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Got a new engine but now I wrecked the jeep

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by LucyCannon, Jan 16, 2020.

  1. Jan 16, 2020 at 8:47 PM
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    LucyCannon

    LucyCannon [OP] New Member

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    Hello there!!
    I just joined this site .... I’m excited to learn some things about Jeeps!!

    I wrecked my 98 Jeep Wrangler pretty much right after replacing the engine and radiator .....

    What should I do now!!
    I want a wrangler for sure would it be worth buying a Jeep with a blown engine instead of replacing all the other parts! ??

    Or selling the engine or I guess parting it out!!
    I guess I am also looking for the cheapest or easiest solution .... if that’s even a thing!!??
    Help!!! What are you thoughts on this catastrophe!!!???
    Thanks for your help ...
     
  2. Jan 16, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    aggrex

    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    Welcome @LucyCannon ....my suggestion is to part out the banged up jeep, save some jeep bucks and get a better running low mileage jeep. Count your blessings you are still with us and time to move on to better jeeps.
     
  3. Jan 16, 2020 at 9:28 PM
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    LucyCannon

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    Thank you
     
  4. Jan 17, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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    Hello Lana, welcome from Oklahoma.

    If you have the time, space, and the mechanical inclination (or someone who is willing to help) I would lean towards finding one that is not as mechanically sound and swapping over all the good parts.
    I have friends that lost their Father when his Jeep rolled down a mountain with their kids in the Jeep with him. The kids were pretty banged up but survived. The Jeep had sentimental value so they found a frame and any other replacement parts they needed and swapped all the good parts over.

    If it's your only vehicle this will be hard to do, but if it's not or you have alternate transportation then I see it as a good learning project. You could also use it as a time to upgrade, install a lift, or lockers, or bumpers or .....

    My current Jeep was down for a couple of years while I rebuilt it. Swapped the engine...then rebuilt the new/used engine.. installed better axles.. installed lift. Sooo maybe I am just glutton for punishment.

    You will have to decide which route is best for you and your situation.
     
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