Huge problem
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: MICHIGAN
JK Junkie
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Quinlan, TX
Here in Dallas, on Craigslist there was a 3.8 motor, trans, and wiring harness for $1,800. I think the guy had 10-20K miles on it. I just looked and couldn't find it again. He had taken it out for a hemi swap. I found it yesterday but it's showing deleted.
Good luck finding one. Check Craigslist and call around.
Good luck finding one. Check Craigslist and call around.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
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From: Tulsa, OK
Ive heard of auto insurance covering accidental hydro lock.
As in, I was driving down the highway, there was a standing water on the road, it didnt look deep, I drove in, then pow! motor blew up.
But they almost always deny 'off-roading' damage.
As in; "I went down to the lake to go WHEELIN' an I was followin my buddy in his 6 inch lifted rubicon with 37s and he crossed the stream, so I tried it in my stock X and sank, then the hood went under the water, and bang! I had to get towed out by a tractor
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As in, I was driving down the highway, there was a standing water on the road, it didnt look deep, I drove in, then pow! motor blew up.
But they almost always deny 'off-roading' damage.
As in; "I went down to the lake to go WHEELIN' an I was followin my buddy in his 6 inch lifted rubicon with 37s and he crossed the stream, so I tried it in my stock X and sank, then the hood went under the water, and bang! I had to get towed out by a tractor
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JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Red deer, Alberta
Never know, insurance might cover it.
I have this thing with my insurance company where the first claim is free and won't bring my insurance rates up, but that's because I haven't had any claims on it yet.
I have this thing with my insurance company where the first claim is free and won't bring my insurance rates up, but that's because I haven't had any claims on it yet.
JK Newbie
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From: bathurst newbrunswick canada
if you cracked a cylinder you would have pressure in the rad and would be pushing prestone out through the over flow. i think that you should get a second opinion.if its a bent rod replace it . if its a light click and the engine is not running rough it may not be much.
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Stokesdale, NC
Jeeps catch on fire.....just saying.... 
Really though, sorry to hear about your Jeep. Hope the insurance thing works out!
I have seen several engines on Craigslist and some local 4x4 sites and clubs.
Really though, sorry to hear about your Jeep. Hope the insurance thing works out!
I have seen several engines on Craigslist and some local 4x4 sites and clubs.
