tampa1871: This model come with a 4.0 Liters engine, very strong and rugged, never dies if well-taken care of, check the reason why it overheats in the first place, otherwise what happened to the current engine could re-occur. Best of Luck. Pls whoever who towed this vehicle should pay for all those damages.

sultaan: The engine is cheap they are widely available I'll let you know how much it might cost you to ship one.

sam1dot2: The Motor Over heat alot to the extent that I towed it to Ibadan.

Siena:

I hope by "tow", you meant your Jeep was transported on a flatbed? Because an AWD should NOT be towed, and any other automobile with automobile transmission should NOT be towed faster than 80 km/h or further than 80 kms.

Ignoring the above may destroy the transfer box, and the automatic transmission, as the internal oil pump is non-functional without a running engine.

sam1dot2: It was towed to Ibadan not from Benin from Ijebu Ode but not faster than 80 km/h. Actually in Ibadan it was drove to the mechanic that certified that I need to change the engine.

Siena:

I hope by "tow", you meant your Jeep was transported on a flatbed? Because an AWD should NOT be towed, and any other automobile with automobile transmission should NOT be towed faster than 80 km/h or further than 80 kms.

Ignoring the above may destroy the transfer box, and the automatic transmission, as the internal oil pump is non-functional without a running engine.

PrimaxServices:

@Siena

Is it wrong to tow an AWD of 4x4 for short distance (10 - 30kms) without raising the front legs of the vehicle or using a flatbed? Will it make any difference if the engine is left running?

Siena:

It's actually worse towing an AWD with one axle raised, especially if it's full-time AWD (and not switchable to RWD only). Towing an automatic, regardless of AWD, FWD or RWD over 80kms with the engine not running is bad medicine. With no oil pump in operation, you will destroy it.

Such automobile MUST be transported standing on a flatbed truck, if the distance is likely to exceed 80kms, or the tow speed is likely to exceed 80km/h.

redcliff: hmnm, Flatbed in Nigeria? If it is, it would be totally expensive.

sam1dot2: My old mechanic could not advised me well and my jeep top gasket burnt on my way to Lagos from East. I had no option than to repair it on the way precisely Benin. The Quack local champion mechanic spoil the Engine Block. The Motor Over heat alot to the extent that I towed it to Ibadan. Right now the mechanic in Ibadan advised me to replace the engine because there is a crack in the block (I did not see the crack). Now I need a sound engine for my Cherokee Jeep Sport 2000 model I6 4.0L engine. Anybody with useful information on getting a good engine and screen with headlight chrome can pls reach me. 08033374898 or sam1dot2@yahoo.com

sultaan: The thing here is we first have to prove the engine is cracked by checking for coolant in oil, or oil in radiator.

Check your dipstick for frot(brown foam) or drain your engine oil and see if it has water/coolant in it.

victorkayode:
Hello friend, my advise for u is that you should not get engine of unknown history(extent of use). I can help u get a very good one from USA, the engine will be from a car with damaged both parts. Let me know you decision ASAP

sultaan: Now you will see before you pay right?

tampa1871: The minimum you can get this engine minus local delivery and shipping to Nigeria is $500 here in Florida. I think it's cheaper to source for this engine locally but make sure they test it and have a written warranty that it will serve u for at least a year, then you should be ready to go. Wish you best of luck.