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[@scottykilmer]

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[@havelthebonk1226]

Hey Scotty .....I'm picking up a international scout 64/68 I think motor needs work but my question is should I just swap it for a 350 Chevy LS motor ...I kinda want to keep it original but I've never heard anything about international motors is it worth it or should I throw it to someone else

[@iamgermane]

Good engine bad transmission.

[@christophermanley9266]

Is the 2.5 that bad?

[@im_just_serious]

Do you think he’s neighbors understand him?

[@charlesthevoice1064]

I’ve got a 2000 TJ , 4.0 straight six, and just changed my 3 rd clutch. It’s ok. I figure it’s part of the experience. Love my jeep. Drove it to go buy coffee beans this morning with the dog in the back. Doors and top off and wind blowing in my face. It was a great morning. ❤

[@vigilantemotors]

Interesting you are on your 3rd clutch as those NV3550 trannys are really very reliable. Either way, love the Jeep, I have a 2000 as well 5 speed and love it!

[@charlesthevoice1064]

@@vigilantemotors I play with mine very rough, rough enough that i'm breaking something here and there at least once a year. LOL. Makes it fun. Enjoy your jeep my friend!

[@vigilantemotors]

@@charlesthevoice1064 you as well bud! ✌🏼

[@cannonball666]

Did you have to go off-road to get coffee beans? Those mountains in Columbia can be pretty rough.

[@charlesthevoice1064]

@@cannonball666 😂 haha, That would be pretty cool though. No, I drive about 30 mins to a specialty roaster in Ft Worth to get them. Its always our special little trip and Levi ( my great dane ) knows its jeep ride time to the roaster. 👍

[@thugzbunny5163]

My 4.0L has 225,000 miles and still drives and shifts like a dream 2000 XJ

[@rileyorb]

same here. got a 96 xj with 300k plus miles and still no where near going bad

[@durbeshpatel3047]

That aisin auto, if you have it, is an excellent tranny. Just keep it maintained

[@Nigriff]

Same here

[@yungpedro17]

@@rileyorbtips on maintenance ?

[@robertweiss5060]

Don’t dismiss the AMC 2.5 four cylinder. It’s also a bulletproof engine. Not as powerful but just as durable.

[@BWalker-yg9en]

I run a turbo on mine. Gets around just fine.😊

[@walterdennis7023]

I have a 91 YJ with the 2.5 it has over four hundred thousand miles on the original motor and original 5-speed

[@vigilantemotors]

SWEET! I bet its a killer rig too! Probably my favorite Wrangler is the YJ. It is like the stepchild that everyone doesn't like for some reason but I love em

[@Hubjeep]

Yup, I have a 1999 Jeep XJ Cherokee, 245,000 miles. With a snow plow and trailer hitch. Runs like a top, uses zero oil.

[@oreally8605]

Did you have to change the clutch?

[@JasonLuther1]

Love me an XJ

[@david84ss]

Had a 99 as well. Never a problem, except the gas mileage was horrible

[@fil1329]

Jeep Just Empty Every Pocket

[@ShireIO]

I love my 2000 XJ and she just rolled over 200k, but I can't imagine putting a plow on that unibody unless maybe it was reinforced with frame stiffeners.

[@MPGunther1]

Had an old Jeep with a straight 6... the way they ride you've really got to love 'em

[@applepoop10]

Hence the high resale value.

[@ka9vmp]

The ride is completely different now. Very comfortable.

[@myk1_sp]

I've driven 2 1990 Wrangler YJs with stick shifts, one had the 2.5 and the other had the 4.2. I loved driving both of them equally!

[@Flyby-1000]

I have a '92 Jeep YJ... Best thing I ever bought... Love this thing... I-6, 5 Speed, 4" lift, 32"'s, 10KLb synthetic rope Winch, rocks sliders, rock guard panels... 14MPG...When JEEPS were JEEPS!!!!

[@denniscosban6145]

91 YJ 2.5 55,000 miles on rebuilt motor bored 30 k over. original paint .Minor scratches. Pulls a trailer full of tools everyday down 95 in South Florida ✌️

[@Flyby-1000]

@@denniscosban6145 Mine, original motor, 160+ miles...Tampa Bay Area... Native, b&r in S.FL. Margate...

[@OGStoneVegas]

damn you only 14? my 94 YJ 4.0 auto averages 16... about 70% highway driving weekly

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@OGStoneVegas darn u only got 16. Man my 89 carburetor with a stick. Got 18

[@OGStoneVegas]

@@wildestcowboy2668 problem is, since I got a 3 speed auto, I'm relegated to mostly driving at 55 or 60 at the most in the slow lane @ 2000 rpm

[@quinnmullen1086]

Dang I’m glad i saw this vid, I have a ‘93 wrangler 4.0L 5 speed manual, bought it from a firefighter too lol, i bought it last year when I was 18 and it had 84k miles, I’m up to 90k miles now and I love it so much and it’s still rust free

[@vigilantemotors]

SWEET ride I am sure. Keep it! I know you are just 18 but those things are so hard to come by and will only increase in value imo. You just cant find them anymore

[@mauricio7918349]

Well you still have like 20 more years to go with it. I have a 93 too and I love it.

