Haul Engine in XJ??

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KJR93XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Central WA

• Mar 10, 2005

• #1

Wondering if an any one has hauled an 4.0L in the back of their XJ and how it worked out? Does it fit easy, it looks like it will fit but wondering for sure before I go to the junk yard to pick it up.

My current engine is slowly dieing and I have a good deal on a 96 4.0L for $350 with 90,000 miles and good compression.

thanks for the hlep

 

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jeepguy97

NAXJA Forum User

Location

clearfield, pa

• Mar 11, 2005

• #2

A 350 V8 fits just fine with the seat folded down.

 

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frsno jeeper

NAXJA Forum User

• Mar 11, 2005

• #3

It WILL fit.
Ive done it twice now.I had to have 2 other guys help me to get it in because of the way the engine lift was built and the hatch door was overhanging.

 

natep1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Rochester, MI

• Mar 11, 2005

• #4

No problem at all. Just remember to bring lots of cardboard, newspaper/blankets.

Heck, you can fit a 4.0 block in the trunk of a Cavalier too :jester:

 

imma honky

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Augusta, Ga

• Mar 11, 2005

• #5

Yep, it's fits with PLENTY of room (long at the intake/exhaust is off). It was a pain to "rock" it in though. Kept getting snagged on the striker bolt for the tailgate. Easy as pie to get out with a hoist!

 

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KJR93XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Central WA

• Mar 11, 2005

• #6

thanks that is what i was hoping to hear, didn't want to find out any major problems, it looked like it would fit. i will cardboard it up and break my back getting it out.