Always use non synthetic oil as your break in lube. 1st 500 miles then drain and fill with synthetic. The reason is it will help seat your rings which happens in the first 500 miles.

Man I really appreciate the amount of detailed information you put in these videos. I’ve watched them all now and can only wonder what’s next. Thank ya sir keep it up.

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching. I enjoy sharing

The major machine work is easier and usually more cost effective to leave for the machine shop. The small details at the end and stuff like break-in oil are often overlooked costs. The major cost is usually "while I'm here" which includes a new clutch, flywheel ring gear, starter, alternator, etc.

Thanks for making a straightforward and detailed video man. I just got my first Jeep XJ after having nothing but older Fords. I can see why these things are so popular! They're nimble little bastards. Mines a 96 xj 4 door sport, 4.0l with the ax15. Eventually I want to restore it to factory condition, but for now Ill be dropping around 7-8 grand for rust repair and restoring the drivetrain. These xjs are the shit!

I for sure thought not dropping the fly wheel on your finger would be top of the "wish I did it differently" list! great videos, I enjoy watching. brings back fond memories of my rebuild

Awesome video series man. Helped me out lots! Thanks

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad it helped you out 👍🏽

I’ve watched your channel and videos for many years now… I even rewatched a lot of them just for the entertainment. I don’t speak or comment often..but I’ve seen you do dang near everything on a YJ except, rebuild the differentials and rebuild a transmission. Other than that you’ve pretty much done everything. You need to do a frame off build on a YJ. All new wiring harness, build a Super35 and Ultimate 30 ( I’d be glad to explain those in detail) new fuel and brake lines, then all the other stuff you’ve already done, except this time you build a performance I6 and you’ve done so many 4.0’s and even a 4.0 stroker.. you need to do a 4.2L with a 4.0 head swap with either a big carb or EFI throttle body like Holley Sniper 4 barrel… big cam, brown dog super mounts.. Clifford performance 4 barrel intake manifold, banks header and exhaust, Griffin aluminum radiator, electric fans, and modify a 231J with the Max Upgrade kit. I know it’s expensive but you just build it over time like the rest of em… from the bare frame up. Hope all is well Dale. 🤙

@JeepSolid

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. More coming soon

Thank you ! Now I have an idea how much to rebuild an engine my self.very nice learning video..

Thanks for all your videos. I’m working on a rebuild for my YJ some time next year. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I got a quote for machining the engine and it was 1300. Since you posted this, I’m definitely going to shop around and find a better deal. Thanks again.

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Cool! Glad it helped you out.

Thx for the information...it helped me in making sound decisions

Starting rebuild on my 4.0 in the spring. I am sure I'll be watching more of your videos :)

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's a fun project

I am SO happy that you did this episode! I have been trying to get a handle on what the machine work was going to cost me for my F 134 Willys engine, and nobody I could find would talk price! It was always, "well I really can't tell you because every job is different and every job has its own complexities." All I wanted was a ball park figure on what the different machining procedures would cost. Thanks for answering that question for me!

@JeepSolid

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you out. From what I have heard from others, the machine shop prices in my area are lower than average, but it's a start.

I like that you go straight to the poit !

Keep up the good work!

I think you did an awesome job Dale ! Engine rebuilding is not a cheep process , and there are always added expenses involved . I am currently shopping around for a machine shop to do the machine work on my 4.0 in my TJ. This and many more things are going to be on my to do list this next spring and summer. Looking forward to your next video . Until next time take care and have a great weekend .

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It was a fun project. Good luck with yours as well.

@moabwheeling

4 жыл бұрын

@@JeepSolid Thank you

Thank you. I enjoy your videos.