[@danielm593]

Bought my 99 Wrangler TJ brand new in 1999. 190k miles later, still runs like a champ with the straight-6 manual. Love it!

[@2000freefuel]

Yeah I had a 2000 I got in late 99, I6, NV3550 and the Dana 44 rear, great truck.

[@jaymoar3561]

You barely drove that thing that’s very low miles like 6k a year.

[@jk-474]

@@2000freefuelsomeone who claimed they could rebuild my NV, friend of my dads who did some decent work in the past, TOTALLY messed mine up where we had to import a BRAND NEW AX-15 from Japan. Supposedly the AX is the tougher of the 2 anyways, but that NV was pretty good even with bad synchros towards the end. All the floors were rusted on mine, frame got so bad that we had to get a new one off another Jeep from scrap, weld in all new floors and the car just got out of paint. My 2000 has the rare yellow color code too, so now it’s a cool little mush mash of the 03 to 06 frame and steering box, older AX style trans, and the hood is off my sisters 06 LJ since somebody totaled it recently in an accident and mine was shot when it went in to get painted. I’ll miss my time with the NV for sure, but having everything new really gives the Jeep a whole different feel! Car was from upstate NY, we didn’t know they were prone to rusting before we bought it, so I ran it into the ground for 5 years until the total restoration was needed

[@jim-se5xc]

Tjs are bullet proof. The little pricks go forever.,

[@patrickfitchjr]

As if I didn't believe already, those straight 6 engines are absolutely amazing. They can even get beat on and last. Of course the life of the engine still won't be as long. I had an 89 Ford f150 with a 4.9 6 cylinder and that was such a great engine too. Scotty knows his business. And yeah the Jeeps rot easy. I know several jeep owners and the engines always outlive the frame and body.

[@cablenowadays6586]

i’ve got a cherokee with 318k miles on it. I’ve only replaced fluids belts and did a thermostat and water pump at 200k and haven’t done anything else. She leaks a little oil but a drip or two a day. Very reliable and handles rev limit off-road all the time and rev limit when cold no problems.

[@allen_p]

My father had a Ford F150 with the 4.9L I-6. Towing the boat to the Gulf was easy as pie. Great engine.

[@swatscorner]

Well, I’ve got a 1995 YJ 2.5L 5 speed. Great Jeep. I’ve got four XJs that are 4.0. One has 326,000 miles. Runs great.

[@paulanderson388]

The ford 300 (4.9) Liter engine Is probably the best most trouble free engine ever used in a pickup truck. With 7 main bearings and a gear drive cam, it doesn't get much better that that. The later fuel injected ones had a lot more horsepower but the older ones are so easy to work on and maintain.

[@68orangecrate26]

The 2.5 four is bulletproof as well. Not as much power. But, great off-road setup....

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

I bought a 91 Jeep YJ in 92 and drove it until 2017 - yes, 25 years. It had a 4 cylinder engine, and I can say that I probably would have preferred the 6. It got me through 4 provinces of Canada and didn't have much rust at the end. I broke my back at the end of 2016, so I no longer wanted to bounce around in it, so I let it go.

[@tonyBR549]

Excellent Miss Spoonheim. Sorry about your back, but I would suppose you have many fine memories with the YJ. Take care!

[@walterdennis7023]

I just got a 91 YJ an it's from Canada and has so little rust I can't believe it

[@westonallen116]

I’ve got a 94 YJ and it was my first car. Stored it for 8 years while I went to college and got my life set up, but when I went to pull it out of storage it jumped right back to life. Sturdy little trucks. Love em!

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

@@westonallen116 Having one for 25 years, it wound up parked several times for different reasons. Every time I parked the jeep for a few weeks, or up to a year, people would tell me that I should just sell it because there was nothing worse for a vehicle than to be parked like that. I learned that most people don't have a clue what they are talking about - even after being parked for a year I just changed the oil and popped in a new battery - nothing else needed.

[@BWalker-yg9en]

She's sure smooth isn't she. Like floating on a cloud. 😂

[@TechHustler]

Love your videos!

