How durable is the 2.5L?
02-25-2005, 10:56 PM
#51
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Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
A 350chev might fit <BFG>
Carl
"Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
bolt
> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
it
> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
> which I beginning to think it may not.
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
> > if it repeats.
> >
> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh heh
> Naa
> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
knock
> in
> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
> totally
> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
it
> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
heard
> one
> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
sounds
> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about 2
> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
> knock
> > > to go away though dont you think?
> > >
> > >
> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in favor
> of
> > > the
> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
> determining
> > > > factors.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
> > > >
> > > > Carl
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
old
> > > 2.5L
> > > > > this morning.....
> > > > >
> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
> honest
> > > > the
> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil leaks...
> other
> > > > > than
> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
> miles on
> > > > it.
> > > > > I
> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has never
> let
> > > me
> > > > > > down..... yet.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
and
> the
> > > > > 5spd.
> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > thanks
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Carl
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Will Honea
>
>
Carl
"Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
bolt
> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
it
> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
> which I beginning to think it may not.
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
> > if it repeats.
> >
> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh heh
> Naa
> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
knock
> in
> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
> totally
> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
it
> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
heard
> one
> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
sounds
> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about 2
> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
> knock
> > > to go away though dont you think?
> > >
> > >
> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in favor
> of
> > > the
> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
> determining
> > > > factors.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
> > > >
> > > > Carl
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
old
> > > 2.5L
> > > > > this morning.....
> > > > >
> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
> honest
> > > > the
> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil leaks...
> other
> > > > > than
> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
> miles on
> > > > it.
> > > > > I
> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has never
> let
> > > me
> > > > > > down..... yet.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
and
> the
> > > > > 5spd.
> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > thanks
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Carl
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Will Honea
>
>
02-25-2005, 10:56 PM
#52
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Posts: n/a
Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
A 350chev might fit <BFG>
Carl
"Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
bolt
> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
it
> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
> which I beginning to think it may not.
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
> > if it repeats.
> >
> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh heh
> Naa
> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
knock
> in
> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
> totally
> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
it
> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
heard
> one
> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
sounds
> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about 2
> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
> knock
> > > to go away though dont you think?
> > >
> > >
> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in favor
> of
> > > the
> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
> determining
> > > > factors.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
> > > >
> > > > Carl
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
old
> > > 2.5L
> > > > > this morning.....
> > > > >
> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
> honest
> > > > the
> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil leaks...
> other
> > > > > than
> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
> miles on
> > > > it.
> > > > > I
> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has never
> let
> > > me
> > > > > > down..... yet.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
and
> the
> > > > > 5spd.
> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > thanks
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Carl
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Will Honea
>
>
Carl
"Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
bolt
> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
it
> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
> which I beginning to think it may not.
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
> > if it repeats.
> >
> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh heh
> Naa
> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
knock
> in
> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
> totally
> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
it
> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
heard
> one
> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
sounds
> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about 2
> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
> knock
> > > to go away though dont you think?
> > >
> > >
> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in favor
> of
> > > the
> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
> determining
> > > > factors.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
> > > >
> > > > Carl
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
old
> > > 2.5L
> > > > > this morning.....
> > > > >
> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
> honest
> > > > the
> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil leaks...
> other
> > > > > than
> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
> miles on
> > > > it.
> > > > > I
> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has never
> let
> > > me
> > > > > > down..... yet.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
and
> the
> > > > > 5spd.
> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > thanks
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Carl
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Will Honea
>
>
02-25-2005, 11:40 PM
#53
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Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
And would be my first choice.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
02-25-2005, 11:40 PM
#54
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Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
And would be my first choice.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
02-25-2005, 11:40 PM
#55
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Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
And would be my first choice.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
02-26-2005, 11:40 PM
#56
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Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
They sell LS1 turn-key motors for about $7k...
http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Eric
99 TJ SE
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:421ff3c7_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
>
> "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
>> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
>> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
> bolt
>> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
> it
>> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
>> which I beginning to think it may not.
>>
>>
>> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
>> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
>> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
>> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
>> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
>> > if it repeats.
>> >
>> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh
>> > > heh
>> Naa
>> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
> knock
>> in
>> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
>> totally
>> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
> it
>> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
> heard
>> one
>> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
> sounds
>> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about
>> > > 2
>> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
>> knock
>> > > to go away though dont you think?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in
>> > > > favor
>> of
>> > > the
>> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
>> determining
>> > > > factors.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
>> > > >
>> > > > Carl
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
> old
>> > > 2.5L
>> > > > > this morning.....
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
>> honest
>> > > > the
>> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil
>> > > > > > leaks...
>> other
>> > > > > than
>> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
>> miles on
>> > > > it.
