Re: How Many Miles?
 

Carl wrote:
> Agree 100%. 4.0L is one of the best engines ever made.
>


A lot of Australians think that of the Holden too, but it is in fact a
shitbox. And the Brits adore the DOHC Jag XK engine, which is pretty
stout, but demands maintenance lest it die. I like the 4.0 but I can't
say it's any better than the late Chevy or 300 Ford inline sixes. Nor
the Mopar Slant Six. And really, the mechanically stoutest six I know
of is the SOHC Benz used in a lot of cars in the sixties and seventies.
It most always makes it to the scrapyard (rust) under its own power!

Re: How Many Miles?
 

Carl wrote:
> Agree 100%. 4.0L is one of the best engines ever made.
>


A lot of Australians think that of the Holden too, but it is in fact a
shitbox. And the Brits adore the DOHC Jag XK engine, which is pretty
stout, but demands maintenance lest it die. I like the 4.0 but I can't
say it's any better than the late Chevy or 300 Ford inline sixes. Nor
the Mopar Slant Six. And really, the mechanically stoutest six I know
of is the SOHC Benz used in a lot of cars in the sixties and seventies.
It most always makes it to the scrapyard (rust) under its own power!

Re: How Many Miles?
 

Carl wrote:
> Agree 100%. 4.0L is one of the best engines ever made.
>


A lot of Australians think that of the Holden too, but it is in fact a
shitbox. And the Brits adore the DOHC Jag XK engine, which is pretty
stout, but demands maintenance lest it die. I like the 4.0 but I can't
say it's any better than the late Chevy or 300 Ford inline sixes. Nor
the Mopar Slant Six. And really, the mechanically stoutest six I know
of is the SOHC Benz used in a lot of cars in the sixties and seventies.
It most always makes it to the scrapyard (rust) under its own power!

Re: How Many Miles?
 

I agree on the balance - the Jeep I6 may be great for long life and low down
torque, but it is about as smooth as a tractor.
The smoothest engine I've had was a I6 2.6 litre Rover engine, (designed by
Triumph).


Dave Milne, Scotland


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:E64Og.12248$JR5.8313@dukeread11...
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> > Agreed on all counts. I think D-C's decision to discontinue the 4.0L
> > inline six was mainly because since they discontinued the Cherokee,
> > it only was produced for one vehicle, the Wrangler, and they
> > perferred to have an engine that was produced for other vehicles as
> > well for economy of production. The '07 Wrangler has a V6 that is
> > also used in Chrysler minivans (although with a different driveline
> > layout). It is not the same engine as found in the Liberty.
>
> From what I understand the decision was based on the production molds
> and equipment simply getting worn out and that retooling was too
> expensive. Of course that could be pure bull..
>
> The I6 is a nice engine to be sure, but there are better engines out
> there now with more power and less of the balance issues the I6 has.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: How Many Miles?
 

I agree on the balance - the Jeep I6 may be great for long life and low down
torque, but it is about as smooth as a tractor.
The smoothest engine I've had was a I6 2.6 litre Rover engine, (designed by
Triumph).


Dave Milne, Scotland


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:E64Og.12248$JR5.8313@dukeread11...
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> > Agreed on all counts. I think D-C's decision to discontinue the 4.0L
> > inline six was mainly because since they discontinued the Cherokee,
> > it only was produced for one vehicle, the Wrangler, and they
> > perferred to have an engine that was produced for other vehicles as
> > well for economy of production. The '07 Wrangler has a V6 that is
> > also used in Chrysler minivans (although with a different driveline
> > layout). It is not the same engine as found in the Liberty.
>
> From what I understand the decision was based on the production molds
> and equipment simply getting worn out and that retooling was too
> expensive. Of course that could be pure bull..
>
> The I6 is a nice engine to be sure, but there are better engines out
> there now with more power and less of the balance issues the I6 has.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: How Many Miles?
 

I agree on the balance - the Jeep I6 may be great for long life and low down
torque, but it is about as smooth as a tractor.
The smoothest engine I've had was a I6 2.6 litre Rover engine, (designed by
Triumph).


