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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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I I posted earlier that I almost hydro locked the motor and was getting a clicking noise. Took it to jeep to get it looked at and they said i prob cracked the cylinder and the housing and ect. They want to to do a full block repair. 7 grand. Any ideas
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Sounds like its time for the Hemi upgrade I know Im kidding!!! That really sucks!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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7 grand is definately enough for a hemi upgrade. Im assuming that if they want that much then you arent covered by a warranty?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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There's stock low-milage JK engines for sale leftover from Hemi installs. Try the local Jeep places first before searching further afield. River Raider probably a good call as they would install it also if u need.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jkblu32586
7 grand is definately enough for a hemi upgrade. Im assuming that if they want that much then you arent covered by a warranty?
Hemi installs are $15-20k. At least 7+ for the engine and transmission, 3 for the wiring harness and parts, and rest for the labor etc.

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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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oh man I'm so sorry to hear, that's terrible. Good luck finding an engine.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Tell them you want to see the jeep service rep. If you still have a warranty it should be covered.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Either find another motor from a wrecked jeep or someone who swapped the Hemi, or just do the Hemi. If you're mechanically convident it can be done for under 10g's. Ill take that upgrade for a few dollars more all day.

sorry to hear this happened though. If nothing else your insurance should cover it.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich6700
Tell them you want to see the jeep service rep. If you still have a warranty it should be covered.
They said no warranty because of hydro lock
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Also If you guys here anything about motor deals let me know
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