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Engine and trans case are both from the same EX 1997, same year as my son's Engine was a long block I forgot first rule of fixing vehicles KISS Keep it simple stupid. Went back and checked the Ignition wires and found 2 of them crossed and on the wrong plugs DUHH! Anyway it now purrs like a...

Update engine rebuild or quick fix Engine 4.0 sohc 1997 The bad news transfer case shift fork broken, got used one from same ex in junk yard. Pulled it apart and the shift fork bushing were gone but no indication of excessive wear on fork or gear. Got new bushings and put them in, everything...

Update on progress. Engine runs pulled a code p0174, my son put on the intake and didn't us the new gaskets. Backfiring so will replace them this week. Can anybody think of any other areas that are common vacuum leaks so I can check them at the same time? Transmission locked in 4wd low, I...

Bad news and good news First the bad-- Cassettes disintegrated pieces in oil pan, blocked oil pickup, no oil no go,threw rod, will make a good anchor. Now the good. found engine in junk yard, $252.00 out the door(had to take it out ourselves). Started this morning putting it in finished at 11...

Maybe good news for me Just got the vehicle home and started disconnecting everything, we decided to take the valve covers off and look at the timing chains. Both chains are on the camshafts and the engine does turn but with a little effort. I think we will pull this engine and look at the...

Besides the engine what else will I need to swap this out ( ie-- Wiring harness,computer or anything else you could think of) we have to do this ourselves

My son's 1997 4.0 SOHC quit after making a "rattling noise" now the engine won't turn at all. He took the starter off and tried to move the flywheel with a prybar and says it won't budge. After searching these forums I think the timing chain broke or skipped some teeth, and a piston is lodged...