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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: bluesleeper on April 04, 2010, 07:10:54 PM

Title: [2000 cherokee 2.5td] what will fit on the manual gearbox????
Post by: bluesleeper on April 04, 2010, 07:10:54 PM

Guys just wondering what other engines would fit on to a the cherokee's manual gearbox?
My engine is half dead and just wondered if there were any alternatives? what about a small v8 or another better diesel engine or maybe the 4.0 straight six?

any input would be great thanks guys

Gareth.

Title: Re: [2000 cherokee 2.5td] what will fit on the manual gearbox????
Post by: Bubba on April 04, 2010, 07:14:12 PM

if its still running flog it and buy a 4liter probably cheaper than messing around

Title: Re: [2000 cherokee 2.5td] what will fit on the manual gearbox????
Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 04, 2010, 08:10:33 PM

 :imwitstupid:

.........or if you don't want an auto, buy a 4.0, use the diesel transmission to convert it to manual, and sell the rest of the bits.

Title: Re: [2000 cherokee 2.5td] what will fit on the manual gearbox????
Post by: Dave69 on April 05, 2010, 11:02:02 AM

i've heard of the vw td5 being fitted but it's not a simple job. sorry no links or web addy's. small v8's can get a bit tight with fitting. sit the 4ltr in but make sure you have the relevant ecu's etc and as he says sell what you take off.

Title: Re: [2000 cherokee 2.5td] what will fit on the manual gearbox????
Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 05, 2010, 11:16:37 AM

By far the least hassle is to fit the manual transmission from your diesel into another XJ born with a 4.0. Also if you fit the 3.73 axles from the diesel the gearing is ideal for the 4.0 with manual tranny if you fit 31" tyres.