So I finally got time to do my first blog. Pictures might be sideways Im not sure. Im not a certified mechanic. Everythng i know ive learned over the years and some is self taught. So I traded for a 97 Jeep cherokee sport a few months back. The guy said it had a slight knock and would need a motor. Well I had found a 2000 cherokee for parts on a good deal, bought it, brought it home, and discovered the difference. Little did I know or pay attention that the 97 was a distributor motor and the 00 was a coil pack motor. So my project began of taking two motors and making one work in my Jeep.!(
) I dont have as detailed photos as id like with it being my first blog. Trial and error. I'll do better next time. Anyway I had to take the good block from the 00 and place my head off the 97 onto it.
While I had the engine torn most of the way down I replaced some core parts. It got a new oil pump, a new timing set, water pump, thermostat, all new gaskets, and new injectors..
I was a long process considering I had carpal tunnel surgery in the middle of my project. I finally managed to get the motor back in the jeep and with some help from some friends finally got the jeep running. Tomorrow I am goin to get slightly better tires put on it so hopefully it will be legal soon
