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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: smaug1911 on October 25, 2012, 06:26:55 AM

Title: working on a 4.0
Post by: smaug1911 on October 25, 2012, 06:26:55 AM: Got a friend with a 97 4.0 wrangler who needs me to work on it.

I am assuming that the brakes, shocks, alternator, regular tuneup won't be a problem. They said it needs needs exhaust headers back....anyone forsee problems with that? They also think it needs a new head gasket....I am not touching that. Anyone done one?

What should I expect to encounter in this project that would be unexpected. I hear it has sat still for 2 years.
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: gearhead1985B on October 25, 2012, 07:27:31 AM: Quote from: smaug1911 on October 25, 2012, 06:26:55 AM
Got a friend with a 97 4.0 wrangler who needs me to work on it.

I am assuming that the brakes, shocks, alternator, regular tuneup won't be a problem. They said it needs needs exhaust headers back....anyone forsee problems with that? They also think it needs a new head gasket....I am not touching that. Anyone done one?

What should I expect to encounter in this project that would be unexpected. I hear it has sat still for 2 years.

why do you think it needs an alternator or a head gasket (head gaskets are easy on a 4.0 it ia an ohv engine just put every thing back wher it came from)

i would jut drain the fluids and replace them all before starting i would prime the oil system if it has set for 2 years
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: smaug1911 on October 25, 2012, 02:03:38 PM: I was going to do all the fluids, too. Left that out.

I am only going on what the owner thought it needed and those are the items they mentioned. I haven't seen the vehicle. they said it is not currently runnable.
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: kirksjeep on October 26, 2012, 02:05:02 AM: If it needs exhaust from the headers back, it sounds like it will need o2 sensers also. When you do the alternator, change the serpentine belt. Just about all Jeeps come with the plastic cap radiators that are known for developing leaks. If you run into any problems check out jeepforum.com for solutions.
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: smaug1911 on October 26, 2012, 04:23:28 PM: Do these engines run on distributors with rotors?

Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: Mayhem on October 26, 2012, 06:24:26 PM: Quote from: smaug1911 on October 26, 2012, 04:23:28 PM
Do these engines run on distributors with rotors?

Yes, a 97 4.0 does.
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: RnnngTrails on December 10, 2012, 10:57:34 PM: Did you ever get this done or did you need a hand with the head gasket... 6312942859 if you still need help
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: smaug1911 on December 11, 2012, 07:39:57 PM: haven't started yet. I am going to look it over this week and hopefully jump in over the holidays.
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: RnnngTrails on January 08, 2013, 03:41:05 AM: How did this go? If you still need a hand, shoot me a text. I dont frequent the forum much anymore.
Title: Re: working on a 4.0
Post by: smaug1911 on January 08, 2013, 04:09:10 AM: plans to get the jeep fell through. I am waiting for my friend to have it towed here. So....I wait for the time being.