Looking for a replacement 2.0

[Bill Fox]

My 2018 JLU Sahara's 2.0 engine is bad. Pulled #2 cylinder plug and found the end of it damaged. I checked cylinder with a borescope and found top of the piston gone! Looking for a replacement engine. Any recommendations?

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[Zandcwhite]

https://bruiserconversions.com/prod...nger-8-speed-conversion-for-jeep-gladiator-jt
At least that's my plan when the Jeep needs a new engine.

 

[rock123]

A new crate engine from Mopar is $6500- the same price as the reman. Easy enough to just drop in a new engine.

 

[BigRedRidinHood]

Americas Most Wanted sells take out engines when they do the conversion to V8. They offered me $3000 for my engine transmission and transfer case with 14000 miles and in perfect oil change record.

 

[MountainsOcean]

any change the engine could be cross referenced to another vehicle? Using only the lower half.

 

[DCamp]

My 2018 JLU Sahara's 2.0 engine is bad. Pulled #2 cylinder plug and found the end of it damaged. I checked cylinder with a borescope and found top of the piston gone! Looking for a replacement engine. Any recommendations?

How many miles on that engine? Just curious...

 

[Bill Fox]

How many miles on that engine? Just curious...

139,000 miles. Daily driver, 100 miles per day back and forth to work.

 

[DCamp]

139,000 miles. Daily driver, 100 miles per day back and forth to work.

Wow. I wouldn't even call that a lot of miles. I'm really curious what caused the failure. That's worrisome

 

[Rickuda]

For a daily driver, a brand new long block with a warranty makes more sense than a full V8 swap. I recently replaced an engine in a similar situation and found a good deal on a long motor at enginezone.com.au, which saved me a lot of hassle. Just make sure you confirm the VIN for fitment before ordering anything.

 

[Guv]

Sounds like a super knock event.
LSPI, probably bent the con rod also.

 

[Guv]

https://bruiserconversions.com/prod...nger-8-speed-conversion-for-jeep-gladiator-jt
At least that's my plan when the Jeep needs a new engine.

That’s a lot of $$$$$! Not saying it wouldn’t be fun

 

[4Lo2Yolo]

A new crate engine from Mopar is $6500- the same price as the reman. Easy enough to just drop in a new engine.

Last time I checked, and correct me if I'll wrong, I think they come with a new turbocharger too.

 

[4Lo2Yolo]

Sounds like a super knock event.
LSPI, probably bent the con rod also.

Agreed. You really need to watch what fuel and oil you run in a 2.0t.

The oil must be SP rated to prevent Low Speed Preignition (LSPI) in direct injected engines.

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