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    replacement engines - what to look for

    Must be a shipping difference - I got quoted $3,600. I'm in the 02 Lib for $500 (it was on its way to a wrecking yard when the driver stopped at at my Son-in-Law's (one of his buddies) just to chat. Son-in-Law called me, I told him if the miles were right and it was clean do it. So the driver...
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    replacement engines - what to look for

    Bahama - I haven't decided yet. I am working on the core I picked up (as far as stripping it down) just to learn these. If my confidence level goes up a tick or two I may just have a go at it. Problem here local is two of the best machine shops have shut down or are not taking any new work...
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    OK, Now what

    Kid my daughter was dating once pulled up in the drive and I could smell the oil from inside the house. Smoke was pouring out from under the hood. I asked him when was the last time he checked the oil and he said..."your supposed to check it? for what". So I asked him when was the last time he...
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    replacement engines - what to look for

    Robochop - I did consider that - even went as far as to pick up a rotating core to build (since I knew mine was seized). BUT... I do timing chains on Jag engines quite often. BUT that mess scares me! I've watched several videos on the 3.7 chain installations, and holy **** thats a ******* up...
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    replacement engines - what to look for

    thanks but the one I bought only had 131k. The thoughts I'd had so far were to pull plugs and look for one(s) that were really clean. Or the obvious chocolate milk or chunky oil. Just looking for other tells. Also, my understanding is 2002-early 2004 were swaps (but primarily 02 and 03)...
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    replacement engines - what to look for

    I bought a low mile 02 KJ last year with a seized 3.7 (blew a head gasket and they kept driving it). From my readings, the head gaskets on these were a weak point. As I go to various wrecking years or check with used engine suppliers, what should I look for (if there is such a thing) that will...
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