New engine going in, what else to do?

lokiju · Feb 12, 2009

Apologies up front if this is covered elsewhere. I couldn't find anything.

My '00 XJ and a Jasper remanufactured 4.0 are sitting at a repair shop, waiting for them to have time to install (probably starting Monday).

I've requested new engine mounts and they suggested it's a good time to do a thorough radiator inspection.

The shop has a very good reputation locally, but this is a bit of an odd market. So: What other things should I be requesting a check/replace on while the getting is good?

Much thanks in advance

winterbeater · Feb 12, 2009

I wouldn't do anything else. Only other possibility is the CPS, just because they seem to go most often, but I wouldn't do it. Of course check air filter.

lazyxj · Feb 13, 2009

Does the remanufactured engine come with a new water pump?
Most everything else can be easily changed, excluding the expensive CPS.

IslanderOffRoad · Feb 13, 2009

Go for better than stock motor mounts, MORE or Browndog are the most recommended. If you decide to stay with a stock style mount, get OEM. Parts store ones seem to have a very short lifespan.

I'd get the engine bay clean enough to eat off of while the engine is out.

lokiju · Feb 13, 2009

Thanks for the tips, I'll check on the water pump and start looking at mounts

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Talyn · Feb 13, 2009

Make sure they break the cam in correctly

birchlakeXJ · Feb 15, 2009

What is the history of fluid maintenance? If it's not been great, then a wholesale swap of all fluids is always a good investment. Not that you have to have THEM do it, fluid changes are an easy DIY.

Definitely be sure you've got a new water pump. New OEM 195 stat. Flush radiator and heater core.

joe_peters · Feb 15, 2009

Lets see, new/reman engine:

Definitely check all the inexpensive crap that will destroy the engine:

All new radiator and heater hoses, all new clamps. Check the radiator, if you have the plastic tank OEM crap replace it with all new brass/copper radiator, HD if you want to.

New serpentine belt, new thermostat, new water pump, new temp and oil gauge sending units (just my personal preference on the sending units), and have the fuel injectors cleaned and flow checked. New plugs, new wires, and new air filter. Check the fan clutch (have those on 00?)/e-fan.

lokiju · Feb 15, 2009

Thanks all for the info :worship:

Mechanic says he puts new water pump in as standard practice. He pointed me toward Jasper since, he says, they include alot of fresh doodads like that (plus a good waranty). I'll check with him about the injector check.

Got some Browndog poly's on the way. Serpentine is about 6 months old, might hang on to it. :cheers:

joe_peters · Feb 15, 2009

You might find the polys transmit too much vibration through the unibody for your liking, but you can always rebuild the BD mounts with their natural rubber inserts.

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