Jeep model compatibility
 

Where would be a good place to look for parts compatibility? I have a
92 jeep cherokee laredo w 4.0 ltr inline 6 that has a blown engine and
a cracked windshield. Also have access to a 87 jeep cherokee with 4.0
litre 6cyl and a good windshield. I'm wondering if these parts are
easily interchangable or if I should keep looking for a newer jeep to
scanvage parts from.

TIA

Re: Jeep model compatibility
 

On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:37:27 UTC rtz@hotmail.com (Jon Davis) wrote:

> Where would be a good place to look for parts compatibility? I have a
> 92 jeep cherokee laredo w 4.0 ltr inline 6 that has a blown engine and
> a cracked windshield. Also have access to a 87 jeep cherokee with 4.0
> litre 6cyl and a good windshield. I'm wondering if these parts are
> easily interchangable or if I should keep looking for a newer jeep to
> scanvage parts from.

The 92 has (or had) the HO version of the engine while the 87 was the
original version. The two used different heads, different computers,
different intake and exhaust manifolds/headers and some different
sensors in the FI. HO had quite a bit more power, mainly due to the
head and manifiold improvements. The blocks are identical, so either
would just drop in.

Since the computers are different, I would imagine that the real
question would be whether the 92 head was OK or not. If the head
looks to be OK, I would have it checked, do a valve job on it,
possible have it milled to be sure it's flat, then swap that onto the
87 block so you could keep the intake and exhaust from the later HO
setup. Of course, it you are that far you might as well consider
rings and bearings for the block and...

At least, check the compression on the 87 before you start just to see
if it needs attention.

As far as the first question goes, tho, yes it is a drop in exchange
(until you try to get it running).

--
Will Honea

Re: Jeep model compatibility
 

On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:37:27 UTC rtz@hotmail.com (Jon Davis) wrote:

> Where would be a good place to look for parts compatibility? I have a
> 92 jeep cherokee laredo w 4.0 ltr inline 6 that has a blown engine and
> a cracked windshield. Also have access to a 87 jeep cherokee with 4.0
> litre 6cyl and a good windshield. I'm wondering if these parts are
> easily interchangable or if I should keep looking for a newer jeep to
> scanvage parts from.

The 92 has (or had) the HO version of the engine while the 87 was the
original version. The two used different heads, different computers,
different intake and exhaust manifolds/headers and some different
sensors in the FI. HO had quite a bit more power, mainly due to the
head and manifiold improvements. The blocks are identical, so either
would just drop in.

Since the computers are different, I would imagine that the real
question would be whether the 92 head was OK or not. If the head
looks to be OK, I would have it checked, do a valve job on it,
possible have it milled to be sure it's flat, then swap that onto the
87 block so you could keep the intake and exhaust from the later HO
setup. Of course, it you are that far you might as well consider
rings and bearings for the block and...

At least, check the compression on the 87 before you start just to see
if it needs attention.

As far as the first question goes, tho, yes it is a drop in exchange
(until you try to get it running).

--
Will Honea

Re: Jeep model compatibility
 

On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:37:27 UTC rtz@hotmail.com (Jon Davis) wrote:

> Where would be a good place to look for parts compatibility? I have a
> 92 jeep cherokee laredo w 4.0 ltr inline 6 that has a blown engine and
> a cracked windshield. Also have access to a 87 jeep cherokee with 4.0
> litre 6cyl and a good windshield. I'm wondering if these parts are
> easily interchangable or if I should keep looking for a newer jeep to
> scanvage parts from.

The 92 has (or had) the HO version of the engine while the 87 was the
original version. The two used different heads, different computers,
different intake and exhaust manifolds/headers and some different
sensors in the FI. HO had quite a bit more power, mainly due to the
head and manifiold improvements. The blocks are identical, so either
would just drop in.

Since the computers are different, I would imagine that the real
question would be whether the 92 head was OK or not. If the head
looks to be OK, I would have it checked, do a valve job on it,
possible have it milled to be sure it's flat, then swap that onto the
87 block so you could keep the intake and exhaust from the later HO
setup. Of course, it you are that far you might as well consider
rings and bearings for the block and...

At least, check the compression on the 87 before you start just to see
if it needs attention.

As far as the first question goes, tho, yes it is a drop in exchange
(until you try to get it running).

