It was a adventure brother. We had so much fun working in the freezing weather knocking that motor job out. Are you going to pull a motor on a Jeep ? If you have questions I’m always here for advice. It really wasn’t a bad job but a few hiccups here and there. Thanks for the feedback my brother.

lol it was a day of adventure for sure. Many memories lol. God bless

There JBA shorty headers brother.

You have to use everything brother. The gasket goes around the cover. Then you have a front seal that goes around the crank.

The motor I purchased from advanced auto for around 3000. I did the install myself which saved tremendous money. If a shop was to do it for you I’d estimate 10 hours labor times their rates. It seems to me that you have a bad head gasket. If you check the oil is it white and milky? That’s a sure sign that you have a bad gasket. Did you ever over hear it?

Advanced Auto, the rebuilder’s name was spartan motors. I wouldn’t recommend them though. They do have other rebuilders though. Glad you liked the video. Any more questions let me know.

There is only 2 hard issues with the swap. Getting the upper intake plenum out because it’s so close to the supper cowl. And you’ll need another set of hands to help you fight it out. The other problem is the top bell housing bolts, you have to drop the tranny cross member and lower it all the way down to get to it with a dramatically long extension with a swivel and socket. I put in the headers and fastman throttle body since the engine was out already. The jba headers weren’t easy to bolt in as well being that the flange on it really doesn’t give you much room to get the bolts in toward the back. It’s all doable with patience a little blood and many words of rage. Let me know how you make out brother. Or if you run into any issues or questions.

Get a new water pump, thermostat, hoses, and spark plugs as well. Better to start out fresh so you don’t have any issues down the road.

Im in Saratoga County brother. How you make out? How's the Jeep running?Sorry for the late response.

Not much. You have to go in with the nose up a bit. Also raise and lower the tranny to work it in. Someone underneath to guide it in helps. Let me know how you make out brother.

CustomHD I changed water pump, injectors, plugs, coil packs, oil pan and gasket, thermostat and gasket, coolant flush, check condition of starter, check as much of the wiring harness as possible for wear rubs, the upper air intake was a pain in the ass to take out and put in it rubs on the upper cowl. I added jba headers, fastman throttle body work slow and make sure you don’t pinch wires hoses etc. let me know how it turns out brother.

In theory yes you can. I don’t know off hand if the engine had any updates over the 3 year difference. Upgrades, horsepower, torque, or sensors. You know they always do little things to make the engine better over the years brother. When I got mine I went to advance auto and ordered a engine from a builder. If you go that route make sure you don’t use a company called Spartan motors. The engine had issues within 20k. If you try to swap it out I’m around for advice brother. It’s not a bad job, just take your time and take pictures and videos of all the steps for your reference.

@@MrV2u ok, yea sometimes they do small minor updates to small cosmetic looks of certain components..i bought an engine from a yard, dude told me it had low miles and the motor was strong, it came out of an 2003 jeep liberty and it had electrical issues that was it. I truly appreciate your advice. I will keep you updated for sure pictures and all.

Just behind the oil pan there’s a cover that gives you access to the bolts. It has 2 bolts holding it on.

To get the converter off dose the crossmember come off??

It comes out and you have to lower the tranny all the way as low as possible to get access to the top bolts on the converter. You’ll need a really long extension and swivel on your socket. The oxygen sensors I cut cause it was so tight to get my hand in there. I just put new ones.

@@MrV2u what size is the bolts because I can't get them out. I've used a 5/8 wrench but the bolts are short so it slips off.

Which bolts? The bell housing or torque converter?

Absolutely my brother.

Henry Hernandez I believe you can. Is it the same year as your grand Cherokee?

The headers were JBA short tube headers. The motor came from advanced auto. They use different builders, I would stay clear from the company called Spartan motors. That thing had issues within 25,000 miles. You can try auto zone as well brother. Let me know how you make out.

I was going to order mine from powertrainproducts.net they've fixed oiling and cooling issues with the 3.7 lt block thanks brother !!

@@joshuawinters7481 let me know if you have questions when swapping the motor brother.

Where did you purchase them from if I may ask my swap is beginning

www.jegs.com/i/JBA/578/1930S/10002/-1 Same for our grand Cherokee. Let me know if you run into anything brother. Good luck.

