wdb

I'm in the process of trying to replace my 3.8 because I'm a dumbass.

Dealership wanted $8000 to get a new long block and internals. I was able to rescue it from them after they wanted $2500 just for taking off the oil pan & telling me this. (I didnt pay that!)

Rebel has quoted me 1800 for a straight swap if I provide a motor. Or 3400 (parts only) to do the long block. Guess which I'm trying to do...

It looks like if I do this right I can find a used motor for $2k. I didnt have any luck calling AEV, no 3.8's available.
The Jeep Speed Shop in norcal hasnt called me back... & my local shops in Orange County (Offroad Evo & Rebel) don't have engines laying around.

Is LKQ a legit source for a motor? I just called & they have a "reman?" for $2100 with a 3yr warranty. They also had a used one with 32k mi for $2200.

I was a bit thrown off that they wanted my motor in return or an extra $250 if I dont send them it.


I know there are a lot of Socal people on here & I would love some help on this as I am without a vehicle & only half a clue on what I am doing.

Anyone have leads on engines laying around or shops that do hemi swaps & may have some? Willing to pay freight.

LidLess07X

Sorry to hear.

Make sure if you buy a remanufactured engine that the warranty doesn't require installation by an "authorized shop".

I don't think the $250 core charge is unreasonable

good luck

LidLess07X

Also, have you gotten another opinion about the motor really being blown?

So-Cal4x4

There is a shop in Oceanside that does swaps. it is V8 Conversions for your 07 and newer Jeep JK They might have a 3.8 in stock... last time I checked it was $1300 for a engine

or call the local Junk yards... they atleast do a 30 or 90 day

msilver

If you don't mind me asking, how many miles did you have on motor and what caused it to go. I have a 2007 with 82000 and have no problems but I hear a lot about problems with the 3.8

TheDirtman

Motech in Vegas does LS swaps, they may have some 3.8 motors. I would think they would give you a price on a swap as well.

Incawrangler

I heard that the 3.8 is bullet proof, just sips on some oil is all. I hope mine lasts. It's only got 12,500 miles on it right now, but still.

wdb

Thats a good point about the installation. Something they may try to get me with later if I didnt ask. Yeah im not too worried about the $250 i guess.

Thanks for the lead on TurnKey. He wasnt willing to do the swap but said he would keep me in mind if someone came in with a 3.8 in the next few weeks. Didnt currently have any.

close to 80k. I ran it dry. It was running a bit hot with a dead water pump and probably ate oil a bit faster than usual but I just straight up neglected it. It sat on an incline running for about 6 minutes and the oil pickup didnt get anything in that time.

Thanks, I've now called them twice & left 2 voicemails. Didnt get an answer on the first one so im not hopeful about this second one.


Should be fine. I just didnt keep track of mine.

mikestoick

Sounds like a perfect time for a LS swap or hemi if thats your taste i guess. Personally i could never ever see why you would want to put another 3.8 in. Go V8.

backwoodjk

There is one here in Utah for $800. Here is a link - Classifieds for Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming | ksl.com

Might be worth the drive for you.