Took one of my core engines to get a "refreshed" 4.0 for a doctor owned/driven Jeep XJ. As you can see I do not go through the engine 100% however this will fit the jeep perfectly as it probably will not be drove very much.
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@tictokfunnymoments995710 ай бұрын
That storage is like heaven for somebody that blows up engines😂
@nickmanwebb1410 ай бұрын
I'm loving the videos, I could tell this was a long one in the making. My favorite thing about your channel is how you explain what the proper way versus what it takes to just make it work. Not everybody has the budget or skill to do a complete 100% rebuilds.
@dexjs9 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! I think that does seperate me voicing my personal opinion instead of what is politically correct.
@tsmith57810 ай бұрын
Nice project young man, There is nothing wrong with reusing parts during a rebuild as long as they are still good and with in specs. Many people don't realize it, but when one engines were built in the factory, there are tolerance limits and everything was not always made 100% to an exact size, as long as it was in the tolerance limits it was perfectly fine and got built. I am a of a old timer compared to to you guys so I have probably seen different things over the years than how stuff is done today. Like those Rear Main Crankshaft Seals. Those ones that have the "Ears" on them are the same as pretty much any AMC ENGINE from about the mid 1960s and newer. And regardless of what a lot of people may or may not agree with, I have found personally that those seals are less prone to leaking if they are installed without any sealant, especially Silicone RTV , because it can mess with the bearing clearance. On occasion if I thought I needed sealant on one I would use aviation form a gasket liquid, and apply a very light coat of it .
@Motorcycle_Man7 ай бұрын
Two brothers living the dream working on one of the best most reliable engines made!
@Quesadla10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Dex, Always a pleasure sitting down to watch your videos
@prevost868610 ай бұрын
I can’t argue with you on the lack of quality on replacement lifters. My 95 K2500 5.7 ran 300K quiet as a mouse so when one head cracked I decided to spare no expense and purchased the “best “ parts that money could buy for a complete rebuild. What I have learned is that most liters regardless of brand are coming out of the same Wuhan factories. If I were to do it again I’d put the original lifters back in my engine even though they had 300K miles on them. They were in excellent condition.
@LrgFryDietCoke10 ай бұрын
Same scenario here… same truck too. Parts are junk now
@danhambrick633110 ай бұрын
Thanks for teasing us again with the 5.0L Stroker build.😁👍👍💪
@dexjs10 ай бұрын
It’s coming. I’m learning too 😬
@firebrand0710 ай бұрын
Always holds my attention. You do a great instructional or brush up vid for us that need it. Thank you👍
@dexjs10 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Mo_Money734 ай бұрын
I appreciate the hell outta these videos. My jeep I’ve been playing with busted the #2 piston. Tried for a in-frame, quick rebuild and found someone has already done so before me, not so well either. now I know I’m at the point of doing exactly this. Definitely gonna be paying my machinist well 🤣
@hannahvaipulu363110 ай бұрын
More long videos in the future please. This was a good one.
@thisisyourcaptainspeaking225910 ай бұрын
I agree 100% with reusing lifters if they aren't damaged. There's a much better chance aftermarket lifters quickly fail. I prefer a stone hone because it will reveal low spots. My Buick factory service manual suggests using an undersize bearing shell to adjust clearance.
@donald___10 ай бұрын
Hey man Just subscribed look forward to watching a lot more of your content keep it up🤟
@nathans30224 ай бұрын
Video like this just makes me want to keep my ole' Jeep. My XJ is #151 that rolled off the assembly line in Nov 1984. Got a 2.5L mated to a T4 (not AX4) from the factory. NP207J, AMC 35 rear axle, Dana 30 front axle. When they first started building these things, they just threw whatever parts they had around into em.
@Deadbuck7310 ай бұрын
I wish I had the time and an extra jeep to take out a block and redo it! This looks awesome
@rogerbullock90810 ай бұрын
Love your rebuilding
@jamesvice870510 ай бұрын
This is just a great channel!