[@traceykinsman7727]

I had a 2001 Jeep tj and it was a great vehicle. I drove it for years without any issues. Then we had to take it off the road and it sat for 5 yrs. My son became the age to drive it and he spent about $5000 to fix all the problems, like brakes and new tires, etc. I showed him once how to drive it because it's a standard and he loved it. He drove it for a while and then the back door wouldn't close properly so my husband gerry rigged it until he could get it looked at. Then a few wks later, he couldn't go in reverse so off to the garage it went. They discovered that the frame was so old and rusty that it had moved and shifted and the steering box got separated so that's why he was having issues with changing gears and why the back door had shifted out of position. So now, we have been told, to scrap it but not until we get as much parts off of it as can be sold first! I am sad...

[@fil1329]

Sounds about right JEEP stands for just empty every pocket

[@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032]

@@fil1329 Jeeps are still better than the new Broncos!

[@trevorsmith7045]

I also miss my TJ. I bought it when I was 19 and sold it when I was 36. The torque boxes had rusted apart, the frame was going just in front of the rear wheels and I had blown out the rear out. It needed a frame off restore and I didn't have the money at the time ..... Now I have the money, but it's already gone. I really loved that vehicle.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Don’t be sad. Buy a Toyota FJ Cruiser

[@hoopty.]

I would have gotten a new tranny and kept driving it

[@creepycrawler4690]

The old Ford 300 straight 6 was one of the toughest engines ever built.

[@denniscosban6145]

Got a YJ now 😂 I had a straight 6/ 300 In an F-350. Changed the oil with Valvoline. Every 3,000 miles. That son of a b**** had a million miles on it. I shouldn't call that. I never had a problem with that truck. Sold it with the company. It was sitting in my yard for 2 years unregistered. I saw going down the interstate 6 months ago. The new owners put it back in the field 🤯

[@fil1329]

A lot of inline 6s are simply because of their design Weather it's a gm gord international....cummins.....cat....Detroit diesel ect They are also balanced naturally very well without counter balance shafts They also had a better crank bearing to rod bearing ratio

[@denniscosban6145]

@@fil1329 exactly !!

[@64samsky]

@@denniscosban6145 I gave my 96 F150 with the last straight 6 they used. It fell apart around it, but it kept running. He sold it to a guy who wanted to fix it up.

[@denniscosban6145]

@@64samsky 👍

[@dl2.504B]

My 94 Jeep YJ 2.5 is the best vehicle I've ever owned

[@vigilantemotors]

I bet its a killer rig too!!

[@joshuaallen4739]

Straight 6 on the older Jeeps are the way to go. I love my 258 on my CJ-5.

[@pkleo73]

I had an 84 CJ7 Laredo. Same engine. Fkn bulletproof. Loved that thing. Kick myself for getting rid of that. For a FKNG GTI !! UGH!! lol

[@jimoconnor6382]

I still have a 76 Pacer with that motor. AMC MADE SOME KILLER QUALITY

[@philherrick7319]

The fuel injection versions were (are) fantastic! Carburetor was always the weak spot!

[@jaredj631]

I have the 87 wrangler with the AMC 258 straight 6 last year it had the AMC door badge

[@levyoliver5363]

Id' prefer the CJ8 Jeep Scrambler 🎉❤

[@joanrhoton8841]

Love your videos. My dad was a mechanic. Remember what he tried to teach me as I watch .

[@tommontague5721]

I've had my 06 CJ Golden Eagle for 12 years now. Straight 6, auto trans, a/c only 61,000 miles on it still like new inside and out. I played hell finding one that some kid didn't screw up. Before that, I never had a Jeep. Now I will never be without one.

[@gip1327]

Scotty telling us to buy a jeep is like finding a unicorn. 🦄 Great video scotty!

[@mabeljoe4305]

a AMC/Chrysler/Jeep 4.0L straight-6 engines are in the following years and models: 1987-2001 Jeep Cherokee. 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 1987-1990 Jeep Wagoneer. 1987-1992 Jeep Comanche. 1991-2006 Jeep Wrangler.

[@Bellathebear777]

I could give you more reasons NOT to buy one........I feel sorry for those that do. Then shortly thereafter they do as well. Test drive one bucking wind on a busy highway. That short wheel base, won't serve you well.

[@ujayet]

Yes inline 6 manual are good..the rest are fiat engine dont buy.

[@xdynamo7523]

Lmao Foreal

[@davidlewis7719]

I’ve got an 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ with a 4 cylinder (just had engine replaced ) got over 230000 no rust and still runs great driven at least once a week. I love it

[@jamesflynn4741]

You live in North? My daughter wants a used jeep for her 1st car, for Boston

[@TheLizardKing1967]

The ONLY Jeep you should ever buy is a 94 Celica....lol

[@jefflilyea4669]

The 2.5 AMC is what the 4.0 was designed from. Also a good engine. The old school 4.2 is the best.

[@mr.weatherman403]

I am a 4.2 appreciator myself. It also helps that I have an 88 with a 4.2. All the same, I enjoy driving a Jeep that is powered by what is essentially a tractor engine.

