Jeep Cherokee Limited 1999 Auto

Submitted: Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 16:35

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Xman

Hello,

I am new to this Forum. But I would like someone to point me in the right direction. I am about to get a Jeep Cherokee Ltd.1999. The fomer owner had accidentally forgot to re-oil. Hence I am getting it rather cheaply. I am inclined to swap the motor over, but being a 4.0L 6CYL. I was thinking of using alternative engines that would be economical, Is this a possibility with Jeep?

Also where would be the the best yards around that I could do a direct engine swap over (economical pricing). Preferably let them do the changeover. ENgines that have done atleast less than 60,000Kms.

Appreciate any help..

Cheers.

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Reply By: Wayne-o (Pilbara WA) - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 16:59

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 16:59

Is there not a rig that you can buy with an engine that that runs??

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Follow Up By: Xman - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 17:02

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 17:02

I am a succor for re-building. What can I say..

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Reply By: Ian from Thermoguard Instruments - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 17:29

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 17:29

If its economy you want, the '90s Cherokees also came out with the Italian-built VM 2.5L turbo diesel. 'Spose it would be possible to find one of those from a wreck and fit it. Could be a big job with very different wiring looms to match-up. It's likely the 4.0L petrol and 2.5L diesel ran quiet different gearing, so it might be best to swap the whole engine & transmission, and also check diff ratios.

The Jeeps used VM diesels until the last couple of years when Daimler Benz made a huge blue and got into bed with Chrysler, and then let them use Benz diesels. I think the VMs are honest if not overly powerful performers but I recall when Range Rovers used the VM TD in the late '80s they had a reputation for cracking cylinder heads between the valve seats. Hopefully that was well cured by the late '90s?

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Follow Up By: Xman - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 17:41

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 17:41

Cheers mate.. I think I am slowly digging my grave and I have not paid for my funeral yet!

Now what was the question Wayne asked? something about getting a new motor.

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Reply By: Exploder - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 20:57

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 20:57

It would be cheaper to rebuild the Chrysler 6 with a few more pones, yeah they aren't exactly the most efficient engine around but they are a solid Unit .

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