What would you all do in this situation?

[bammerman]

If you're going to have to pay a shop for parts and labor, why not look for a 4.0L that has fewer miles and doesn't need all that work?  Then you won't have to farm out jobs.

I did for four months while I was trying to figure out the blow-by, well now the 4banger is dead and my gf is off of spring break in a week so have to get it fixed fast.  rings went bye bye in the 4banger :(

[Jeffy]

I did for four months while I was trying to figure out the blow-by, well now the 4banger is dead and my gf is off of spring break in a week so have to get it fixed fast.  rings went bye bye in the 4banger :(

Hell, I'd drop in a new 2.5L and call it done.  If you're feeling adventurous, drop in a MPFI OBDI.  It would be a lot cheaper and get you back on the road fast.

[st.chevrolet]

Hell, I'd drop in a new 2.5L and call it done.  If you're feeling adventurous, drop in a MPFI OBDI.  It would be a lot cheaper and get you back on the road fast.

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[YJmechanic]

yeah i think i would just do a new 2.5 too and if your set on the 4.0 ull have more time to find a good one. believe me between the renix 4.0 and the mpfi 2.5 id take the 4banger anyday,  then find a 4.0 and take time to have it built up well and itll actually be worth it in the end instead of wasting money rebuilding a motor that u plan on gettin rid of anyway

[bammerman]

Yes I know you all think this is a bad idea, but i have an update.  It is pretty damn near a brand new engine.  We removed everything and tore down last two days pulled out the cam, looked at injectors.  My mechanic said this engine can't have more than 20k on the engine.  I do not have to replace anything.  I think I am still going to overhaul since I get the kit for $30.00 from my buddy who is manager at Kragen, just for piece of mind.  We found a chrysler injector system too, just have to find out if the guy wants my offer or not.

[YJmechanic]

if it doesnt have many miles on it then why rebuild it?  the kit might be 30 bucks but still labor,   hey man its ur jeep whatever works for ya were just trying to give some suggestions and advise

[sharpxmen]

if it doesnt have many miles on it then why rebuild it?  the kit might be 30 bucks but still labor,   hey man its ur jeep whatever works for ya were just trying to give some suggestions and advise

where do you get a $30 kit - i'm interested - post a link please (i understand that it might not be $30 but whatever cheapest you know).

[bammerman]

Labor is free for me, which is nice.  The reason why and I know people will say not to do it.  I am moving to Denver soon where I know no one.  No friends who know what their doing, no mechanic who gives me free labor, etc... I have a Truck as well that I just finished building and with everything new I have piece of mind. If I rebuild this it is like a new engine and will give me piece of mind I need until I make some friends, etc...  it probably sounds dumb/stupid, but with labor prices out there plus parts to me spending 30 for that mind set isn't a bad deal, ya know?


To sharp,  I do not have any links.  My buddy said he could get me an overhaul kit for $30.00.  This is the same buddy who is manager of Kragen so I figure it is from them with his discount maybe?  Or he has some good hookups.  i priced one out for 189  (at)  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AMC-JEEP-4-0L-242-CID-Engine-Overhaul-Kit-87-91_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4833080ec0QQitemZ310093811392QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories