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 Re: Replacing my 2.5L
[Re: RalkClimber]
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03/21/07 09:46 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 120
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Ralk, reminded me of the 2.5 I just replaced in mine. Pretty easy job. I got 144,000 out of the first, so we'll see how this one does. I notice a slight power increase, but nothing awe-inspiring. 2.5's are what they are!!!
Oh, by the way, how was/is the idle on you're 2.5? I cannot get this thing to idle smooth or like I want it to idle. The old motor was the same way. Maybe it's inherent to a 2.5. My tachometer is steady as can be but the vibration is still there.
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Re: Replacing my 2.5L
[Re: 93yj]
#799069
03/21/07 09:55 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 60
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Well the old one had the same vibration your speaking of. Hoping this one is a little smoother. I'll let ya know.
Ralk
'97 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L 105k Miles
Recent Replacements: Cam Shaft, Lifters, Push Rods, Distributor, Dist. Cap/button, Plugs, Oil Pump, Oil Sending Unit, Timing Chain/sprokets, and all associated gaskets.
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Re: Replacing my 2.5L
[Re: RalkClimber]
#799070
03/27/07 02:56 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 60
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Finished the 2.5L swap this past saturday. No pics yet.. I was way to tired  I didn't take the trany out with the motor and had a hell of a time trying to line up the new clutch. I finally found a store with an alignment tool and it went in real easy after that. Anyways.. It is running great. No hesitation, no vibration, no backfires... BTW - I think some of my vibrations was coming from my clutch bearing. I might be wrong, but that baby was shot... Oh ya.. It started first crank!! I was shocked beyond belief. I have better low-end torque, but not high-end speed. I expect to get better high-end once the engine breaks in. Question: I almost picked up a throttle body spacer this weekend as well, but thought I would ask everyones opinion on it first.. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
Ralk
'97 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L 105k Miles
Recent Replacements: Cam Shaft, Lifters, Push Rods, Distributor, Dist. Cap/button, Plugs, Oil Pump, Oil Sending Unit, Timing Chain/sprokets, and all associated gaskets.
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Re: Replacing my 2.5L
[Re: RalkClimber]
#799071
03/27/07 03:10 PM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,087
Body Damage is Cool
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Save your money and don't get the tbs.
1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.
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 Re: Replacing my 2.5L
[Re: BobRowe]
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03/27/07 04:11 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
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Drive around a bit with that new engine. If you see a dead dog beside the road get out and stuff some money up under his tail.. Then see if your engine runs any better. Purchasing a TBS is about the same as stuffing the money under a dead dogs tail! It does absolutly NOTHING to your engine. Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: Replacing my 2.5L
[Re: BigJim]
#799073
03/27/07 05:43 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 60
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Love the analogies... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Ralk
'97 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L 105k Miles
Recent Replacements: Cam Shaft, Lifters, Push Rods, Distributor, Dist. Cap/button, Plugs, Oil Pump, Oil Sending Unit, Timing Chain/sprokets, and all associated gaskets.
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