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    Engine mount question

    Hi guys, well im in the process of putting an engine back in the kj, but i cant get the engine to mate up fully with the transmission, looks like the engine mounts are stopping it? so my question is: when looking at the 2 mounts each side has the rubber which is short on one side and longer...
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    pulling the motor out and need help

    I pulled my motor out 3 weeks ago, and replaced with a new one this weekend, so can talk you through it step by step, im in australia, so bit of a time difference, but happy to help however i can. gary
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    gasket advice please

    Hi guys, well im in the process of installing a new motor in the kj, got all new gaskeys for everything, just wondered if i need to also use RTV, anyone had issues with new gaskets leaking etc, and which parts in particular to add rtv to in addition to new gaskets. also my mechanic said when i...
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    Oh no need so help

    SORRY FOR THE DELAY, 1 nut to undo the wire from solenoid, bit fiddly, but get someone to hold the starter while you get the nut off, took me about an hour, on my own! i didnt remove the downpipe, if you cant turn the motor by hand to remove the torque converter bolts ( 4 of them) dont worry...
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    need a CD magazine in oz!

    hehe, that made me laugh! yup you caught me with that one, i did mean how do i use ipod with it, turns out there is a god after all, spent weeks trying to find someone here in tasmania to rebuild my motor, did main bearings, and everyone said "nah too hard just buy another engine!!" finally...
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    need a CD magazine in oz!

    how do i do that bud??
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    need a CD magazine in oz!

    Hi guys, not having any luck finding a cd magazine for my changer in the boot, 02 model limited if anyone can help much be much appreciated! very limited supply of parts in australia!:yawn:
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    thermostat cause seizure??

    hi guys, well motor is toast, done main bearings, it had started losing coolant, then the next day started rattling and then nothing, seized! so tore her apart trying to find the cause, popped the stat in a glass of boiling water and no movement, but could this have caused it to overheat and...
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    Oh no need so help

    hi there sailor422, looks like you and me are in the same boat, my 02 limited did the head gasket, then fried the main bearings, so im up for a new engine as well!, but the only difference is im in australia, and a second hand motor here is in the 4k region, reman is 6k, hell they wanted 300 to...
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    need to buy rebuild parts, but where??

    hi guys, i need tobuy parts to rebuild my 02 kj 3.7 limited, but i live in australia, and parts here are crazy peices, $385 for 2 head gaskets :happy175: so i think i will order them from the U.S, but dont know where to buy from, any suggestions greatly appreciated!
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    will it fit??

    yup spotted that as soon as i'd posted :( still trying to find out the best place to sling the motor to lift it out, but still not found anything!
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    Where to lift??

    Hi Guys, ready to lift my motor out with the hoist, but a bit unsure of where to attach chain/ropes on the motor to lift it, any ideas appreciated!:pp:
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    will it fit??

    hi guys i need to replace the motor in my 02 liberty (im in australia, where its called a cherokee) kj 3.7 v6 auto, i have been offered a 12/04 w5 motor, will it fit, or does only a 02/03 fit? thanks in advance from those in the know!
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    How Many Bolts????

    Hi guys, How many bolts are there holding the tranny to the motor on an 02 kj, and where abouts are they? wish we could buy parts here in australia as cheap as they are over there in the states, i mean a pair of head gaskets here cost...........wait for it............ $399.00!!!! ah well...
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    umm another blown o2 kj??

    thanks for the swift reply bud, i wish i lived in the u.s, seeing the prices of engines there makes me sooo jealous, i live in australia, and a recon motor is $5900 u.s!!! might be cheaper to import one!! dont know whether to rebuild or replace, guess i will have to see the damage when i get...
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    umm another blown o2 kj??

    Hi guys, Firstly what a fantastic resource to us noobies!! i am in the process of removing the donk, already read the thread on removing the tranny due to not being able to turn the crank for tc bolts!! but i need to remove the big fan from the front of the motor, what size spanner is it...
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