Wondering what exactly is an engine rebuild? If done properly, is it like a new engine and can go another 200K? How much $ would it cost to have done (at a decent local shop... NOT the dealer)

-4.0L 6 cyl-

Wondering what exactly is an engine rebuild? If done properly, is it like a new engine and can go another 200K? How much $ would it cost to have done (at a decent local shop... NOT the dealer)

-4.0L 6 cyl-


i have over 300,000 on my 4.0. i'd be interested in a rebuild if the price is right. how many you have?....200,000 or so?

what does an engine rebuild usually mean???? but to answer, yes it could go another 200k. might be more cost-efficient to go with a low-mileage used one though.

Yah, I have 205K and it's knocking and leaking oil, was wondering if a rebuild would take care of everything.

Saw a rebuild kit for ~$300. I've never torn an engine apart, so I'd probably pay for it to be done. What is labor for that.. another $600? $1200?

A lower mileage used one is another good option, loooks like those are around $800 including delivery on ebay, but then again, labor charge...

I called 1 place they threw out $2500 for everything to remove and install in a rebuilt one... but that seemed VERY HIGH to me... ??

where are you located at??

Just North of Detroit, MI

hey, give these guys a call tomorrow http://www.jeepsunlimited.net/pages/1/index.htm

I got an engine from them a few years back.

Yah, I have 205K and it's knocking and leaking oil, was wondering if a rebuild would take care of everything.

Saw a rebuild kit for ~$300. I've never torn an engine apart, so I'd probably pay for it to be done. What is labor for that.. another $600? $1200?

A lower mileage used one is another good option, loooks like those are around $800 including delivery on ebay, but then again, labor charge...

I called 1 place they threw out $2500 for everything to remove and install in a rebuilt one... but that seemed VERY HIGH to me... ??


i used to have the same problems. i recommend using lucas engine oil addittive. made a huge difference in the vibrations, and it used to knock pretty hard while towing, not anymore though.

at first i put it in as it leaked out/burned. then used a whole bottle with every oil change, now it runs great.

I just changed the oil, and put in Bar's Leak Stop Leak... Seems to have slowed the leaking, but still a lot of vibrations at idle.

Can I can put in the Lucas while the Bar's Leak's is still in there also?

I just changed the oil, and put in Bar's Leak Stop Leak... Seems to have slowed the leaking, but still a lot of vibrations at idle.

Can I can put in the Lucas while the Bar's Leak's is still in there also?


i wouldn't. but for future, use the lucas in the engine. don't use it anywhere else because i've recently been informed that using it in places like the tranny, tc and diffs could ruin the original specs.

i've been using 10W30 and the lucas when i do my oil changes. 5:1