Depending on your mechanical background it’s not a bad job. The only hard thing was the top bell housing bolts. You’ll need a couple long extensions to get those bolts. Just take your time and you’ll be ok. Make sure you take pictures of everything for reference. I’ve been a mechanic for over 25 years so it wasn’t my first time.

@@MrV2u i’m not a mechanic but I have been fixing my own cars for the last 20 years. Never done an engine swap myself though. I’m gonna replace the pcv valve and do a compression test to see where the engine stands. From what I have read 1 qt every 800 miles doesn’t seem so bad for an original engine with 270k miles and no repairs never. Nothing wrong with the engine besides the oil consumption.

@@engrxtn how’s the body? If it’s in good shape then you can either keep adding oil as needed, or swap it out! It really isn’t a bad job at all brother. Beside the top bell housing bolts, the other thing is the top oxygen sensors are a pain. I just cut them and added new ones later on. Putting the motor back in is a bear as well, I highly suggest having someone to work the hoist and fight it with you. That’s why I said take your time and have a lot of patience. Let me know what you decide on brother with the compression test completed.

@@MrV2u the body is almost like new (great looking paint). Two little rust spots on the roof and a little bit on the undercarriage as I live at Ohio. I have to fix a few minor mechanical issues (replace radiator, power steering lines, and a ball joint)…but other than that is great. I have taken good care of her since new. My daughter want it for her as she will be a High School senior on August. I ordered a 2023 GC L 4x4 that is in production so I should have it soon. The 2008 GC is my first love lol. Cheers brother…I’ll keep u posted.

@@engrxtn that’s cool brother. It’s also better than having a car note lol. I traded in my 2018 for a 2021 ram 1500 Laramie. I love it and it has more room than the Cherokee. I’m going to buy a wrangler further down the road as well. You take care of your cars and they will take care of you usually. I had a 97 Nissan Sentra with 265k miles on it and the only issue was rust and minor front end issues. Every single thing was originally except batteries and brakes.

Such a small piece that brings down the entire engine. It sucks for sure brother.

You wanna go from a 4.7 to a 3.7? If so you’d need to change the computer and possible the wire harness. It wouldn’t be a easy swap in my opinion. Physical size there pretty much the same. Hope that answers your question brother.

Thank you

You're downgrading dude lol gonna loose a shit ton of hp and the mpg is still bad with them.

Not sure if you ever did your swap or not but our 3.7 gets a lovely 11.8 mpg regardless of highway or city. I can't wait to get a new vehicle.

Lol I got about the same but that was because of the bigger tires, lift, and cage I put on top with my spare. I got a 2018 now lol. Still got love for the Grand Cherokee.

Marcia Jeremiah I highly doubt. You have a 4.0 in the 04 vs 3.7 or 4.7 etc in the 06. They upgraded the transmission as well. Everything is possible if you have to go this way but it’s going to cost you way more than just getting on for your 06. Let me know how you make out.

Advanced auto.

Kg West nah the headers would give you between 10-25 more horsepower. The fast man throttle body gives you a better off the line power that you can feel. You do get better fuel economy and the sound is a beautiful thing lol. I’d say get a rebuild for the warranty. Make sure you get it from a reputable rebuilder. The one I got from advance auto, starting having valve knock with approx 30k on it. I got so fed up with the whole thing and had to walk away. Eventually I’m going to buy a wrangler. If you have any questions I’m around for advice. Some of the process is a nightmare. Glad you liked the video brother.

@@MrV2u thanks brother, the project will be on a 2008 grand cherokee with a dead engine that I'm going to buy, nevertheless the wrangler is my dream car I got sentimental seeing your jeep getting towed because I got the same one with a bad catalytic converter, I replace that cat with a original one but the check engine light comes on every 500 hundred miles someone told me to clean the O2 censor, looking forward to see your wrangler keep it up man KZfaq needs more jeep lovers like us.

