Recent content by Ken M

My original intent was to get it fixed and keep it. Now I'm just trying to figure out a reasonable asking price for it as is.

The problem for me with remanufactured engines is the shipping to and from Alaska. The last mechanic I took it to suggested a little troubleshooting might find a simpler fix; now I'm hundreds of dollars in debt to him and he says get a reman...

Actually the body is very good except for the floors which are readily replaceable. I just haven't been able to find a good local mechanic who wants to fix the engine.

I recently turned down a rebuilt YJ engine because I was advised it wouldn't bolt into my 2000 XJ. I guess I should have asked more questions. I just bought a new Wrangler and put my XJ up for sale...

Looking for advice on selling my my 2000 XJ 2-door. It developed a nasty engine knock a few years ago. I've been unable to get a local shop to accurately diagnose it and come up with a plan to fix it. Everyone just says put a new engine in it, but nobody wants to do a rebuild. I finally bought a...

I found a rebuilt 2003 Wrangler engine for sale locally, but according to what I read on the Jeep Enthusiast Forum, the 2000+ Wrangler block is not interchangeable with the XJ block.

Looking at earlier posts, it appears I need to know both the year and the model the donor engine is from. The seller seems unsure of both the year and model.

My XJ is a 2000 4-litre with auto trans. Is a 2003 4-litre engine a direct swap for my XJ? I recall there was a small change to the block somewhere in that time period. Thanks.

Many thanks!

Here are the codes on my data plate in their approximate locations: NHM END ARX CUF HGD JPA LDB MWG A13 DGS75001 XJJL72 APC PQ2 QV4 Q7Y6 ERH DGB U 1J4F.......

Can't figure out how to post a photo. The help section says it's possible but doesn't seem to indicate how...

I've owned my '93 XJ since 1999. It had 80k miles when I bought it and has about 170k miles now. It's been driven gently and well cared for and has been reasonably reliable. The biggest issue I have to deal with is rusted out floor boards, though the body itself is pretty solid. Find the best...

I'm a longtime owner of a '93 XJ Cherokee "Country." I'm looking for a paint code chart or help with the codes I have. The car is a sort of turquoise with a pale gold trim. I think I saw it referred to once as teal and champagne. There are a bunch of 3-letter codes on the firewall plate in...

Looking at replacement 4-litre engines for my 2000 XJ. Two local shops have told me the "death rattle" in my engine requires a rebuild, but there appears to be no local machine shop in Anchorage to do the necessary machine work. Does anybody have anything good to say about S&J Engines, Titan...

Who rebuilt your engine?