[@BWalker-yg9en]

Well I have a 2.5 myself. 🥲

[@tnc7399]

AMC, the car manufacturer that did amazing stuff, but still failed

[@zoftigbeatnik]

I have a 97 Jeep ZJ straight 6 and it runs great. Wouldn't get rid of it for anything.

[@davidaix5771]

What about for a 4th gen 4Runner with a v8?

[@barryrammer7906]

Jeeps rule in the dirt were there made to roam. How many people have you towed out like me ? lol look there's a wranglers get him overhere to pull me out lol I lost count 😅

[@davidaix5771]

@@barryrammer7906 Jeeps and toyotas rule the offroad

[@ShireIO]

XJ owners agree. The 4.0 is insanely dependable.

[@hotrod7603]

@@davidaix5771 toyota rule dirt roads not offroad

[@A-Negative]

When Jeeps were Jeeps. And you didn’t need to bring a Toyota on the trail with you just in case.

[@hotrod7603]

A toyota is good only for gravel road that's it

[@brooktech7869]

Thats freaking hilariously false lmao. Jeepers tend to love Taco's also, but they Didn't get capable as a rock crawler until recently stock.

[@reneegudjon3204]

@@billricheter5678 False info

[@diablocls55]

Toyota wouldn’t even make it on the trail Lmao

[@Bellathebear777]

When you hear the honk of a 91 Toyota SR5 V6 4X4 xtra cab. Beep beep! means cheap jeep! Don't evade a car to quickly Jeepsters,. 👀⚡👈

[@jamesfarthing314]

I've had my 1994 YJ 4.0 5-speed for nearly 30 years, and 240,000, original clutch. Still runs like new. Best purchase I've ever made.

[@lomgshorts3]

Scotty, you CAN weld around the rusted frame pieces, I did it on a '66 Dodge D-200 Air Force milsurplus truck and drove it for 10 years. Last I checked, it was still on the road pulling yachts and large boats around up in Sodus Bay, NY. in 2011. Great truck, 4wd, 4 speed, slant six truck engine, crew cab and fifth wheel mount, 16.5 tires on solid rims. Can't get any better than that!

[@everettplummer9725]

The 4.0 was a easy engine to work on, I like working on the slant six engines too.

[@neolexington]

Wow, that is a super clean YJ. My TJ is going into the shop for new fenders, rust is the king of jeep killers.

[@ka9vmp]

Mine is a 2021 two door wrangler. The engine is a six with automatic transmission. I am thrilled with it. Got my gear grinding days behind me when I drove semis. Can't say I miss them.

[@64samsky]

Scotty, you are spot on with this video! Find an older jeep with a straight 6 cylinder engine that has a 5 speed stick shift. Me personally, I would put a 6 cylinder, points, plugs and rotor with a 6 speed manual transmission. The more electronics you have, the more trouble you'll have.

[@rickreese5794]

05 and 06 Have 6 speed trannys U love mine...

[@64samsky]

@@rickreese5794 I wouldn't take anything newer than a middle 80's version, that way I could use points and condensers. I'd have a spare pair in case of an EMP.

[@mann_idonotreadreplies]

@@64samsky cool story bro.

[@RayRayP2001]

Points and condenser, man those things didn't last very long, you was always burning up the contacts in like 30k miles, electronic ignition last's way longer like 200k miles or better. It is only 40 or 50 bucks to replace the ignition module vs. 20 bucks for replacement points x7 to get the same mileage. 1974 was the last year of points system, so the 4.0 never had points and condenser ever.

[@64samsky]

@@RayRayP2001 I started out with a 73 Ford F-100 with a 302 that had points and condensers, I know them well. I like them for an EMP insurance policy.

[@Cencal_cj7]

The 4.2 i6 was good as well, but the 4.0 was more updated. I’m considering throwing a 4.0 head on my 4.2. The other i6 that was bulletproof was the ford 300. From what I understand there’s a few things abt the build of the i6, namely the 7 main bearings.

[@NeuKrofta]

The slant six was good too.

[@unmannedaviation9773]

I have a 2000 jeep Tj with the 2.5. Over all I like the little 4 banger. It gets me back and forth from college on the highway at 85mph (and it’s a 3hr drive pushing 3700-4000rpm), and that’s fast for a lifted 4 cylinder that’s a couple thousand pounds. I’ve had no major issues besides some small things wearing out from the high mileage and age. There is a huge army of tj’s all over the road down here in Florida. If you want a rust free jeep look in central Florida, away from all the salt. Mine was a pull behind for an older couple and their RV. And the best condition Jeeps are usually the 4 cylinders because no one would buy them to off-road hard. I think they are the Hidden gem!

