Engine blew up this morning

PowertoLove · 08-05-2019, 02:38 PM

I got in my 98 Jeep Wrangler this morning and within a mile or two the engine started knocking then BANG a piston broke. Engine is toast, Funny how engines can fail suddenly. I owned this Jeep for 15 years and was well taken care of.

anthony.martinez · 08-05-2019, 03:13 PM

ls swap it. I have a buddy that put a 6.2 in his jeep.

InFiD3ViL · 08-05-2019, 03:27 PM

Sorry to hear that brother. I know your pain as my L99 was hydro locked last month and I snapped the #7 connecting rod.

Do some research. I know you are not a fan of the L99, but the Wrangler community has really embraced the L99 to swap into their Jeeps. They have full kits for the swap. Do not ask me why they don't just swap an LS3 in there, this is just how it happens I guess.

Edit: I guess it is because a lot of the swaps were done in California. The L99 apparently is considered a Smog ready engine if swapped complete. IDK...

PowertoLove · 08-05-2019, 04:24 PM

TY really unexpected, I found a used engine . Not sure what to do with it. I can't do this kind of thing anymore so if it doesn't work out that a friend can swap it its sell as is time and go make payments again. Not having car payments for 20 years sure spoils ya.

weSS1LEy · 08-05-2019, 04:42 PM

Details: what engine was it? How many miles? What do you think happened?

caper · 08-05-2019, 04:52 PM

im on my 4th in my camaro lol....so yeah I feel ya...

StingrayblueSS · 08-05-2019, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowertoLove

TY really unexpected, I found a used engine . Not sure what to do with it. I can't do this kind of thing anymore so if it doesn't work out that a friend can swap it its sell as is time and go make payments again. Not having car payments for 20 years sure spoils ya.

I know a guy with a helper monkey....... never mind

PowertoLove · 08-05-2019, 08:42 PM

LOL, its straight 6 Chrysler 4.0 liter 290k miles but was very well cared for. Didn't use oil, had perfect oil pressure and ran like new. Oil was changed every 4-5k with Pennzoil yellow bottle. One of the pistons broke, I've read it happens in these engines quite a bit. It still runs but WOW what a racket inside the engine.

Dogmeat · 08-06-2019, 05:49 AM

Maybe ya' should take this to the JEEP site.....THIS is a hot damn Camaro forum!

ZEN357 · 08-06-2019, 07:15 AM

I'd pay to have the engine swapped out for a used, rebuilt or reman'd before I'd go making payments on a brand new vehicle again if it's just your daily driver, but that's just me.

PowertoLove · 08-06-2019, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEN357

I'd pay to have the engine swapped out for a used, rebuilt or reman'd before I'd go making payments on a brand new vehicle again if it's just your daily driver, but that's just me.

That's my plan but finding a shop anymore is tough. I know it sounds crazy but I called around and most places quoted me 2k to swap the engine. Its like 10bolts and 3hrs work but they turn it into the holy grail.

Rob10CamaroSS · 08-07-2019, 06:05 AM

Sorry to hear but 290K is pretty impressive

and your right it's very hard to find a shop willing to work for a reasonable fee these days.

PowertoLove · 08-07-2019, 08:09 AM

Nice ZL1, I'd love to have that buggy to pal around in. I called another shop, 2200 just to swap it without fluids etc............. That means @100 an hr 22hr to change a straight 6 in a Jeep Wrangler. I do electronics, guitar amp repairs etc. I guess I have to raise my rates ALOT!

PowertoLove · 08-07-2019, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caper

im on my 4th in my camaro lol....so yeah I feel ya...

4 I feel for you too, rough on um huh?

08-05-2019, 02:38 PM	#1
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	Engine blew up this morning I got in my 98 Jeep Wrangler this morning and within a mile or two the engine started knocking then BANG a piston broke. Engine is toast, Funny how engines can fail suddenly. I owned this Jeep for 15 years and was well taken care of.

08-05-2019, 03:27 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	Sorry to hear that brother. I know your pain as my L99 was hydro locked last month and I snapped the #7 connecting rod. Do some research. I know you are not a fan of the L99, but the Wrangler community has really embraced the L99 to swap into their Jeeps. They have full kits for the swap. Do not ask me why they don't just swap an LS3 in there, this is just how it happens I guess. Edit: I guess it is because a lot of the swaps were done in California. The L99 apparently is considered a Smog ready engine if swapped complete. IDK... __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI Last edited by InFiD3ViL; 08-05-2019 at 03:47 PM.

08-05-2019, 04:42 PM	#5
weSS1LEy weSS1LEy Drives: 2015 camaro 2ss/rs/1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kelowna Posts: 510	Details: what engine was it? How many miles? What do you think happened? __________________ Rotofab, arh no cats, atak, elite cc, 94 octane tune, Mobil 1, phastek scoop, custom cam 230/243 .621 .604 114+4, related cam kit stuff. 470/435 rwhp/rwtq

08-05-2019, 04:52 PM	#6
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,545	im on my 4th in my camaro lol....so yeah I feel ya... __________________ Turbonetics running 8lbs boost at 700rwhp tuned by Hi Rev, installed by K&M w/cat-muffler delete, ACS splitter, Fesler GFX, MPD1 spoiler, Custom painted Rally stripes, Cordon CR1 wheels 275/315s, Hotchkiss comp sways and end links, Barton shifter

08-06-2019, 05:49 AM	#9
Dogmeat Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Coldwater Mi Posts: 175	Maybe ya' should take this to the JEEP site.....THIS is a hot damn Camaro forum! __________________ Proud Owner Of '11 Camaro

08-05-2019, 03:13 PM	#2
anthony.martinez Drives: 2010 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: texas Posts: 119	ls swap it. I have a buddy that put a 6.2 in his jeep.

08-05-2019, 04:24 PM	#4
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	TY really unexpected, I found a used engine . Not sure what to do with it. I can't do this kind of thing anymore so if it doesn't work out that a friend can swap it its sell as is time and go make payments again. Not having car payments for 20 years sure spoils ya.

08-05-2019, 08:42 PM	#8
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	LOL, its straight 6 Chrysler 4.0 liter 290k miles but was very well cared for. Didn't use oil, had perfect oil pressure and ran like new. Oil was changed every 4-5k with Pennzoil yellow bottle. One of the pistons broke, I've read it happens in these engines quite a bit. It still runs but WOW what a racket inside the engine.

08-06-2019, 07:15 AM	#10
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	I'd pay to have the engine swapped out for a used, rebuilt or reman'd before I'd go making payments on a brand new vehicle again if it's just your daily driver, but that's just me.

08-07-2019, 06:05 AM	#12
Rob10CamaroSS Drives: 2012 ZL1 Redline Phase 4 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Selden, NY Posts: 202	Sorry to hear but 290K is pretty impressive and your right it's very hard to find a shop willing to work for a reasonable fee these days. __________________ 2012 ZL1 w/Redline PHASE 4-ZL Performance Package

08-07-2019, 08:09 AM	#13
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	Nice ZL1, I'd love to have that buggy to pal around in. I called another shop, 2200 just to swap it without fluids etc............. That means @100 an hr 22hr to change a straight 6 in a Jeep Wrangler. I do electronics, guitar amp repairs etc. I guess I have to raise my rates ALOT!