--
Will Honea

Re: Jeep model compatibility
 

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-eNiredt8DhO8@anon.none.net>...
> On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:37:27 UTC rtz@hotmail.com (Jon Davis) wrote:
>
> > Where would be a good place to look for parts compatibility? I have a
> > 92 jeep cherokee laredo w 4.0 ltr inline 6 that has a blown engine and
> > a cracked windshield. Also have access to a 87 jeep cherokee with 4.0
> > litre 6cyl and a good windshield. I'm wondering if these parts are
> > easily interchangable or if I should keep looking for a newer jeep to
> > scanvage parts from.
>
> The 92 has (or had) the HO version of the engine while the 87 was the
> original version. The two used different heads, different computers,
> different intake and exhaust manifolds/headers and some different
> sensors in the FI. HO had quite a bit more power, mainly due to the
> head and manifiold improvements. The blocks are identical, so either
> would just drop in.
>
> Since the computers are different, I would imagine that the real
> question would be whether the 92 head was OK or not. If the head
> looks to be OK, I would have it checked, do a valve job on it,
> possible have it milled to be sure it's flat, then swap that onto the
> 87 block so you could keep the intake and exhaust from the later HO
> setup. Of course, it you are that far you might as well consider
> rings and bearings for the block and...
>
> At least, check the compression on the 87 before you start just to see
> if it needs attention.
>
> As far as the first question goes, tho, yes it is a drop in exchange
> (until you try to get it running).

Hmm... more work than I wanted to do just to get her up and running
right now. Probably just go with a straight swap from a salvage
yard's 92 cherokee and rebuild the one that in there now while I wait
for the swapped one to die.

Any idea if the body styles were enough the same that the windshield
of an 87 would fit a 92? Might be able to salvage "something" from
that old beast!

Thanks!!

Re: Jeep model compatibility
 

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-eNiredt8DhO8@anon.none.net>...
> On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:37:27 UTC rtz@hotmail.com (Jon Davis) wrote:
>
> > Where would be a good place to look for parts compatibility? I have a
> > 92 jeep cherokee laredo w 4.0 ltr inline 6 that has a blown engine and
> > a cracked windshield. Also have access to a 87 jeep cherokee with 4.0
> > litre 6cyl and a good windshield. I'm wondering if these parts are
> > easily interchangable or if I should keep looking for a newer jeep to
> > scanvage parts from.
>
> The 92 has (or had) the HO version of the engine while the 87 was the
> original version. The two used different heads, different computers,
> different intake and exhaust manifolds/headers and some different
> sensors in the FI. HO had quite a bit more power, mainly due to the
> head and manifiold improvements. The blocks are identical, so either
> would just drop in.
>
> Since the computers are different, I would imagine that the real
> question would be whether the 92 head was OK or not. If the head
> looks to be OK, I would have it checked, do a valve job on it,
> possible have it milled to be sure it's flat, then swap that onto the
> 87 block so you could keep the intake and exhaust from the later HO
> setup. Of course, it you are that far you might as well consider
> rings and bearings for the block and...
>
> At least, check the compression on the 87 before you start just to see
> if it needs attention.
>
> As far as the first question goes, tho, yes it is a drop in exchange
> (until you try to get it running).

Hmm... more work than I wanted to do just to get her up and running
right now. Probably just go with a straight swap from a salvage
yard's 92 cherokee and rebuild the one that in there now while I wait
for the swapped one to die.

Any idea if the body styles were enough the same that the windshield
of an 87 would fit a 92? Might be able to salvage "something" from
that old beast!

Thanks!!

Re: Jeep model compatibility
 

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-eNiredt8DhO8@anon.none.net>...
> On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:37:27 UTC rtz@hotmail.com (Jon Davis) wrote:
>
> > Where would be a good place to look for parts compatibility? I have a
> > 92 jeep cherokee laredo w 4.0 ltr inline 6 that has a blown engine and
> > a cracked windshield. Also have access to a 87 jeep cherokee with 4.0
> > litre 6cyl and a good windshield. I'm wondering if these parts are
> > easily interchangable or if I should keep looking for a newer jeep to
> > scanvage parts from.
>
> The 92 has (or had) the HO version of the engine while the 87 was the
> original version. The two used different heads, different computers,
> different intake and exhaust manifolds/headers and some different
> sensors in the FI. HO had quite a bit more power, mainly due to the
> head and manifiold improvements. The blocks are identical, so either
> would just drop in.
>
> Since the computers are different, I would imagine that the real
> question would be whether the 92 head was OK or not. If the head
> looks to be OK, I would have it checked, do a valve job on it,
> possible have it milled to be sure it's flat, then swap that onto the
> 87 block so you could keep the intake and exhaust from the later HO
> setup. Of course, it you are that far you might as well consider
> rings and bearings for the block and...
>
> At least, check the compression on the 87 before you start just to see
> if it needs attention.
>
> As far as the first question goes, tho, yes it is a drop in exchange
> (until you try to get it running).

Hmm... more work than I wanted to do just to get her up and running
right now. Probably just go with a straight swap from a salvage
yard's 92 cherokee and rebuild the one that in there now while I wait
for the swapped one to die.

Any idea if the body styles were enough the same that the windshield
of an 87 would fit a 92? Might be able to salvage "something" from
that old beast!

Thanks!!