>> > > > > I
>> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has
>> > > > > > never
>> let
>> > > me
>> > > > > > down..... yet.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
> and
>> the
>> > > > > 5spd.
>> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > thanks
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > Carl
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Will Honea
>>
>>
>
>
http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Eric
99 TJ SE
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:421ff3c7_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
>
> "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
>> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
>> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
> bolt
>> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
> it
>> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
>> which I beginning to think it may not.
>>
>>
>> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
>> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
>> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
>> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
>> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
>> > if it repeats.
>> >
>> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh
>> > > heh
>> Naa
>> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
> knock
>> in
>> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
>> totally
>> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
> it
>> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
> heard
>> one
>> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
> sounds
>> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about
>> > > 2
>> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
>> knock
>> > > to go away though dont you think?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in
>> > > > favor
>> of
>> > > the
>> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
>> determining
>> > > > factors.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
>> > > >
>> > > > Carl
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
> old
>> > > 2.5L
>> > > > > this morning.....
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
>> honest
>> > > > the
>> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil
>> > > > > > leaks...
>> other
>> > > > > than
>> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
>> miles on
>> > > > it.
>> > > > > I
>> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has
>> > > > > > never
>> let
>> > > me
>> > > > > > down..... yet.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
> and
>> the
>> > > > > 5spd.
>> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > thanks
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > Carl
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Will Honea
>>
>>
>
>
02-26-2005, 11:40 PM
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
They sell LS1 turn-key motors for about $7k...
http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Eric
99 TJ SE
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:421ff3c7_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
>
> "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
>> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
>> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
> bolt
>> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
> it
>> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
>> which I beginning to think it may not.
>>
>>
>> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
>> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
>> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
>> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
>> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
>> > if it repeats.
>> >
>> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh
>> > > heh
>> Naa
>> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
> knock
>> in
>> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
>> totally
>> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
> it
>> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
> heard
>> one
>> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
> sounds
>> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about
>> > > 2
>> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
>> knock
>> > > to go away though dont you think?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in
>> > > > favor
>> of
>> > > the
>> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
>> determining
>> > > > factors.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
>> > > >
>> > > > Carl
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
> old
>> > > 2.5L
>> > > > > this morning.....
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
>> honest
>> > > > the
>> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil
>> > > > > > leaks...
>> other
>> > > > > than
>> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
>> miles on
>> > > > it.
>> > > > > I
>> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has
>> > > > > > never
>> let
>> > > me
>> > > > > > down..... yet.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
> and
>> the
>> > > > > 5spd.
>> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > thanks
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > Carl
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Will Honea
>>
>>
>
>
http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Eric
99 TJ SE
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:421ff3c7_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
>
> "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
>> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
>> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
> bolt
>> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
> it
>> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
>> which I beginning to think it may not.
>>
>>
>> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
>> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
>> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
>> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
>> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
>> > if it repeats.
>> >
>> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh
>> > > heh
>> Naa
>> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
> knock
>> in
>> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
>> totally
>> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
> it
>> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
> heard
>> one
>> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
> sounds
>> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about
>> > > 2
>> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
>> knock
>> > > to go away though dont you think?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in
>> > > > favor
>> of
>> > > the
>> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
>> determining
>> > > > factors.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
>> > > >
>> > > > Carl
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
> old
>> > > 2.5L
>> > > > > this morning.....
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
>> honest
>> > > > the
>> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil
>> > > > > > leaks...
>> other
>> > > > > than
>> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
>> miles on
>> > > > it.
>> > > > > I
>> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has
>> > > > > > never
>> let
>> > > me
>> > > > > > down..... yet.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
> and
>> the
>> > > > > 5spd.
>> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > thanks
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > Carl
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Will Honea
>>
>>
>
>
02-26-2005, 11:40 PM
#58
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
They sell LS1 turn-key motors for about $7k...
http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Eric
99 TJ SE
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:421ff3c7_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
>
> "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
>> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
>> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
> bolt
>> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
> it
>> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
>> which I beginning to think it may not.
>>
>>
>> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
>> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
>> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
>> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
>> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
>> > if it repeats.
>> >
>> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh
>> > > heh
>> Naa
>> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
> knock
>> in
>> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
>> totally
>> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
> it
>> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
> heard
>> one
>> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
> sounds
>> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about
>> > > 2
>> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
>> knock
>> > > to go away though dont you think?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in
>> > > > favor
>> of
>> > > the
>> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
>> determining
>> > > > factors.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
>> > > >
>> > > > Carl
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
> old
>> > > 2.5L
>> > > > > this morning.....
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
>> honest
>> > > > the
>> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil
>> > > > > > leaks...
