87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
09-05-2006, 10:00 PM
#51
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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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
> >>>etc etc - yes?
> >>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
> >>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
> >>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
> >>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
> >>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
> >>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
> >>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
> >>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
> >>>thanks for all the advice,
> >>>bennett
> >>>
> >
> >
> >
burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
Earle
"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:bJpLg.5171$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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
> >>>etc etc - yes?
> >>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
> >>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
> >>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
> >>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
> >>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
> >>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
> >>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
> >>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
> >>>thanks for all the advice,
> >>>bennett
> >>>
> >
> >
> >
09-05-2006, 10:00 PM
#52
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Posts: n/a
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
Earle
"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:bJpLg.5171$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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
> >>>etc etc - yes?
> >>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
> >>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
> >>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
> >>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
> >>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
> >>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
> >>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
> >>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
> >>>thanks for all the advice,
> >>>bennett
> >>>
> >
> >
> >
burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
Earle
"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:bJpLg.5171$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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
> >>>etc etc - yes?
> >>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
> >>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
> >>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
> >>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
> >>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
> >>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
> >>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
> >>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
> >>>thanks for all the advice,
> >>>bennett
> >>>
> >
> >
> >
09-05-2006, 10:06 PM
#53
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Posts: n/a
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
My original 4.0 had 300,000 miles when a rod bearing started knocking,
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil
and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to
go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it
enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG)
If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which
vehicle lasts the longest <G>.
Jeff DeWitt
Earle Horton wrote:
> Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
> burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
> aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
> windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
> so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
> also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:bJpLg.5171$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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
>>>>>etc etc - yes?
>>>>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
>>>>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
>>>>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
>>>>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
>>>>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
>>>>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
>>>>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
>>>>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
>>>>>thanks for all the advice,
>>>>>bennett
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil
and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to
go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it
enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG)
If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which
vehicle lasts the longest <G>.
Jeff DeWitt
Earle Horton wrote:
> Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
> burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
> aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
> windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
> so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
> also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:bJpLg.5171$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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
>>>>>etc etc - yes?
>>>>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
>>>>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
>>>>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
>>>>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
>>>>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
>>>>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
>>>>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
>>>>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
>>>>>thanks for all the advice,
>>>>>bennett
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
09-05-2006, 10:06 PM
#54
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
My original 4.0 had 300,000 miles when a rod bearing started knocking,
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil
and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to
go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it
enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG)
If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which
vehicle lasts the longest <G>.
Jeff DeWitt
Earle Horton wrote:
> Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
> burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
> aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
> windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
> so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
> also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:bJpLg.5171$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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
>>>>>etc etc - yes?
>>>>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
>>>>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
>>>>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
>>>>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
>>>>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
>>>>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
>>>>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
>>>>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
>>>>>thanks for all the advice,
>>>>>bennett
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil
and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to
go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it
enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG)
If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which
vehicle lasts the longest <G>.
Jeff DeWitt
Earle Horton wrote:
> Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
> burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
> aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
> windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
> so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
> also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:bJpLg.5171$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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
>>>>>etc etc - yes?
>>>>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
>>>>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
>>>>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
>>>>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
>>>>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
>>>>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
>>>>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
>>>>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
>>>>>thanks for all the advice,
>>>>>bennett
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
09-05-2006, 10:06 PM
#55
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
My original 4.0 had 300,000 miles when a rod bearing started knocking,
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil
and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to
go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it
enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG)
If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which
vehicle lasts the longest <G>.
Jeff DeWitt
Earle Horton wrote:
> Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
> burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
> aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
> windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
> so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
> also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:bJpLg.5171$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 $500 is reasonable for a low mileage 4.0 engine + computer
>>>>>etc etc - yes?
>>>>>in truth, this vehicle is my daily driver, but the motor is tired and
>>>>>the carb has given me nothing but trouble - if i cannot make a
>>>>>relatively cost effective engine swap i believe i will be selling it
>>>>>and buying an 80's Toyota 4runner or 4x4 truck.
>>>>>i had gotten pretty convinced that i just dont have the time, the
>>>>>money, the space, or the energy right now to make a proper vehicle out
>>>>>of this wrangler... but then this opportunity popped up and i figured
>>>>>i'd give it a shot... guess i'll just have to see.
>>>>>thanks for all the advice,
>>>>>bennett
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
still had lots of pep and never did burn any oil. I'm using better oil
and being a lot better about oil changes with this engine so it ought to
go even further. This is a quick little Jeep and I tend to drive it
enthusiastically. (It also gives me a steady 20 MPG)
If we both keep coming back to this NG I guess we will find out which
vehicle lasts the longest <G>.
Jeff DeWitt
Earle Horton wrote:
> Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
> burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
> aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the blowby off the
> windshield. I have had the replacement engine for five years, 30,000 miles,
> so the warranty I got with it is pretty much moot now. I expect it will
> also last as long as your Jeep. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:bJpLg.5171$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
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
09-06-2006, 01:29 AM
#56
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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
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
09-06-2006, 01:29 AM
#57
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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
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
09-06-2006, 01:29 AM
#58
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Posts: n/a
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
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
09-06-2006, 10:21 AM
#59
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Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
I bought it used. I put Valvoline in it now.
Earle
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44FE5CC4.C4A8338C@***.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
Earle
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44FE5CC4.C4A8338C@***.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
09-06-2006, 10:21 AM
#60
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Re: 87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
I bought it used. I put Valvoline in it now.
Earle
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44FE5CC4.C4A8338C@***.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
Earle
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:44FE5CC4.C4A8338C@***.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