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engine swap

mr.bigg

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does anyone or has anyone done a engine swap from a 90 to an86 xj,is it as much of a nightmare as i have read.i bought a 1990 waggy and upon digginto it the floors across the back are nfg as is the sills and blah blah blah,but it runs real well.i have found an 86 waggy that the motor is hot and the body is mint(you see where i am going with this) any ideas or links thanx
 
I believe in 1986 they started getting some XJs ready for the 4.0, so some had the motor mounts in the right spot. You will need to look at the 86's engine bay to know for sure. Otherwise, yes it will be a huge nightmare.
 
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