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You guys will have to forgive me some, as I have no knowledge of the inner workings of the automobile. I do know that I do NOT have a DOHC, so I am not posting in there. Technically, I am looking at a swap, but this question falls into this area better.
I have a 1986 Jeep Cherokee, with the 2.8 V6. This is the same engine that was in the S10's of the time.
I know that my best option is to buy a 3.4 crate engine, but I am not interesting in spending that kind of money (yet).
When I bought the Jeep, I also got two extra engines (both 2.8's) thrown into the deal. (I should have ran away at that point).
My current engine is about to throw a rod. It runs, but I know it is a matter of time.
One of the engines is already broken down into its componets. (Not sure if I have all of the parts). My dad showed me scratches on the thingy (round part of the rod that attachs to the crank.)
The second engine is assembled, but I do believe my crank is broke. (it doesn't turn).
Now for the questions. At some point, I will be swaping out the engine (the 3.4 or even a 350), for now, I just want to have something in there that won't die on me. I also don't want to spend a bunch of money to rebuild an engine that will be tossed when I do swap it out.
Can I do this on the cheap? I don't mind spending $400 or so. I know that the power of the 2.8 is nothing to brag about, so I am not worried about power enhancments. I just want to be able to drive the Jeep to an off-roading experience that is hours away. If something breaks, I want it to be because I broke the axle, not because the engine gave out.
Would it be safe to exchange parts between the engines? (Say one piston was crap, but the other engine has a good one.)
I have a 1986 Jeep Cherokee, with the 2.8 V6. This is the same engine that was in the S10's of the time.
I know that my best option is to buy a 3.4 crate engine, but I am not interesting in spending that kind of money (yet).
When I bought the Jeep, I also got two extra engines (both 2.8's) thrown into the deal. (I should have ran away at that point).
My current engine is about to throw a rod. It runs, but I know it is a matter of time.
One of the engines is already broken down into its componets. (Not sure if I have all of the parts). My dad showed me scratches on the thingy (round part of the rod that attachs to the crank.)
The second engine is assembled, but I do believe my crank is broke. (it doesn't turn).
Now for the questions. At some point, I will be swaping out the engine (the 3.4 or even a 350), for now, I just want to have something in there that won't die on me. I also don't want to spend a bunch of money to rebuild an engine that will be tossed when I do swap it out.
Can I do this on the cheap? I don't mind spending $400 or so. I know that the power of the 2.8 is nothing to brag about, so I am not worried about power enhancments. I just want to be able to drive the Jeep to an off-roading experience that is hours away. If something breaks, I want it to be because I broke the axle, not because the engine gave out.
Would it be safe to exchange parts between the engines? (Say one piston was crap, but the other engine has a good one.)
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