On draining the fuel, you could use Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer to keep the fresh during the year of your rebuild. I add it to my seasonal equipment and fires up great when time to use it again.🤠👍

Hey dale! Love your videos 🙌 I’m rebuilding my Jeep engine soon and will be using an engine tech kit. I wanted to ask you for some advice, should I take my block to the machine shop to be bored, and based off the amount they remove, order my pistons then? Or should I order the pistons first and give the piston size to the machine shop? Keep up the amazing videos 💯

Great video, I’ve been thinking about rebuilding my 4.0 in my xj in the future. I want power so I’m thinking about the 4.2 crank. Do you think it’s worth it to get an aftermarket head? But awesome video, you literally covered everything 👍🏽

Thanks for that!!

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

no problem

Interesting/informative.

I love your two Jeeps you have

All the more reason I love these things. Anytime something comes up on my xj I look for other opportunities to change/upgrade anything in the process because it's typically cheap enough to justify while I'm in the area. I'm in the process of doing my Duramax now and I think the cost of that Master rebuild kit covered one of my injectors. lol

Subscription because of your honesty

Nice job

Hi mate thank you for all videos, where did you bought the pats? And which website? Thanks.

Wow so here in Oklahoma that machine shop were would be about 1200 to $1,800 and most of the machine shops are packed 4 weeks or months

Nice video thanks! I have a 1991 4.0 original engine and I would like to keep my original engine still undecided what to do it have 190000 miles

Look at you, getting everything for free. Very cool

Thank you so much for your time on giving me the information that I need and saving me the heart ache. My cousin fred are working on my motor right now. It's 3:17 in the morning we work at night too hot to work during the day. But anyways I have a question. Do you think I should do an exchange and pay alittle extra or rebuild it myself ? It's a 292 1964 F-100. Restoring and customizing it at the same time. Thank you for your time and support. Sign Bigg Bern.

@JeepSolid

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it depends on what you want to get out of it. It takes a lot of time and you can learn a lot out of it. On this Jeep engine, I would say, if it's just a project you want to have fun with and learn, then it's a great project! If you are just wanting a new engine and your Jeep up and running soon, I'd buy one.

Great job man, wish my wife would let me have 3 jeeps :P

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yeah. But gonna be selling Fungus soon..

@mercedescherokee6853

4 жыл бұрын

No wife, no strife

@iraqifoodcart8447

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercedescherokee6853 exactly. No point in "compromising" when what's really happening is you, the man, giving in and letting her get her way.

@itsalllogical

2 жыл бұрын

@@iraqifoodcart8447 exactly! It’s like women live to try and stop a man from doing simple shit we love, god forbid anything is above then they feel.

Rebuild kit was only $434?? That is awesome

Valve lapping and a valve job are two completely different things. Over time valve seats will wear and widen or be pitted. That can only be fixed with a valve job where all angles have the correct width. Lapping has a different purpose.

I have a CJ7 and doing the 2.5 to 4.0 conversion was NOT Cheap.... almost 2K for the rebuilt motor, then all the parts and accessories, clutch, transmission rebuild , exhaust, driveshafts, with labor was about 8K.....Would have done some of it myself but CA emissions laws are a pain...i'd rather trust a professional when it comes to the CARB laws.

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. That's an expensive swap.

XJ’s rule when are going to pick one up

Since you were doing a rebuild, did you consider using that Edelbrock aluminum head? So you could bump up the power some.

1800.00 dollars I can get a straight 6 long block engine from ATK with a 3 year warranty. I think I will go that route. Thanks for the video.

@ThotBonker

2 жыл бұрын

be careful buying from ATK, they have a pretty high failure rate and a reputation for never standing behind their warranty

@haroldbottom3474

Жыл бұрын

@TunaNoCrustt I've never had any issues with the two I purchased.

@haroldbottom3474

Жыл бұрын

@TunaNoCrustt Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one... If you didn't pay a dime into the purchase of my engine, your azz don't matter. LOL

Help what's the replacement/upgrade for the peugeot transmission for my 1988 YJ?

I wonder if this would cost the same for my 5.3 vortex on my 04 Yukon xl

Nice job man. Had a shop out of San Diego do all the work where they pulled, fully rebuilt, and reinstalled the engine for $2100. Not bad but still a way better deal to do the work yourself.

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a great deal.

