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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Roboter, Nov 18, 2005.

  1. Nov 18, 2005
    Roboter

    Roboter Klaatu Barada Jeepto

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    Hey guys. I had my trans and xcase rebuilt and my current dilema is if I should have my engine rebuilt while I have everything out. The motor ran strong before the trans took a dump but at this point should I go all the way or just install the trans and case and enjoy it? It would be nice to have the engine match with 0 miles but is it really nescessary?

    Maybe I'm just too anal. :rofl:

    Thanks for any input...
     
    Roboter, Nov 18, 2005
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  2. Nov 18, 2005
    70CJ5

    70CJ5 Member

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    If engine is fine (no noises, good oil pressure, no smoke etc.) I'd paint it and enjoy it. If it has a oil leak or 2 I would replace the gaskets and run it.
     
    70CJ5, Nov 18, 2005
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  3. Nov 18, 2005
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    Clean up the outside maybe some paint and run it.
     
    mb82, Nov 18, 2005
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    i agree, clean it off and give it a shot of paint and run it. If you redo the motor you will end up with a good motor, but you will also have the jeep down for that much more time.
     
    DanStew, Nov 18, 2005
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    Mojave

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    You're being too anal. Run it until it smokes.
     
    Mojave, Nov 18, 2005
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Depends.... How patient are you, how are your funds, and how important is the Jeep as far as trasportation.... And how bad do you want to drive it... For me, if the motor seemed fine, I'd run it..
     
    Patrick, Nov 18, 2005
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  7. Nov 19, 2005
    Chuck

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    I would do a compression test or leak down test to see where your engine really stands. If all specs are correct and there are no oil leaks then I would do as others have said, paint it and drive it.
     
    Chuck, Nov 19, 2005
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  8. Nov 19, 2005
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    x7.

    Drive it like ya stole it! :beer:
     
    w3srl, Nov 19, 2005
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  9. Nov 19, 2005
    jd7

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    If ya got the money, go for it get it all done at one time, then you don't have too worry about it. But then there's the axles and what condition is the body.............
     
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  10. Nov 19, 2005
    $ sink

    $ sink Gazillians of posts

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    I am gonna hafta go with throw it back in and run it till it's dunn.

    nothing worse that throwing a bunch of good engine parts into the local land fill for the sake of a premature overhaul...:v6:
     
    $ sink, Nov 19, 2005
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  11. Nov 19, 2005
    timgr

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    I'd agree with most of the above - leave well enough alone! Since it's out, I'd change the timing chain if you have not.
     
    timgr, Nov 19, 2005
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  12. Nov 20, 2005
    Roboter

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    Thanks for the response fellas.!

    Funny how much money I save everytime I ask around here... :beer: R)
     
    Roboter, Nov 20, 2005
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  13. Nov 20, 2005
    sparky

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    Adding to what Tim said, throw in a Melling High Volume oil pump.

    If you do a search you'll turn up all the part numbers you need for the Edelbrock double roller timing chain, Melling oil pump (at Autozone cheap), and the gaskets with a neoprene front main (at Autozone cheap).

    Well worth the small amount of effort IMO.
     
    sparky, Nov 20, 2005
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    original cj5

    original cj5 They call me Mr Bubba

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    Run it till it drops...then spend the bucks. You never know...it may run another 10 to 15 years. Mine leaks some oil, I need to replace the pan & valve cover gaskets as well as the rear main seal...but, I didnt buy it for people to oogle at all the pretty paint, I bought it to "HAVE FUN"!!!
     
    original cj5, Nov 20, 2005
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  15. Nov 20, 2005
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

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    I'm going against the grain a tad here.
    Reseal it while you have it out. New gaskets and freeze plugs will pay off long term.
    Timing chain & oil pump are easy enough to replace while its out also.
     
    BlueFlu, Nov 20, 2005
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  16. Nov 21, 2005
    ljspop

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    Do the compression check and then decide. My $.02
     
    ljspop, Nov 21, 2005
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  17. Nov 21, 2005
    BlueFlu

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    May as well replace the t-stat and the hoses.
     
    BlueFlu, Nov 21, 2005
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