Gary E
NAXJA Member #687
- Location
- Elk Grove CA
Well not quite yet. But its got a nasty knock going on. Its got 150k on it, I changed oil every 3-5k miles it was using a quart of oil between oil changes. I just changed the oil and the wifey took it out 50 miles or so I hop in it today and notice the nasty noise, Shannon said oh yeah I was going to tell you about that. Oil level was fine but the oil pressure was much higher than normal, 60 psi its normally 30-40. I pulled the filter and it got fine gold dust mixed in the oil (well I wish it was gold)
So long story short anyone know where to get one of these motors for a reasonable price? Or where to get the shortblock rebuilt locally? The j-yards want $1500 and up for 100k+ milers.
Whats the chances I could slap some rod and main bearings in there and get another 50k miles?
This is a salvage jeep with a CRAPPY paint job, bondo cracking out, transfer case is junk (no more 4wd), so its not worth spending much money on. Its a 99 with the 4.7
So long story short anyone know where to get one of these motors for a reasonable price? Or where to get the shortblock rebuilt locally? The j-yards want $1500 and up for 100k+ milers.
Whats the chances I could slap some rod and main bearings in there and get another 50k miles?
This is a salvage jeep with a CRAPPY paint job, bondo cracking out, transfer case is junk (no more 4wd), so its not worth spending much money on. Its a 99 with the 4.7