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Thanks, that helps. What about the rocker bolts?

Great thanks. I found some bolts and cut them, that worked out good. Are the head bolt torque specs posted anywhere here?

I am working on a friends 93. The short block was replaced a while back and then the Jeep was sold to my friend. He is getting oil in the water and figured it was a bad head. So he got a new head and all the gaskets, hoses, etc and brought it to me to do the work. I removed the old head and was...

Mostly you need to install ARP head studs and quality gaskets. A garage full of spare parts and an understanding of the engine helps too. Don't overload them, and keep the cool. A daily driven XJ with a big Aluminum Radiator should be just fine. Most of the cars they came in were 1000lbs...

Thank you everyone for the positive input. I know it can be done, I have seen it done, but it has been a while and I needed some updated info. Both of those sites are great, I love pictures. It helps me get a visual on the final outcome. I have a lot of time doing fabrications, I have an...

I am going to be installing a 350 into my 85 XJ. I have a THM350 auto trans and a 700R4 available, both 2wd. I need to know what T-case to use. Will a 231 from a S-10 work? Does it drop out to the correct side? I would like to stay away from the 203/205 or any other heavy cast iron T-case...

I have a set of 4 TXRs that are in good shape. One is brand new and the other 3 are 60%+. I want to trade for a set of 31in or 32in agressive tires. Would prefer 60% or better for tread. I am near Tacoma/Seattle area. These are too big to ship so local area only. I am open to offers also. Call...

My brother-in-law wants to buy a XJ and he would prefer a 4cyl manual trans combo. It does not need to be perfect, 2 or 4 doors, 4x4 prefered, but not required. As close to stock as possible is good, no big tires or lift is wanted. Looking for a runner and would like to stay under $1000. Call...

The 4.3L diesel was available in the RWD GMs during the late 80's and had the BOP RWD bolt pattern. It was also availble in the 82-85 GM FWD cars. Mine is currently in a 84 Olds Cutlass Ciera. These have the FWD bellhousing bolt pattern. Now, keep in mind that these are not the same block as...

I know that this is way out of the norm and due to the rarety of the engines it will not work for everyone, but I am building an 86 XJ Wagoneer Diesel. I have a 4.3L Diesel powered Olds Cutlass. It runs great and has good power. I have done much research and discovered that with some minor mods...

For a cheap option, just do as planned and keep the bolt patterns the way they are. You will have 2 different bolt patterns. Now to make the spare work, get a wheel that fits the front and an adapter to allow it to fit the rear. This way you only use the adapter when you run the spare. Thats...

I read in 4wheel and offroad about a new product called Perm-Lok. It locks the front axle diconnect in the lock possition. It can be seen here: http://www.4x4posi-lok.com/app_jeep.html However, there is a much cheaper way to do this. If you pull the cover off and look at the actuator shaft it...

Its a D30, but may not be a disco style. Look at the front end, on the passenger side where the upper control arm mounts. If it is cast iron and there is a vacuum pot at the bottom, its a disco. If the mount is stamped steel and the axle tube is solid with no vacuum pot, its a non disco.

You would be better off replacing the D30 with a disco unit. That would be less money and give you the same basic effect. Then get a manual control or rig up your own vacuum control(less money). Junkyard Disco D30s can be had cheap, or buy one off the board.

Locking hubs never came on the XJ/MJ. You can get a conversion kit from Warn, but it is rather spendy, around $700-$800 last I checked. Also keep in mind that these kits are not super strong, so you will be limited on tire size.