Im swapping a 3.7 with a rod knock for a low mile 3.7 in my 02 kj.

Anyone ever do this? Any tips, pictures, etc?

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98 2dr 5spd 4x4 4L XJ (black) - (sold) RIP

02 auto 4x4 3.7L KJ limited edition (Dark Garnet Red Pearlcoat) - 97k, and runnin' strong!
-rustys 2.5 lift
-old man emu struts/shocks
-bridgestone duelers
-thule roof rack
-snorkel (uninstalled )

While I haven't done a Jeep engine... it actually looks like it would be a little easier than what I have experience with (Honda 1.6L CRX Motors)

My adivce is as follows:

1) Try to keep the engine wiring harness on the engine. Disconnect what you can from the chassis and keep it attached to the engine.
This will make life easier when you have to swap over the electronics to keep them matched to your chassis (in case something changed between 02 and whatever your new engine is....

2) drain the fluids. Yeah. They go everywhere once you realize you forgot to disconnect the lower radiator hose when the engine is already half out....

3) if you have access to a crane use it. Cherry pickers are nice for low cars, but a crane would be nice for a liberty.

4) take the hood off. It leaves more room to pull the engine vertical.



I hope some of the things I learned when I used to do engine swaps would help you...

Can you document this for us? You might be a first on LOST.

(if you're near Cleveland hit me up if you need a couple hours of help)
Mark

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2008 VW Rabbit- 5-speed 5-cylinders
2000 TJ 4-cylinders 5-speed I'll let you know when I figure it out.
2006 Liberty SOLD.

If it were a flat head Ford V-8 I could help you!

Terry

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2011 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4

what the year's they don't all work the same 02 to 03 will work then 04 is diffent they changed some things on it and the 05 is the same and the 06 and up are the same I hop thatg helps out

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Brian thanks and thanks to Tom I see you changed it...

02 to 02... thanks for the heads up though!

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98 2dr 5spd 4x4 4L XJ (black) - (sold) RIP

02 auto 4x4 3.7L KJ limited edition (Dark Garnet Red Pearlcoat) - 97k, and runnin' strong!
-rustys 2.5 lift
-old man emu struts/shocks
-bridgestone duelers
-thule roof rack
-snorkel (uninstalled )

Actually a bit more thought into it... do you plan to drop th engine and tranny from under the vehicle, or pull the engine out the top? The rear tranny bracket is easy to pull I wonder if the front engine bracket is?

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2008 VW Rabbit- 5-speed 5-cylinders
2000 TJ 4-cylinders 5-speed I'll let you know when I figure it out.
2006 Liberty SOLD.