I wish you luck on your journey. Just have patience and take your time. You'll do fine. Let me know if you have any questions. The upper intake box is a nightmare to get out you will need a extra hand. It hits the upper firewall and the shape of it makes it rough. The two upper bell housing bolts are a pain as well. You need to lower the back of the tranny a lot to get a looooong extension with a swivel in there. The upper oxygen sensors suck as well lol. A lot of choice words were flying at these times. My recommendation is to just replace the o2 sensors. I wouldn't mess with cleaning them. Yeah I shed a tear making that video brother. All that time money spent on her and someone else is probably driving her now lol. Oh well can't wait to get my Wrangler at a later date. Maybe ill wait for the Diesel engine to come out and be tested. Jeep on my brother Jeep on!

Awesome huh? Lol what you going to do? How’s the body? How many miles you had?

It died at exactly 135,000 miles. The body is in super good condition and I’m planning to put a new motor in soon.

Kase 1234 cool brother. Keep on Jeeping. Our motors should of lasted way longer than what they did. It’s a shame.

Captain George that’s awesome brother. That wk is doing it’s thing. Keep changing the oil and maintaining it.

MrV2u Hell yea! 3000 miles oil changes and still don’t have to worry about car payments on a new car 😂 still rely on the beast!

Captain George sucks having payments for sure. Any future questions on the Jeep hit me up brother.

Captain George do you feel the 3.7 v6 has enough power ?

It has great power for what it is. Even with over size tires and going mudding, it never let me down.

I know they have different engine codes. They will have different emission setups. I would look for a 4.7 from the years 2005-2010. These are all in the same body style (WK). Thanks for the subscription brother.

Thank you thank you I know what to do now thank you

Not a problem. Let me know how you make out. Are you doing the work yourself?

I’m watching your videos and learning then I will be able to do it my self thank you for all your help

The upper intake plenum was a nightmare to get out. The oxygen sensor wires were no joke either to get disconnected. Take your time and have a extra set of hands to help you and you’ll be good. Label all wires so you remember where they go. Any questions I’m here for advice. Good luck bro.

Alexander Force it should no problem.

@@MrV2u thank you! Appreciate the reply!

Alexander Force if you attempt to swap it out and run into any issues I’m always around for advice.

@@MrV2u awesome thanks dude! Much appreciated!

Alexander Force how a 4.7l

It was a real adventure for sure brother. The music seemed appropriate.

Tracy Lee I wouldn’t recommend it brother. I was having a knock in the heads with only 30k miles on the advance engine. The brand I used was spartan engine. They have other rebuilders so maybe try another builder. I basically used 3 chains attached to wear the valve cover bolts on. Tiny screws. It’s scary but held up perfect. Cross the chains on the hoist and attached in 6 spots spread out. Came out perfect. I couldn’t find a lift plate either.

Que modelo de ttansmosion usa cherokee laredo 2006?

Casto Calancha Mercedes five-speed automatic. With the quadratrac 1. Full time all wheel drive.

I got it at advance auto. The company that sold the rebuilt engine is called Spartan. It came with a 3 year 75000 mile warranty. I checked into jasper motors but they wanted 4000-5000.Advance was only 3000. So far its holding up and running strong. Any more questions hit me up. Thanks for your views.

Damn right brother. Torch it gooder.

STILL SPORTING STAINS ON MY ANTIFREEZE CHICOS !!!! Ewwwww what’s that in my mouth

Not at all brother. No check engine light. All worked out fine. Your swapping motors or thinking about it. Always around for advice brother.

Naw because the guy that’s putting my motor in said it might need to be programmed that’s y I asked you because I seen you did a swap

@@coreybailey8923 you should be good to go brother with no flashing of the ECU. As long as all the sensors are installed correctly no check engine lights.

udegbe lucky get what?

Wayne Ramsey lmao nothing like a Jeep. Money pits for sure. Any questions hit me up. I’m always around to help. Good luck

Kingg Mestre nah brother I’m in Saratoga county.

Have you seen my Jeep around your way. I saw it once on the highway still looking good lol. Someone is enjoying the fruits of my labor.

Bruce Bosco yes cause that sheared key caused the valves and piston to collide.

3.7 interference MOTOR

@@MrV2u Got it

If it was a step by step the video would have been crazy long. It was more of a what I went through type of video.

إنه أخ V6 بسعر 3.7 لتر.