>>> >>>>I paid almost $4,000 for a new 4.0 in my Cherokee, of course someone >>>>else did the work and they replaced a bunch of other stuff while it was >>>>apart. >>>> >>>>Jeff DeWitt >>>> >>>>bobvonbob wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>>thanks alot - i get it now... i'll have to take a tape measure along to >>>>>decide whether this is a good idea. >>>>>i suppose $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer >>>>>etc etc - yes? >>>>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and >>>>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a >>>>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it >>>>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck. >>>>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the >>>>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out >>>>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured >>>>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see. >>>>>thanks for all the advice, >>>>>bennett >>>>> >>> >>> >>> > > |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
My original 4.0 had 300,000 miles when a rod bearing started knocking,
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG) If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which vehicle lasts the longest <G>. Jeff DeWitt Earle Horton wrote: > Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was > burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch > aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the > windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, > so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will > also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) > > Earle > > "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message > news:bJpLg.5171$Qg.1216@southeast.rr.com... > >>Yeah, but you have a soft block chebby motor, not that wonderful 4.0 >>six. Odds are my 4.0 will still be going strong when your ready for >>another rebuild. >> >>I've got an unlimited warranty for 18,000 miles, (engine and labor if it >>fails), after that I have to pay for labor but the engine is warranted >>for as long as I own the Jeep... and I expect to have this Jeep for a >>LONG time. >> >>More often that not you really do get what you pay for. >> >>Jeff DeWitt >> >>Earle Horton wrote: >> >>>I paid $3,000 for a new 350 in my Suburban. That's more cubic inches > > than > >>>you got, and cheaper too. Always a good thing to remember, when dealing >>>with Chrysler Products, is that you are going to pay more, just for the >>>privilege of dealing with them. Too bad Chevy doesn't make a removable > > top > >>>short wheelbase 4x4. >>> >>>Earle >>> >>>"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message >>>news:BtPKg.9137$lk6.3477@tornado.southeast.rr.c om... >>> >>> >>>>Yes. >>>> >>>>I paid almost $4,000 for a new 4.0 in my Cherokee, of course someone >>>>else did the work and they replaced a bunch of other stuff while it was >>>>apart. >>>> >>>>Jeff DeWitt >>>> >>>>bobvonbob wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>>thanks alot - i get it now... i'll have to take a tape measure along to >>>>>decide whether this is a good idea. >>>>>i suppose $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer >>>>>etc etc - yes? >>>>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and >>>>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a >>>>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it >>>>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck. >>>>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the >>>>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out >>>>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured >>>>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see. >>>>>thanks for all the advice, >>>>>bennett >>>>> >>> >>> >>> > > |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
My original 4.0 had 300,000 miles when a rod bearing started knocking,
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG) If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which vehicle lasts the longest <G>. Jeff DeWitt Earle Horton wrote: > Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was > burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch > aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the > windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, > so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will > also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) > > Earle > > "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message > news:bJpLg.5171$Qg.1216@southeast.rr.com... > >>Yeah, but you have a soft block chebby motor, not that wonderful 4.0 >>six. Odds are my 4.0 will still be going strong when your ready for >>another rebuild. >> >>I've got an unlimited warranty for 18,000 miles, (engine and labor if it >>fails), after that I have to pay for labor but the engine is warranted >>for as long as I own the Jeep... and I expect to have this Jeep for a >>LONG time. >> >>More often that not you really do get what you pay for. >> >>Jeff DeWitt >> >>Earle Horton wrote: >> >>>I paid $3,000 for a new 350 in my Suburban. That's more cubic inches > > than > >>>you got, and cheaper too. Always a good thing to remember, when dealing >>>with Chrysler Products, is that you are going to pay more, just for the >>>privilege of dealing with them. Too bad Chevy doesn't make a removable > > top > >>>short wheelbase 4x4. >>> >>>Earle >>> >>>"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message >>>news:BtPKg.9137$lk6.3477@tornado.southeast.rr.c om... >>> >>> >>>>Yes. >>>> >>>>I paid almost $4,000 for a new 4.0 in my Cherokee, of course someone >>>>else did the work and they replaced a bunch of other stuff while it was >>>>apart. >>>> >>>>Jeff DeWitt >>>> >>>>bobvonbob wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>>thanks alot - i get it now... i'll have to take a tape measure along to >>>>>decide whether this is a good idea. >>>>>i suppose $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer >>>>>etc etc - yes? >>>>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and >>>>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a >>>>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it >>>>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck. >>>>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the >>>>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out >>>>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured >>>>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see. >>>>>thanks for all the advice, >>>>>bennett >>>>> >>> >>> >>> > > |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
Bummer! That's the name of the brand you used that they called oil?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Earle Horton wrote: > > Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was > burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch > aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the > windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, > so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will > also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) > > Earle |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
Bummer! That's the name of the brand you used that they called oil?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Earle Horton wrote: > > Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was > burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch > aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the > windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, > so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will > also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) > > Earle |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
Bummer! That's the name of the brand you used that they called oil?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Earle Horton wrote: > > Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was > burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch > aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the > windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, > so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will > also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) > > Earle |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
I bought it used. I put Valvoline in it now.
Earle "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:44FE5CC4.C4A8338C@cox.net... > Bummer! That's the name of the brand you used that they called oil? > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Earle Horton wrote: > > > > Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was > > burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch > > aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the > > windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, > > so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will > > also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) > > > > Earle |
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
I bought it used. I put Valvoline in it now.
Earle "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:44FE5CC4.C4A8338C@cox.net... > Bummer! That's the name of the brand you used that they called oil? > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Earle Horton wrote: > > > > Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was > > burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch > > aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the > > windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles, > > so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will > > also last as long as your Jeep. ;^) > > > > Earle |
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