Long time member here and have had my 02 KJ since 2004. ABout a few months ago, the KJ started acting up and after a few trips to the mechanic, I have been told that there are 2 issues with the engine. In the right half, the head is blown and in the left half, one of the sleeves is cracked/sheared. It costs in upwards of 2000 to fix (most likely half labor, laf parts)

Here is where I need your advice. I have other vehicles and dont need to keep the KJ. I will be back in the Jeep world in a couple of years where my finances are more stable. For now, I want to know is it worth spending the money? or should I sell the car as is?

The car is pretty hooked up, it was a sport that I transformed into a Renegade. Has the ARB bumper. Borla exhaust, aftermarket stereo, many more goodies. My goal is to either fix it and sell it or just sell it as is and in either situation net as close as possible 4K.

Please let me know what you all wise people think. Car is in North NJ btw

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2002 Sport KJ converted into a RENEGADE!!!

Well you need to factor in the new owner will have to fix and would be better to opt for a new engine(or remaned) that is looking like about $4000+.Also not alot of banks will finance a vehicle with a bad engine so be prepared to sell at $2000.The add ons add no value,they actually decrease value over a stock vehicle.

unless you find someone that WANTS the add ons

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Steve
2018 RAM 1500 Rebel
2003 KJ
Mods:Exterior: Frankenlift + 2 extra rear iso, JBA UCAs, ARB Bumper w/XRC8, Safari Snorkel, 265/75/16 AT, Mopar Skids, Boulderbars, RL Gecko Sport Rack
Interior: Infinity Reference speakers, 12" Alpine Type R Sub, Alpine radio, Gauge Pods (Oil, Volts), Cobra Cb, All J Interior Rack

you should just bring it back to stock and sell the flairs and bumper. i would take the bumper for $400

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Steve
2018 RAM 1500 Rebel
2003 KJ
Mods:Exterior: Frankenlift + 2 extra rear iso, JBA UCAs, ARB Bumper w/XRC8, Safari Snorkel, 265/75/16 AT, Mopar Skids, Boulderbars, RL Gecko Sport Rack
Interior: Infinity Reference speakers, 12" Alpine Type R Sub, Alpine radio, Gauge Pods (Oil, Volts), Cobra Cb, All J Interior Rack

I would certainly part it. I dont think its worth repairing and then selling. I think the car would go for about 5500-6000 fixed so asking 3500-4000 in the shape it is shouldnt be too bad. If I part it, I should be able to get my asking price and maybe more but who has the time and energy to deal with that. I am certainly not taking things off and shipping them

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2002 Sport KJ converted into a RENEGADE!!!

Well, let's see: A 2002 had better be paid off by now. So if you're free and clear, why NOT spend 2 grand to fix it if it would bring 5500-6000 from a buyer? I'm no math wizard, but that seems to pencil out at a net gain of 3,500 to 4,000 bucks. I wouldn't count on making that by parting it out.