it would probably be cheaper to go with a 5.9L than a 4.7L...
Later,
Tom "Slick"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carter, Brian" <brian.carter@texian.org>
To: <dml@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 11:52 PM
Subject: DML: swapping a 5.2 for a 4.7 or 4.7HO
>
> This isn't directly a Dakota, but the engines are the same.
>
> I have a '94 Grand Cherokee at over 134K miles. It is starting to burn a
> little oil. I need to do a compression check to see if I can get by with
> a valve job, or if I need to completely overhaul it. Anyway, I was
> thinking about just swapping it for a 4.7 like I have in my Dakota.
>
> The 4.7 has been an awesome engine for me (71K in less than two years!).
> I love it. I could even look for a 4.7HO from some junked Jeep GC.
>
> Does anyone know of anybody who tried this or any insight into how
> difficult this might be compared to a rebuild?
>
> The GC is real comfortable and I would like to keep it around for
> several years for longer trips and just to keep miles off my Dak.
> Obviously, for long trips, I want it to be reliable.
>
> Thanks,
> BTC
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