@DutchCherokeeXJ

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacob, I’m in L.A. and need to replace all 7 freeze plugs in my 4.0 XJ. I received a quote for $2,000 incl. new rear main seal and oil pump. May I ask you which shop in SD did your rebuilt. I’m willing to drive 2,5 hours south to save some $$$. Thank you.

@DutchCherokeeXJ

4 жыл бұрын

Dale, fantastic job in sharing your rebuilt! I wish I had the skills you have!

@JOMaMa..

2 жыл бұрын

@@DutchCherokeeXJ $2000 is a crazy high quote

After 3 years, what are your thoughts on that enginetech rebuild kit? I'm looking for a kit to rebuild my JKs 3.8.

MINE COST $4500 AT A SHOP, now this is 2024, 5.7 v8

Hello, I have a 91 yj and I’m wondering what’s the best set up for posi in my front Dana. I mean is it best to go manually or air?

Should try next time electrolysis .... Talk about clean your block (no aluminum parts) Easy to do ..should look into it ..

$400 valve job is steep? A mechanic in Connecticut quoted me a price for changing spark plugs, cables, distributor cap and rotor. On a 4.0 it all can be done in half an hour. He said it's $560. :) Yup. That's what I said too. Mechanics in CT are just nuts.

is engine tech kit any good?

There's a debate on whether or not to use brass plugs.. some say it adds to the electrolysis factor in the engine.... IDK... I've always used brass plugs, but most OEM are steel... Who knows?

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

I hear of steel leaking more often.

Noticed you had crank polished on you video of total cost on your Jeep rebuild. When I rebuilt my 4, I used .001 under size rod bearings on one side. However, I could only find standard size for mains. Did you adjust fit in any way for polishing?

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Polishing removes very little material keeping the journals in spec.

@RIPSAWONE

4 жыл бұрын

My rebuild had 300,000 on it. The rod throws were .0003 out of round. I polished them round. It would still been in tolerance with standard. But using 4 half on one side of .001 under go it to middle of tolerance. Just never did see a main that allowed it. However, my mains with 300K were like new tolerance.

go with a reconditioned 4.7L

Do you have any thoughts on a crate engine vs a DIY rebuild? I know it costs more but for me I'd sure enough forget a washer or some other little item that'd ruin my rebuild, LOL. I have my suspension done and interior restored so now comes a zero mile engine before I'm too old....

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think a crate engine is a bad idea if you're in a hurry. If you have the time, doing the rebuild yourself will greatly expand your knowledge of how your Jeep works.

So what is the compression now

Can you send me the information for engine tech, for 2008 jeep wrangler sport in addition thank you

Los Angeles Machine Shop charged me $1700 for a complete rebuild. I dropped it off. 10 Days later, I picked it up and installed it. Add all the incidentals and that's what it cost. They used brass freeze plugs. I had to replace the harmonic balancer. I added a radiator filter. I switched to Red/Asian Car Radiator Fluid from Walmart. NOW, My ZJ's radiator is leaking and I'm also switching it to an all Aluminum Radiator; so, I really have to switch to the Red/Asian Radiator Fluid, to avoid electrolysis corroding the radiator from a steel engine and aluminum radiator.

@301steady

4 жыл бұрын

But yes, I learned quite a few things; especially because, I didn't rebuild it myself.

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

That's still a good price for a rebuild

@ratattack2994

4 жыл бұрын

Good price

Crate engine through my local parts store is $1500. Given what most machine shops charge, plus the time involved, crate engine is the way to go. Plus, 36,000 mile warranty.

@Kingkev0

2 жыл бұрын

I paid 5700 for crate engine and installation

@chris41952

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kingkev0 you got ripped off.

@JOMaMa..

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll give you a guarantee..You pay for what you get

how much time tho

i dont see the steel block plugs being the first thing to fail... and unless youre planning on taking the engine from jeep to jeep i doubt the YJ will still be road worthy in 20 years

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

True. Other parts will probably go first.

