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2000 Jeep Laredo Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Transmission, Catalytic converter.
Mileage: 155,000 miles.

Asked on December 12, 2011

How do i get a motor out of a 98 cherokee sport to mount to a ?

I need to know if i can make the motor fit and what i need to do to do it. please and thank you!
Avatar Asked by DPearl1985

Answer

Replied on December 13, 2011

Same size engines?
You need to disconnect all electrical leads, fuel lines, throttle cables, and cooling system hoses to and from the engine. Remove the hood. Attach the lift bracket/chain/strap from an engine hoist (cherry picker) and take up the slack. Remove the exhaust pipe(s) and manifold(s) between the engine and catalytic converter(s). Remove the driveshaft. Remove the transmission mount and crossmember. Raise the engine out of the engine bay, tilting the rear of the engine and transmission down to help it clear.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on December 13, 2011

I should add that it is highly recommended that you take many pictures of the process and label EVERYTHING. Both sides of EVERYTHING.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on December 13, 2011

i have this all done. the problem is the motor mounts and ac mounts are different. i need to know what i need to fabricate to get the engine to mount properly.

Tiny Response from DPearl1985
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Replied on December 13, 2011

Check with parts stores to see if there are motor mounts for that particular engine/vehicle combination. Check junkyards to see if you can find mounting brackets for the AC compressor.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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