@stanhamtree50547 ай бұрын
Hey dex I had issues with cams as well. I ended up buying a reground through Delta cam 50 bucks. They also regrind lifters or sell you new ones. With their grind on them, you won't have any issues with your cam going flat.
@What_s_Neu10 ай бұрын
Another great video!
@reubenpillay3988 ай бұрын
Just subscribed after watching a few of your videos. You do a great job documenting your work with a video. When is the follow up video coming out?
@kylelarry928010 ай бұрын
love the content keep it up
@XxggxX810 ай бұрын
Crocs with socks for the win 😂.
@shozdott10 ай бұрын
Love this type stuff btw man , realtime :) . Ever thought of doing vid on types of steal and maybe how to go from a molten inget piece steal to creating a viking sword hehe
@markpiveral85704 ай бұрын
Great video - sorry for the late comment/question.....new subscriber. I always like to see as much detail as possible but that's just me. Maybe you could do a "one time" video showing some step-by-step and let everyone know it has more detailed information on it. That way the experienced crowd knows what to expect. It looked like you removed the head with the intake still bolted on. As a newbie to Jeeps, I didn't realize that was a possibility. I'm now looking around for or a video with some more information on that. I need to check out possible lifter noises on my 4.0. Many thanks for taking the time to show your work! It really helps us "part timers". 🙂
@dexjs4 ай бұрын
The video I’m editing at this moment says maybe one day I’ll do a full uncut of every step of a rebuild 😑 maybe I’ll add it to the list for yall.
@smkymtnguy335 ай бұрын
You may be my new favorite channel. I’ve owned 15:48 my TJ for a little less than a year. Since it has the 4.0, I’m following you closely. One thing I did at my first oil change was to change was to switch to a Motorcraft FL-1A filter. Good idea????
@TylerMifflin97Ай бұрын
Great video could you do one on like all the symptoms you can get from a head gasket or heater core my heater core clogged and caused pressure in my system and it pushed all the coolant out bypassed the heater core no more issues
@84quadangle5 ай бұрын
Hey Dex enjoy watching your videos; great content. I'm building a 93 4.0L and after washing the block it has surface rust on the Lifter bore. In this video you mention the same thing, how did you clean the rust off? Thank you in advance and keep making good videos.
@ridgewood277110 ай бұрын
I’ve seen the oil up drive lock up and strip the gear on the bottom of the drive a few times.
@benburg4365 ай бұрын
Man #1 cylinder intake rocker is overpressuerized like I've never seen. That's some crazy oil pressure coming up that push rod.
@nFlames22 ай бұрын
That spring in the oil pump is the High Pressure reg spring. If you want more pressure add a shim washer at the bottom of the spring. Use Rotela oil for cam break in oil it has a good amount of zinc for lifter break in. Most Shell Rotella engine oils, including T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil, contain approximately 1200 ppm of zinc which will benefit older and high-performance engines.
@BUKWulfSh0t17 күн бұрын
I ran that stuff on my 97 XJ and it stopped the ticking noise after shutting off the engine.
@BUKWulfSh0t17 күн бұрын
I recently got the head redone but i also need the block redone, any tips on a short block 5 speed transmission?
@shizzyranks9 ай бұрын
i use the telescoping magnet tool that's $3.99 at harbor freight to pull out lifters. same diameter, can push or use magnet to pull. lifetime warranty on the tool as well. ...and yeah, fuck crank bearings. paid the shop that cleaned/honed my long block to do that. /96 ZJ
@MichaelKennedy-pu3bh2 ай бұрын
Have an 01 wj with head gasket and piston slap surprise! What piston do you usually use in your refresh/rebuilds? Don’t need a hot rod just looking to get it moving again. Ps love the videos!