>> other
>> > > > > than
>> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
>> miles on
>> > > > it.
>> > > > > I
>> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has
>> > > > > > never
>> let
>> > > me
>> > > > > > down..... yet.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
> and
>> the
>> > > > > 5spd.
>> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > thanks
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > Carl
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Will Honea
>>
>>
>
>
http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Eric
99 TJ SE
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:421ff3c7_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>A 350chev might fit <BFG>
>
> Carl
>
> "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
> news:111uvarpqvk3u4c@corp.supernews.com...
>> Alright...The frickin thing is still running...not sure how but it is and
>> I've been giving it the usual treatment.... Anyone know if a 4.0L will
> bolt
>> in where the 2.5L is? Or is that a major task? never really thought about
> it
>> but hey I'm willing to give it a shot, If this thing dies anytime soon...
>> which I beginning to think it may not.
>>
>>
>> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-YF598BhUzLNW@anon.none.net...
>> > Not odd at all if you spun a bearing and it reseated (temporarily).
>> > Might also have been a valve lifter. An oil change will tell you a
>> > fair amount - any metal in the oil is bad news but I think I would
>> > stay close to the barn until I dropped the pan and looked, especially
>> > if it repeats.
>> >
>> > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:39 UTC "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hey Bill.... Wish you had told me that before that statement!! heh
>> > > heh
>> Naa
>> > > the funny thing is I'm not sure I totally cooked it. I had a major
> knock
>> in
>> > > the lower engine kick in when I was driving around 50-55mph and it
>> totally
>> > > lost all power. I got it home which was maybe a 5 mile drive, Parked
> it
>> > > because I was pissed and walked away...came back out started it up
> heard
>> one
>> > > loud thump in the lower engine then bam it snapped out of it and
> sounds
>> > > fine...checked the oil before I started it that time and added about
>> > > 2
>> > > quarts. I dunno I havent driven it since then... kind of odd for the
>> knock
>> > > to go away though dont you think?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:421a792b$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > Sorry to hear that, Knight! I passed on the YJ with the 2.5 in
>> > > > favor
>> of
>> > > the
>> > > > 4.0 Cherokee I all ready have. Engine size was not one of the
>> determining
>> > > > factors.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks for the info everyone!
>> > > >
>> > > > Carl
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > news:111jtdcmnogc619@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > Well Carl..... I think I spoke too soon...I believe I cooked the
> old
>> > > 2.5L
>> > > > > this morning.....
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "Knight" <tknight@usacops.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > news:111ia5kkiv3pp98@corp.supernews.com...
>> > > > > > Hey Carl... I have an 86 Cherokee with the 2.5 in it and to be
>> honest
>> > > > the
>> > > > > > only problems I have had with the motor is constent oil
>> > > > > > leaks...
>> other
>> > > > > than
>> > > > > > that its a little under powered but hell its also got 167,000
>> miles on
>> > > > it.
>> > > > > I
>> > > > > > have had that poor Jeep in some bad places but the 2.5 has
>> > > > > > never
>> let
>> > > me
>> > > > > > down..... yet.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > > > > news:421563c9$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > > > > > > Looking at a 90YJ with a 4" lift and 33" tires. Has the 2.5L
> and
>> the
>> > > > > 5spd.
>> > > > > > > Red, rag top. 180K. Just how long does the 2.5L last?
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > thanks
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > Carl
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Will Honea
>>
>>
>
>
02-27-2005, 02:07 AM
#59
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
Eric did pass the time by typing:
> They sell LS1 turn-key motors for about $7k...
>
> http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
>
> They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
> debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Heck, the 4.0 crate is under 4k and it won't thrash your tranny.
http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/ca..._ID=2&src=gcrm
or there abouts
--
DougW
> They sell LS1 turn-key motors for about $7k...
>
> http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
>
> They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
> debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Heck, the 4.0 crate is under 4k and it won't thrash your tranny.
http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/ca..._ID=2&src=gcrm
or there abouts
--
DougW
02-27-2005, 02:07 AM
#60
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: How durable is the 2.5L?
Eric did pass the time by typing:
> They sell LS1 turn-key motors for about $7k...
>
> http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
>
> They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
> debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Heck, the 4.0 crate is under 4k and it won't thrash your tranny.
http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/ca..._ID=2&src=gcrm
or there abouts
--
DougW
> They sell LS1 turn-key motors for about $7k...
>
> http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/57390.html
>
> They have cheaper ones closer to $5k. Why do I know this? I'd been
> debating whether to keep building the 2.5 or not...
Heck, the 4.0 crate is under 4k and it won't thrash your tranny.
http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/ca..._ID=2&src=gcrm
or there abouts
--
DougW