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08-13-2008, 08:19 PM
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1996 ZJ
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Life of the ZJ V8?
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My 96 ZJ with the straight 6 is beginning to become a money pit the engine is at a point where I am thinking of buying a newer ZJ and swapping out the lift and tires. I know a decent amount the 4 liter but what can I expect out the V8? I am looking at a 98 limited with the V8, 113000 miles.
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'96 ZJ 3.5" RE Super-Flex |
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08-13-2008, 08:22 PM
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1993 ZJ
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I can't speak for every one, but my 5.2 has 156K on it and is running 95% like new.
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08-13-2008, 09:17 PM
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1998 ZJ
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If its been taken care of it should last along time.
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08-13-2008, 09:23 PM
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1998 ZJ
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the chrysler 4.0 will run for 300k miles
the small block chrysler will run for 300k miles+ IF the oil is changed every 3k miles
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-Black Limited 1998 Jeep ZJ 5.2 44re 242 swap UC package- 2 inch BB, OME steering Dampner, custom cai, e-fan swap, kolak cat back |
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08-13-2008, 10:18 PM
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1997 ZJ
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I got 186,000 on my 97 5.2L idles like a pretty little kitty - Then step on the throttle and ROOOAARRRR!!! -with a glass pack of course - but still runs perfect, not an engine problem yet!!
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08-13-2008, 10:22 PM
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1993 ZJ
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got 166xxx on mine and still runs good. No rattles, no knocking, no pinging, no codes except for the 02 sensor.
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Im a student and unemployed and have a Haynes. //93 ZJ//5.2L//NP249//K&N Fipk Gen II//2" BB w/BD AT Shocks//4.10's//31" Cooper Discovery STT's//Cstm Frnt Bmpr//Custom Rear Tube Bmpr//3" Magnaflow exhaust w/high flow cat//500RMS Pioneer Amp//600RMS 12" JL Audio Sub//4 Hella 500's on Cstm Light Bar//Sealed Intake Box w/ ram air// |
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08-14-2008, 12:15 AM
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2001 WJ
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If its been taken care of then it should last for a very long time. But every engine is different. You could have a major malfunction at 150k or it can perform flawlessly for 300K miles. It all depends how it was previously cared for and how you care for it. I suggest if you do buy it then change all of the fluids and do a tune up on it so you know that it was all done and when.
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08-14-2008, 01:24 AM
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1998 ZJ
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at 146K but some quality oil and lucas it and no zero problems as far as the motor *knock on wood*
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98 ZJ 3" lift homemade snorkel. JKS quicker disco 5.2L 150,000, 31x10.5 pro comp muds |
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08-14-2008, 04:35 AM
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Jeep Jedi Master
 
1994 ZJ
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: College Station, Tx
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I've put over 200K on two different 5.2 motors. One in a 83 Ramcharger and then the Grand.
Hunter
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08-14-2008, 10:40 AM
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1998 ZJ
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i saw a dodge diplomat with a 318 with 730k miles no typo, never had the heads off, ran super smooth
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-Black Limited 1998 Jeep ZJ 5.2 44re 242 swap UC package- 2 inch BB, OME steering Dampner, custom cai, e-fan swap, kolak cat back |
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08-14-2008, 10:49 AM
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Web Wheeler
1998 ZJ
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Quote:
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08-14-2008, 11:26 AM
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1994 ZJ
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I had a reman installed at 152k after my 5.2 blew a head gasket. That was lack of maintenance though. Plus I beat the **** out of it with towing and such.
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08-14-2008, 12:55 PM
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Luck favors the prepared
2003 WJ
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Just tuned up the girlfriend's 5.2 ZJ... purring like a kitten with 203,XXX miles
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2003 WJ in Jeep Green Metallic, 4.0/242/4.10's. 4" Teraflex springs w/ RE monotube shocks and IRO short arms, cheap intake w/ amsoil filter, 2.5" hi flow cat and back exhaust, lots of lights and other misc crap. Check out my build thread here: Life lessons and budget build |
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08-14-2008, 01:25 PM
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1998 ZJ
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Anyways, I have 241,000 on my ZJ. Motor has never been opened up (at all) and the tranny is original. Smokes a little under hard accelleration of it I let it idle too long, but otherwise it's fine, and I beat the piss out of it!
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98 Jeep GC 5.9 - Mopar intake, Mopar ECU, Edelbrock struts, lots of audio (see details) 89 MR2 MK1.5 - Body done, built 450whp 3sgte, 6 year project so far 89 MR2 SC - 317k! rims, cams, lsd, pulley, exhaust, intake, header, brakes, stereo, bushings... still going :) 74 CB360 - Lots of cool cafe stuff :D |
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08-14-2008, 01:28 PM
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1997 TJ Wrangler
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My '93 5.2L has 295,000 miles on it, and as far as I know, it's all original. Runs a little rough, but not too bad.
Casey
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1997 Wrangler TJ, 2.5L LO, 5 speed, RC 3.25" lift, Skyjacker shocks, 31's, Lock-Right locker in front, Bestop 2-piece Hardtop |
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