[@vigilantemotors]

Nice ride I am sure. I have a 2000 as well, only 58k on it and the 4.0 but those 2.5's aren't too bad and as long as you love it, that is what matters most!!

[@_JEBUS]

I have a 92 with a 2.5L and 5 speed AX5 transmission. It's been built to be a crawler with stock axels and it's been great so far. Cant go over 65mph on 33's but it can go anywhere on low gear. 4.0 is better but dont run away from a 2.5 if you have a chance to buy one.

[@scrambledeggsalad]

4.0, One of the best engines ever made. Have had half a dozen of them, they take a beating and keep on going.

[@No_Comment87]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@patriotsouthern8123]

If they last so long why have you had 6 of them?

[@thejosh0100]

@@patriotsouthern8123 everything else probably fell apart

[@scrambledeggsalad]

@@patriotsouthern8123 because I buy and sell cars all the time. My last one was stolen, actually planned to keep that one, loved it.

[@davidaix5771]

That 4l Straight 6 is 1 of the best engines they ever made but I'd still keep my 4Runner over a jeep I got a 2022 4Runner TRD off-road premium and I think my next ride will be a 2 door Ford bronco badlands with a Manual and a squatch package

[@nilsone.7700]

"... and it isn't going to hit you in the head, unless you're trying to work on a hurricane." Good one, Scotty. 🤣🤣🤣

[@RonSwensonRelicAdventures]

Have a 99 Jeep Cherokee with that engine! Love that Jeep!! 195K and purrs like a kitten! Thx for the vid

[@chrisjuliano3964]

My very first car was a 1991 Wrangler. I've been hooked ever since. I also had a 99 and currently a 13 JKU. But boy I really loved my 91.

[@johnkempisty4724]

I also have a ‘92 wrangler that used to have the internal slave cylinder. What I did was swap the bell housing out from a ‘97 -2000 wrangler. They use the same AX-15 transmission but have an external slave cylinder. It is a bolt on mod that requires zero machine work.

[@doctorartphd6463]

My 88, 5 spd, 4.2L, Wrangler has 411,000 miles (2nd engine). Getting a little rust underneath. Wish there was a way to remove the rust and fix that issue. Maybe buy a new frame and rebuild it ? Did a Nutter Bypass, and removed old coil and distributor, and installed a HEI Ignition system (w/ 10.5 mm spark plug wires). Runs great. Gets 13 MPG now, 35 yrs later. Best vehicle I ever owned.

[@vigilantemotors]

That's a Jeep you just never part ways with. Bet its awesome!!

[@donaldhester6555]

Pentastar V6 is one of the most advanced, and reliable engines found in American vehicles. It was listed 3 years in a row as a top 10 engine with reliability being well above average. But if you are going to buy an old jeep lke this one, of course you should get the inline 6.

[@KevinLee138]

I just towed my buddy's jk 1800 miles back to Atlanta from Moab. Insane manifold melted and collapsed. Seems like something broke in the head. Only had -130k miles

[@leroysmith3052]

I have a 91 jeep wrangler 266.000 miles plus still runs very well. 4 cylinder .

[@hangrywendigo.7057]

Scotty, you can just bore out the 2.4L cylinders .30 over, supercharge it, then swap the ax5 out for an ax15, problem solved, you want to do some extra, get the Dana 44s from a tj, its more worth it than a 6 cylinder, the knowledge you gain is invaluable

[@jorishines1645]

I had a 93 Jeep Wrangler YJ. Great little 4x4. I rebuilt the engine, drove forever. The only rust was around the windshield hinges, so I treated it early. I just wish the front seats could lay back.

[@jimkelly540]

4 cyl 95 wrangler. 290k miles. Original motor. Standard trans. Can’t kill the 4 cyl

[@daninmi1648]

I've thought about building a YJ into the ultimate Michigan winter driver: powder-coated frame and fiberglass body. Of course, I'd have the 4.0L (great engine!) and a 5-speed. Only lack of space and funds has stopped me. A guy can dream, eh?

[@daewooparts]

The reason why the Jeep is in good condition from California is that they can't afford the gas to keep it on or off the road ⛽️💵💸

[@Iiemp4926]

Or maybe because it doesnt snow 😂

[@abyssstrider2547]

I hope you are joking lmao.

[@Iiemp4926]

Or rain for that matter 😂😂😂

[@PiterGuzzy7]

as a Commiefornian I agree

[@jasonpiech385]

I had a 98 wrangler with the in-line 6 and got over 300,000 on it

[@digitaldreamer5481]

I love my 01 JGC Laredo 4.0 IN6, the easiest vehicle to work on that I’ve ever owned. It has 226k miles and I’m getting ready to replace the tranny seal, filter, both solenoids, gov. spring myself. Then I’ll have just the coils, insulators, and the AC and it will be finished. I traded a radio for this Jeep after it sat under some trees for over three years. I love my Jeep!