@jeremiahthomas26699 ай бұрын
Is that a friends engine room. Or family. You got a awesome property and shop. Those jeeps are a gold mine you got
@dexjs9 ай бұрын
My brother runs a engine machine shop. It has AC 😎
@brysonshires97428 ай бұрын
Looks just like my old 4.6 2v that was overhead to death
@Tanner73110 ай бұрын
can you make a video about how youd set up a completely fresh beater cherokee? theres one sitting down the street from me thats just begging to hit rev limiter and bounce off trees
@steveesposito4 ай бұрын
Does the Krylon and Rustoleum hold up on a block as well as the fancier stuff with ceramic, etc?
@helenabasquette72224 ай бұрын
i have an 04 grand cherokee wish i had the $ to make it all new but better i like the body style but it kind of narrow though i wanna lower it and put wider wheels on it looking for ideas i wanna black out the wheels w/ baby moons w/ jeep logo?
@shozdott10 ай бұрын
When you cut the crank , doesnt it take off the hardening material etc ? not sure how really works tho
@thomashamlin454610 ай бұрын
Dex, not sure if you know it or not but u are really good at filming
@dexjs9 ай бұрын
i was scared reading that but thank you much, i feel ive got alot to learn but who knows
@jamesherald505010 ай бұрын
How much would it cost to get a complete motor that been gone through. Maybe a little hop up. How much do you think it costs me to build a 4.0
@jeremyhanna38527 ай бұрын
Any chance you know the thread on 1991 old drain plug bought 2 at parts store both wrong size
@user-mw2er7ol6j9 ай бұрын
Hey ive been to your brothers machine shop, and bought a rebuilt 4.0 cherokee head off him a few years ago .got home put the head on my engine and the engine still runs like new .old one had a crack between the valves .i drove over 2 hours to buy it from bg ky .didnt get too stop at ur junkyard .are u still selling parts ? I love my cherokee had it over 12 years now .
@dexjs9 ай бұрын
Sweet. It was actually my head. He just rebuild and sells them. Yeah I’m about to busy for one person but I’m trying.
@anonimous33610 ай бұрын
hahahahaha nice rebuild man! :D
@TravelAmerica-TV8 ай бұрын
I have a 1998 XJ with 240,000 and looking for a new motor. If I bring it out can you do it?
@dougf15922 ай бұрын
I have a 98 TJ 4.0 with 190k miles. Just a street Jeep. Nothing fancy. Quite a bit of rocker noise. Runs decent. Refresh with new head? Or Stroker?
@noberetАй бұрын
Is a 4" ball hone the right size? Are they hard to get?
@dad35625 ай бұрын
How many miles do you think you’d get out of the motor if it was used as a DD with this type of rebuild style?
@DestDroid10 ай бұрын
Is your secondary job selling appliances?
@DragnssmokeКүн бұрын
so did you have to lash the rockers if so what was it if you remember?
@tonyc53557 ай бұрын
Hi there, my engine just failed. In your professional opinion should I rebuild it or buy a use one.
@shozdott10 ай бұрын
I was led to believe the oil guage doesn't do anything cept tell you it has pressure etc? just like a switch on n off . sorta a dummy light to extent
@tylerbuhite543210 ай бұрын
Love the content. Being a jeep guy myself. But there's a excessive amount of ads
@ed0c8 күн бұрын
lol what’s with all the appliances with your blocks?!
@TravelingTexasFisherman7 ай бұрын
Do you sell refreshed blocks?
@jamesnewberry587 ай бұрын
Melling makes tools to install pickup screens.
@1Rooster3386 ай бұрын
where are you located?
@lampali8 ай бұрын
Any American made good new parts?
@danieljohnson84372 ай бұрын
Will it run? ???
@shozdott10 ай бұрын
Whats your thoughts on a 1991 laredo cherokee near mint ? thats what I have atm . I mean do you like them etc or whats your fav year ? ty
@nathanmccumber896510 ай бұрын
Xj 98 Cherokee.
