Utah_jeepster
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All loaded to go replace the motor tomorrow.
motor replacement
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Utah_jeepster
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Pulled the motor, got the pan off, and found pieces of #2s pistons skirt in the oil pan.
Are you getting a new engine, or rebuilt?
Utah_jeepster
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Its a rebuild, with a mild performance package/stroke. Well two days worth of hard work and no pictures. Camera failed and wiped the card out.
Did pull a quick vid of the start up.
https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/p...tic.com/youtube/img/email/video_thumbnail.jpg
Got rhe broken pieces with a camera shot from the phone
And the empty engine bay.
But after it was all said and done I have a small leak ar the top of the water pump, so next weekend the whole front has to come back off.
Did pull a quick vid of the start up.
https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/p...tic.com/youtube/img/email/video_thumbnail.jpg
Got rhe broken pieces with a camera shot from the phone
And the empty engine bay.
But after it was all said and done I have a small leak ar the top of the water pump, so next weekend the whole front has to come back off.
How's it coming? Are you back on the road?
Utah_jeepster
Super Moderator
She drives and so far no problems. Had to redo the water pump(installer malfunction). But over all it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Roughly 20 hours, and any two fat old guys can do it.
Utah_jeepster
Super Moderator
Well first road test went good, with not driving my jeep for over six momths all I have to say....brakes suck, turns like a bloated whale in high seas, pick up still blows, was the stroker worth it? my ford beats it hands down even towing the pig on the lead sled we call a trailer... But oh god how I missed my jeep!
Glad you're up and running.
Regarding the performance, you need to get a CJ5 to drive when your TJ is down. That will help adjust your performance / speed expectations...
Regarding the performance, you need to get a CJ5 to drive when your TJ is down. That will help adjust your performance / speed expectations...
greg92jeepxj
Official Supporter
Agreed . A CJ5 as a back up . You'll never be without again .
Utah_jeepster
Super Moderator
Really I was thinking of getting a JK that way my TJ would seem like a sports car.
greg92jeepxj
Official Supporter
The JK is still an awesome jeep to me . I was awe struck when they first hit the street . That's back when I owned an '07 wk base model. That's past tense. But I can appreciate your desire for one. Just that any time I hear " CJ5 " , it brings a smile to my face . One day . Not giving up. Just me agreeing with Terry on seeing a member own a CJ5. To me , it's the jeep that started the trend. After all , how many guys have planted an LS1 into an MB or GPW compared to a CJ ? You get the idea .
