Recent content by KidsKJ02

Again, I apologize for delayed response time as I don’t get the time I wish I could on this project. So I did infact order and replace all O2’s the MAP and the CPS from the crown site provided, thank you. After about 150 miles on the road after replacing all the sensors, I’m still in the clear...

I do apologize for the long response times, I really don’t get alot of time for this project. Ok, so last action I simply replaced all the O2’s and the MAP and yet another aftermarket CPS that came highly recommended from this site (crown). After another 130 miles still no O2 sensor errors so...

Yes, the original motor had a detonated piston with quite a bit of damage in #2 cylinder, so after I put a proper plug in, it was billowing white smoke, (the seller tried hiding the dead cylinder by crushing the spark plug gap so it wouldn’t fire). So yeah I didn’t think about the o2,s getting...

ok, so I did replace the timing chains, guides and tensioners, all torqued down to factory spec. I ran the motor 3 seperate times not more than a minute a piece with the contaminated oil, however 1. The noise did persist before I contaminated it and 2. If it were infact bearing damage you...

Hi all, Wasn’t sure if anyone is still working on these 1st gens and just saw that some are! So I posted a thread several months ago about swapping engines from an 04 sport into an 02 limited, took forever as I only get a couple hours a week for this project and everything that could go wrong...

Also, mine wasn’t a reman. Although I wish I would have went that way now. The only motor that will will work in a 2002 is another 2002. Possibly 03 depending on man date. In short I had to split both motors and swap the crank shaft reluctors and camshaft sprockets to make rhe 04 work with an...

Great write up! I’m just wrapping up a similar transplant now as well. I swapped in an 04 into a 2002 job 1, which meant a lot of other issues not covered in other write ups. For example the job 1 Libby had a different transmission, so I had to change out the flex plate and starter as well...

No, I didn’t swap them out as they had the same part number and plug pins. I suppose I could try there pretty easy to get to however, I believe I found my latest issue, after coming to terms with the thought of breaking it down again, I went to remove the right side cam shaft sprocket and...

Hello! Wondering if you or anyone else is still monitoring this thread as it was a great write up! I in fact used it to do my engine swap as well however, I have no happy ending yet. I dropped an 04 3.7 into my 02 KJ AFTER changing out all the internal timing parts mentioned above, so I...

Darn, I wish I would have checked this reply months ago... I couldn't find a new short or long block anywhere for under $2500. I just completed all the internal parts swap and dropped the motor back in bolted it up, only to find the 04 flex plate will not align with the 2002 torque converter...

Yeah, I looked at jasper and a few others, that’s what I wish I could have done too however, I just can’t justify dropping a $3200 short block into a $700 car. I just pulled the reluctor out of the blown motor today Confirming there’s no way to get that out without removing the entire crank...

Also I’m thinking I may have posted this on the completey wrong place/page as its nothing but crickets my apologies. I thought I saw some heavy engine work posts on here in the past. If anyone on here has ever swapped a newer 3.7 into an older chassis please dm me or email me. I’ve rebuilt...

PCM swap isn’t going to work. 02 has 3 plugs 04 has 4. Darn looks like I’m splitting another engine open.

Ok thanks. Yes it’s the 3.7 V6. Not sure on the gearbox? will have to research that a bit more. There are several forums on the net covering this as it seems pretty common as the 2002 3.7 is pretty hard to find these days however, every one of those goes into depth on changing out the timing...

I have an 02 limited in decent shape with a blown motor and rusted out 04 with a good motor, I’ve already pulled both motors and broke down the blown one. I was hoping this was a straight forward plug and play option but after much research I’m seeing I will have to change out the crankshaft...