[@bonniehall3428]

my brother bought 1976 CJ 7 new. I bought it from him in the late eighties and kept it running until Katrina put a tree on it. It had the straight 6 and would move out since it was so light. Many good memories made in that baby!

[@jeffshadow2407]

The older square headlight Jeeps had the classic dash with gauges. The next versions had the dash design from a minivan.

[@georgemoschak493]

Similar to the topic of worn clutch, me and my dad have a John Deere 2030 tractor, and after sitting for ~a week it does something similar, where you press in the clutch and it goes slower, but keeps going, which then ya gotta tug on the slector gear to stop it. After a bunch of clutch and declutching it goes back to normal, weirdly enough.

[@georgemoschak493]

@Tommy Richardson iz mechanical clutch. No master nor slave cylinders

[@michaelheffernan4509]

I agree, I had a straight six 1990 Jeep Cherokee for 16 years can't even remember how many miles I put on it.

[@Torsee]

Well said. Love the square headlights era.

[@donald2167]

The straight 6 is great but I love my 98 Grand Cherokee with the 5.9

[@NFZKAZE]

The gas usage tho 🫠

[@loudring6247]

5.9? 😬

[@donald2167]

@@NFZKAZE tell me about it... and it uses premium gas. If you don't floor it all the time it's not that bad.

[@NFZKAZE]

@@donald2167 yeah naw I have a lead foot so when I was in my '93 5.2L i kinda had to launch cause it was SLUGGISH if not

[@rickreese5794]

Rare beast, Congratulations

[@ljones2711]

I got 435000 miles on my 98 wrangler before replacing the engine. The engine lasted 19 years. Luckily found another straight 6 to out in it.

[@x322x3]

I'm fixing an old 79 cj7 with an 258 inline six . It has the quadratrac all wheel drive system with a tm400 transmission. Have a great day

[@fromthebackofmymind]

I wanted an AMC Eagle SX/4 with Inline six. But in the Colorado Rockies back in the day, they were hard to find. AMC was decades ahead in engineering. Their last V8 was the SOHC 4.7 Found in Dodge Trucks and sport Utes, For a decade. 1 HP Per Cubic Inch. And Torque to match.

[@charleshines1553]

We had a couple Jeeps with that engine. One was a 1993 Grand Cherokee and one was a similar year Comanche with a manual transmission and that thing was fairly quick for a pickup truck. I usually view trucks as being slow, ill handling and gas guzzling. I never personally owned any trucks, just know people who do.

[@Bredddi]

I had an 09 rubicon with a baseball hammered on the manual shifter and it would always pop out of first if you didn’t hold it in. Loved that Jeep, loved the manual trans, but HATED that 3.8L Chrysler motor. Yet another story of bureaucrats in Washington ruining good things through killing the 4.0L motor due to emissions regs.

[@patrickkerner1471]

That 4.0 straight 6 was the best!

[@mann_idonotreadreplies]

one of Chrysler's biggest mistake was eliminating the 4.0 6 cylinder.

[@JoshuaTootell]

You can get a 392 in a Jeep. That's not bureaucrats, that's jeep being lazy.

[@JeepTJWheelin]

@@mann_idonotreadreplies Chrysler entered into the age of obsolescence and killed off Jeep with the 3.8 mini van turdgines and those 4 dr limos in '07. A Jeep has 2 doors! Like an obese woman on the beach in a speedo, I have look away quickly, can't stand the sight of those fugly, goofy 4 dr limos.

[@Bond1171]

Mine had an issue getting stuck in neutral. When I towed it to a shop, the issue fixed itself. I ripped it apart to check out the inside and replaced the synchronizers. Everything inside looked perfect (other than worn synchros) except the shift rails and bearings were very gummy. I now think that the bearings on the shift rails were gummed up and basically locking the shift rails in place. Still driving that transmission after work and cleaning the inside. Been 5 years and 15k miles, still works just fine and hasn’t gotten stuck since.

[@ronbeck8643]

I really like the video that you made about this 1992 Wrangler I personally have a 1993 jeep wrangler labeled as the YJM model with the 2.54 cylinder engine in it and I gotta say it’s absolutely bulletproof only repairs I’ve ever had to do was clutch slave cylinder as well and the water pump the rest is just been normal routine maintenance and tuneups it has over 225,000 miles on it and it still runs like a champ but I’m pretty sure my master cylinder for my clutch is starting to go out now finally

[@videogarage9221]

You gotta love this guy's enthusiasm ... even after so many years ! 👏

[@chancewilkins3320]

If younmade millions a yr from youtube youd be enthusiatic too

[@jmabs5096]

@@chancewilkins3320 that was I gona say, make millions on KZbin, I'll be pumped every day

[@davidgleason3379]

Well if he is making a mil a year like you claim. And we can see his no nonsense advice for free. I think we are getting a heck of a good deal. So keep posting. SCOTTY!!! And hopefully it will be two million real soon.