Dave Milne, Scotland


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:E64Og.12248$JR5.8313@dukeread11...
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> > Agreed on all counts. I think D-C's decision to discontinue the 4.0L
> > inline six was mainly because since they discontinued the Cherokee,
> > it only was produced for one vehicle, the Wrangler, and they
> > perferred to have an engine that was produced for other vehicles as
> > well for economy of production. The '07 Wrangler has a V6 that is
> > also used in Chrysler minivans (although with a different driveline
> > layout). It is not the same engine as found in the Liberty.
>
> From what I understand the decision was based on the production molds
> and equipment simply getting worn out and that retooling was too
> expensive. Of course that could be pure bull..
>
> The I6 is a nice engine to be sure, but there are better engines out
> there now with more power and less of the balance issues the I6 has.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: How Many Miles?
 

The smoothest I6 I've driven was a 2.6 litre Rover engine, designed by
Triumph. The Jeep I6 may be great for long life and low down torque, but it
is about as smooth as a tractor.

Dave Milne, Scotland

"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158335640.807338.46530@k70g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
> Carl wrote:
> > Agree 100%. 4.0L is one of the best engines ever made.
> >
>
>
> A lot of Australians think that of the Holden too, but it is in fact a
> shitbox. And the Brits adore the DOHC Jag XK engine, which is pretty
> stout, but demands maintenance lest it die. I like the 4.0 but I can't
> say it's any better than the late Chevy or 300 Ford inline sixes. Nor
> the Mopar Slant Six. And really, the mechanically stoutest six I know
> of is the SOHC Benz used in a lot of cars in the sixties and seventies.
> It most always makes it to the scrapyard (rust) under its own power!
>

Re: How Many Miles?
 

The smoothest I6 I've driven was a 2.6 litre Rover engine, designed by
Triumph. The Jeep I6 may be great for long life and low down torque, but it
is about as smooth as a tractor.

Dave Milne, Scotland

"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158335640.807338.46530@k70g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
> Carl wrote:
> > Agree 100%. 4.0L is one of the best engines ever made.
> >
>
>
> A lot of Australians think that of the Holden too, but it is in fact a
> shitbox. And the Brits adore the DOHC Jag XK engine, which is pretty
> stout, but demands maintenance lest it die. I like the 4.0 but I can't
> say it's any better than the late Chevy or 300 Ford inline sixes. Nor
> the Mopar Slant Six. And really, the mechanically stoutest six I know
> of is the SOHC Benz used in a lot of cars in the sixties and seventies.
> It most always makes it to the scrapyard (rust) under its own power!
>

Re: How Many Miles?
 

The smoothest I6 I've driven was a 2.6 litre Rover engine, designed by
Triumph. The Jeep I6 may be great for long life and low down torque, but it
is about as smooth as a tractor.

Dave Milne, Scotland

"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158335640.807338.46530@k70g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>
> Carl wrote:
> > Agree 100%. 4.0L is one of the best engines ever made.
> >
>
>
> A lot of Australians think that of the Holden too, but it is in fact a
> shitbox. And the Brits adore the DOHC Jag XK engine, which is pretty
> stout, but demands maintenance lest it die. I like the 4.0 but I can't
> say it's any better than the late Chevy or 300 Ford inline sixes. Nor
> the Mopar Slant Six. And really, the mechanically stoutest six I know
> of is the SOHC Benz used in a lot of cars in the sixties and seventies.
> It most always makes it to the scrapyard (rust) under its own power!
>

Re: How Many Miles?
 

It was smooth because it wasn't running. >BFG<

Carl

"Dave Milne" <whoneeds@toknow.com> wrote in message
news:qtBOg.19608$r61.5390@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
>I agree on the balance - the Jeep I6 may be great for long life and low
>down
> torque, but it is about as smooth as a tractor.
> The smoothest engine I've had was a I6 2.6 litre Rover engine, (designed
> by
> Triumph).
>
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:E64Og.12248$JR5.8313@dukeread11...
>> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>> > Agreed on all counts. I think D-C's decision to discontinue the 4.0L
>> > inline six was mainly because since they discontinued the Cherokee,
>> > it only was produced for one vehicle, the Wrangler, and they
>> > perferred to have an engine that was produced for other vehicles as
>> > well for economy of production. The '07 Wrangler has a V6 that is
>> > also used in Chrysler minivans (although with a different driveline
>> > layout). It is not the same engine as found in the Liberty.
>>
>> From what I understand the decision was based on the production molds
>> and equipment simply getting worn out and that retooling was too
>> expensive. Of course that could be pure bull..
>>
>> The I6 is a nice engine to be sure, but there are better engines out
>> there now with more power and less of the balance issues the I6 has.
>>
>> --
>> DougW
>>
>>
>
>