Eagle said:
A rebuilt long block is going to cost you between $1600 and $2500, plus shipping, plus shipping to return your old block to them.
FWIW, especially for any lurkers reading this thread thinking about engine replacement - here's some current info for reference:
I just replaced my 4.0 with a remanufactured long block from Power Pro
http://www.powerpro2000.com/
$1614 for an "AMC 4.0/242 92-95 engine" plus $295 core charge. Their price INCLUDES shipping, and INCLUDES pick-up and return shipping of the core.
Warranty is 3 years/unlimited miles. Engine is complete, except for valve cover, timing chain cover, oil pump pick-up (new pump itself IS included), oil pan. All internals (valves, rods, cylinders, pistons, etc.) are new.
Engine is pre-run at factory, and a "birth certificate" of test run data is included.
BTW, it appears that "Power Pro" is also affiliated with ATK on the west coast.
Engine looked good and installation went smoothly. Although it's too soon to really tell (only 325 new miles), so far so good. There was nothing about the product/quality that made me nervous.
Mike in NJ
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