@796andy210 ай бұрын
check out my mint 99 , still has factory undercoating on it , my wifes daily
@landontesar307010 ай бұрын
I've taken apart two 258's nothing that bad.
@Motorcycle_Man7 ай бұрын
Magnet for lifters😂 I did a rebuild and reused my old lifters I took them all apart, cleaned them really good and reinstalled them They are really quiet I ordered aftermarket ones and after checking them out i decided not to use them, they looked cheap (they were melling) i just didnt trust them
@cantsneedgaming459110 ай бұрын
Will you do a full over view of your daily driver WJ?
@dexjs9 ай бұрын
the blue one ??
@willcrosbie880610 ай бұрын
Have y’all ever thought of running the trail rigs on propane? Or is it not worth it?
@slammerf163 ай бұрын
I run one on LPG (basically propane but with butane mixed in during winter) in the UK. It's perfectly do-able with the right kit but economically it depends totally on fuel prices in your area.
@98xj6410 ай бұрын
I agree, new parts from China have flaws, that's why the video of the nice jeep with rebuilt engines double firing on #1 cylinder could be bad cam lobe 😅
@thewampus97tj10 ай бұрын
Pittsburgh pro, lifter removal/ratchet 😂
@jamesnewberry587 ай бұрын
AERA HAS A VERY GOOD MANUAL ON ENGINE MACHINING 29:50
@aaadamt9646 ай бұрын
Everything is a hammer when you dont give a fuh.
@fr33dumb010 ай бұрын
Hey heres what i think, if it was my jeep, i'd 100% go with what you thought was best. 😂🎉
@joshuahooper50999 ай бұрын
Did u ever get your heat and air fixed ?
@dexjs9 ай бұрын
Naw I want it fixed. Nobody works anymore.
@hoppygoodness9 ай бұрын
selling any refurbed motors?
@dexjs9 ай бұрын
Wasn’t even trying but sold out!!
@jmflournoy3867 ай бұрын
reface the lifters. easy; White grease, you gotta be kidding, never use any grease that is not soluble in engine oil, cant tell what you used but Bob Glidden blew up many Fords using the wrong grease to assemble motors, then he learned, looks like way too much deck clearance but budget pistons would keep that top ring away from the ridge which if touching would be disastrous. That jeep head and piston likes tight deck clearance like .030 put sealer on front head bolt it goes to water
@thomasballew78767 ай бұрын
Do you sell parts to public looking for a computer for a 98 grand Cherokee
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
I do but have to buy that new. 96-98 ZJs
@thomasballew78767 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply maybe look you up in future on some other stuff body wise
@erwinpadgett10502 ай бұрын
@@thomasballew7876 I had my computer refreshed. Driver board went out. Now my Voltage Regulator is going bad. You can get the computer refurbished.
@elijahk53910 ай бұрын
Would there be any chance you’d be willing to let me buy some parts from your cherokees and you ship them to me?
@danstevens22047 ай бұрын
Starved of oil
@jeremydoblinger36099 ай бұрын
I'm from Wisconsin and would love to come buy a jeep from you sometime for me and my son to build..something clean.
@davidjenkins48389 ай бұрын
Buy the compressor and I’ll fix your 5 ton for a decent XJ.
@davidjenkins48389 ай бұрын
Or a good 4.0/ax15 to swap my yj
@kevinschmidt929510 ай бұрын
Just pull another 4.0l.....you have 700 jeeps bud
@matthewggreen6 ай бұрын
Loud noises
@matthewggreen6 ай бұрын
Just helping your algorithm plus Stephen corral is funny
@aktroy9078 ай бұрын
No China!
@rmeav8er6779 ай бұрын
For the love of God, slow down the camera movements. You're good at explaining things, but when it's pointed at you then cut to a part and less than a half second back to you, it's hard to see and process what you're talking about.
@dexjs9 ай бұрын
Four months into KZfaq channel. I’m not a professional