@BroncoSolid

4 жыл бұрын

I think it’ll last 20 years. We don’t deal with road salts here, and we’ve got time to fix stuff

@AndrewBrowner

4 жыл бұрын

@@BroncoSolid it could, but gotta contend with accidents, other engine failures, loss of interest coupled with a major repair like trans or tcase hope all goes well go and look forward to see it do some mud bogging or rock bouncing

How much is a jasper engine

What machine shop did you use?

I had a head machined on my 01 4L cherokee last year for $90. they primed it, valve job and new springs.

@JeepSolid

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing deal

Is it possible to rebuild an engine while its still inside a car?

@jduncan8907

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are a few videos of people doing in frame rebuilds on these 4.0's out there.

I bought a 97 tj sport. It has good oil pressure when it's cold. Once it gets up to temp the pressure drops all the way to 0. I was told the bearings are worn. I would love to rebuild the motor myself but I don't have a place to do it. The mechanic wants $1500 to replace the bearings and hydraulic lifters. Plus installing a new header. Is it worth it?

@J-W.-

4 жыл бұрын

Is that 1500$ a full engine rebuild? Or literally just bearings and lifters?

I have a 04 Jeep Wrangler. Plan to bore out the engine with bigger piston converted to 4.9 .

How much did getting successful on enough on YT to get donated so many parts cost? At those rates I'm legitimately considering starting a KZread career to get donated parts :)

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

For free parts, it's totally not worth it.. I spend hours every week working on it. I do it because I enjoy helping people, it's a fun hobby, and I make some passive income. There's a few more things I enjoy about it but it does take quit a bit of work.

Some one told me that engine tech has issues with overheating

@birdlover666

3 жыл бұрын

No, that would not be true. Overheating issues can be caused by multiple things, such as a stuck thermostat, head or block surfaces that are not level/flat, and many orher things.

But I would have replaced the clutch/plate and surfaced the flywheel...

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Needs to be done.

@BroncoSolid

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a different video. Ah, the life of a KZreadr

@mercedescherokee6853

4 жыл бұрын

Jeep flywheels cant be resurfaced! Theyre not flat but have a bevel to them i think its noted in the fsm

What about the bandaids when you smashed your finger. Lmfao

@JeepSolid

4 жыл бұрын

Haha!! So true. Man that hurt!! 😂

Good jop bro

10 bucks for a serp belt????? I just bought one for my build a Gates micro V it was almost 50.00 bucks

@coler154

3 жыл бұрын

You get what you pay for.

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I'm doing a rebuild on a 94 HO for my 00 XJ ...machine shop service for exact same services is 2400 $$ WTF !!!!

@JeepSolid

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Not worth it. Could buy new engine for that. You check other shops?

@rocketlife9549

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeepSolid yes....they're all quoting same BallP if not MORE....the typical block service...clean, bore, hone,align,deck,etcetc. Heads nothing crazy ..refresh with.multiangle seats, bigger valves, p and p and Assemble the rotating

How is it holding up amazon Is sketchy

@JeepSolid

3 жыл бұрын

Very happy wit it. No issues. Runs super smooth

@Blazingangels0

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeepSolid ok thanks cause idk if the quality is good thanks for the quick response ill try it out

Isn't better to buy a new engine ?

@82mrbush

3 жыл бұрын

I think so

@Wreckitralph54

3 жыл бұрын

Not better, Just easier.

@Katarinarabbit

3 жыл бұрын

There both the exact same made and manufactured at the same spec metal is metal

@antonioortiz5139

3 жыл бұрын

It's more expensive to buy a new engine than for you to rebuild one. This is from my experience so it differs from one person to another.

@allenwatkins4972

3 жыл бұрын

If you want to be sure of what you have, rebuild it yourself. If you don't particularly care, or don't have the skill/room buy a crate engine. Both are good ways to go.

85 bucks to resurface and MAGNAFLUX? Id find a new machine shop

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I drive an FJ with 352,000 miles no leakage of any kind of fluids and drives daily. Do love you fools though. 😂