[@original..mrknowitall]

Still spends his time giving to others the most valuable thing of all..knowledge bro...

[@markraffensperger2339]

a 4.0 w an AX-15 behind it is a monster. you can also just upgrade that bell housing on the transmission to a 94 and it will move the brake cylinder to the outside. speaking from experience haha. great video.

[@johnchildress6717]

That is what to do.I hope Scotty sees this.

[@markraffensperger2339]

@@johnchildress6717 while its open, a heavier flywheel is a great upgrade as well. the clutch can be feathered like its a small sedan. got a 40lb flywheel in mine.

[@cooper02ful]

yup. my zj has the slave on the outside. its a tank

[@bustersgarage]

Absolutely good advice! And yes, modern cars with plastic bits which get exposed to heat cycles = terrible idea! I've seen so many great engines ruined by cheap plastics that break down. My Jeep was a 2003 Grand Cherokee, built in Austria (got the 5 cylinder diesel CRD turbo) GREAT engine, 2.7L that made my pig of a Jeep only sip fuel, BUT those plastics broke down and seals on the injectors would start leaking and you get carbon build up like crazy (so the injector seal job makes most mechanics look at you like you called their mom something terrible). BUT even with the NON-LSD axle options, it was a wonderful offroad rig... as long as it kept sucking diesel without bubbles. Once it lost prime or started getting air bubbles, oh man that was a depressing thing to start, especially cold! :D

[@darrylm3627]

Good Stuff, Great Tips😃👍🏿

[@jasonnaimie5465]

Scotty got it right for once, the 4.0 engine or the 242 is the engine to have if you want a jeep wrangler

[@JimmyHinton]

I have a 1995 Jeep Wrangler since 1996. I bought it brand new in February. It has the 2.5 liter engine never had issues with not enough power. I think the 2.5 liter has enough power and I have over 200,000 miles on it.

[@AnubisReviews]

I run a 94 YJ automatic with the straight 6. It's got 120,000 and including the dealer I bought it from I'm the 3rd owner. It was sold in California and only made it to the Arizona desert. No rust and it's been lifted and decked out for all kinds of off road fun. Never had any issue with climbing or crawling in either 2 or 4 wheel drive. These things are mocked only because they have square headlights.

[@ralphnewman2479]

Love the square headlight YJ Jeeps! I am on Jeep # 9 (I think) now...couple CJ's back in high school, 3 YJ's, 3 TJ's and now I am in a 2012 JK. The JK is the best riding Jeep I have had. CJ was the coolest! (CJ-5). Never had a SINGLE problem with ANY of my Jeeps! Not one! I have had other, non-Jeep vehicles in between, but I always end up back in a Jeep! Not a big fan of the JL though...too much electronic stuff in it. Might go back to a CJ after the current JK. Been eyeballing Collins Bro's out of Texas for their restorations. Pricey though....

[@calholli]

The forks go bad.. It's easy to fix, as long as you're not scared to drop the trans and split the case.

[@42luke93]

Though I liked how these older jeeps had the column shifter if it was an automatic.

[@nwwheeler465]

Listening to Scotty talk about Jeeps is hilarious. I’m gonna have to get me some of them protection plate thingies.

[@marcsheasr.2814]

I have had seven Jeeps since 1967 starting with a CJ-3B and now a Gladiator. They have all run without trouble or failure. Like most things take care of it and it will take care of you.

[@kentworch]

Nice video. Definitely sounds like a slave cylinder to me. I've replaced the slave cylinder on my car a couple times in the 25+ years that I've had it. Mine is bolted to the side of the transmission not built in. That's a horrible design. I had to replace my clutch itself after 235,000 miles. Slave cylinders though are external on my car and cost about $15 assuming you know how to install it yourself and bleed the cylinder.

[@jamestragle9504]

Ford did that buried slave cylinder on the Btonco back in the late 1980s. A friend had one and that turned into a headache. I've never seen it done on any other vehicle.

[@davevann2925]

I had a 91 Jeep sport, the upper slave cyl. went bad then the lower went bad 2 weeks later. One was covered under the extended warranty the other was not. Had to keep replacing the front U-joints which were NON greaseable.

[@Sand15676]

Another great performance by conductor Scotty and the Engine orchestra!

[@dwightshupe195]

On standard 4x4s if you run with the transfer case locked in you can get torque lock up .you need to back it up to "unwind" the tension in the drive train.

[@brandongopoop4997]

The only new car I ever bought was a 1995 Wrangler in 1996 because they didn't make a 96 the next model with the coil springs is far superior as far as off-road performance

[@jennawhite8651]

Happy to see this video, long time Scotty viewer, have a '97 XJ with the I-6, bought with 94000 original km's. It actually has a Asisn Warner 4 speed automatic transmission, made by Toyota believe it or not. Its a great vehicle and I'm glad to see Scotty would approve

[@boomerguy9935]

The Aisin company is actually a separate company which is owned by Toyota. Aisin has been the world's largest manufacturer of manual and automatic transmission for decades. Even VW, Mini Cooper and some Mazda Miata's have them. I have an older VW Rabbit/Golf with the 6-speed Tiptronic transmission made by Aisin with a VW name on it that is fantastic.

[@joecrumpler]

I have a 97 XJ 4.0 with over 170k miles. It had almost 30k on the clock when I bought it in 2000. I've used Mobil 1 10w30 since day one, and I've never been inside the engine. It's answered a fair share of Fire/EMS calls day and night in all kinds of weather, and I live 3 miles from the station. The Asin/Warner transmission is a Warner Gear (USA) design manufactured by Asin.

[@Buck1954]

If you install a fiberglass body build a roll cage with a steel floor fasten to the cage. Use the fiberglass for external parts. We rolled one over and the fiberglass body became dislodged and trapped the occupants between the loose body and the cage. We had reinforced the fiberglass body because it was so cheap. Opened our eyes and we bolted a steel body back onto it.

[@paulherrington5837]

2015 wrangler jku 116,000 miles and counting on a 3.6 with zero issues. With proper maintenance you will get good life out of just about anything.

[@bangs2ndshotgarage865]

I honestly think the 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ is the best wrangler Jeep made. I have a 94 with the inline 4 and it’s been through hell and back and lived all of its life in the rust belt. It still runs and drives but I am in the process of putting a better tub on it. The one on it rotted out so bad cause I rhino lined the inside and it trapped moisture in it and totally rotted it out. Worst thing I could have ever did to it. Lesson learned.

[@cristinadavis16]

Ty 4 sharing

[@charlesgriggs2494]

95 my baby 4 banger manual. Love it.

[@steveegbert3554]

The 6 cyl in my 92 wrangler lasted 280,000 miles and I put in a remanufactured one and now have about 310,00 miles

[@jimhill6586]

original owner of a 1995 wrangler sahara 4 ltr. I factory ordered in 1995. Selling next year. It has 190,000 miles and runs great, starts everytime. well maintained.

[@dakotamiller816]

Where you from?

[@jimhill6586]

@@dakotamiller816 Mesa, AZ

[@KubanKevin]

Those 4.0s and 4.2s are tough to kill. Their only issue is oil leaks when they get old

[@joetroutt7425]

The 4.0 L straight 6 is the most reliable engine jeep makes. There's a ton of them out there. Yes they are strong.

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

1943 Willy's flat head 4. rebuilt it with my dad and put alternator/12 volt system in it. couldn't dent it with a sledge hammer.

[@fil1329]

Thats a real jeep

[@BourbonDrinker]

I had an 89 Jeep Wrangler, brand new and kept it for 7 years. The 4.2 inline 6 was torquey but low horsepower. I think I had 135 horsepower on that, wished the entire 7 years that it was 200+.

[@janbosik8953]

Such a basic and durable vehicle. Now I want one.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Bought one new in 1989, looked exactly the same, but had the 2.4 l engine; traded it in last year with 350,000 miles. It had manuel steering and front and back leaf spring suspension. Needed two clutches and yes replaced everything each time. It's a Jeep thing.

[@justincase1575]

Straight six was a great engine but I’ve had Three with the 2.5 and I got over 300000 miles out of all of them.

[@Irontrianglegarage]

I had a 95 Wrangler with the GM 2.5 iron duke 4 cylinder. I took that dude on the Rubicon Trail. That engine is a little beast.

[@johnhormaza5469]

I have a 4 cylinder is bullet proof but slow and don't expect to go faster than 55-60

[@jdsrcs8061]

HELL YEA Scotty!!!! Love the YJ, I have an 87 with a 4.0 and 4 speed. Love it, my daughter wants it when I don't want it anymore!!! I told her I'm taking to the grave with me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewstryker6305]

i have a 96 jeep grand cherokee with damn near 260k mile on her with the straight 6 engine and it rides so beautifully.

[@trucktruck588]

Great video Scott

[@Ry_Guy01]

Problem with the 4.0L is the water pumps, those engines run hot and the water pump tends to go out can warp the heads if it gets too hot, like anything maintain, take care of it and In most cases it will be reliable.

[@erichimes3062]

As a rule of thumb, replace the viscous fan clutch every time you change the water pump