I am wondering if there is anyway to tell if the 4.0 engine in this TJ I'm interested in buying is original. Numbers, VIN, plate? I think it is, but when I was it...I couldn't believe how clean it was. It almost looked new. Had only 40k on it, but I just want to be sure...Also had it run through carfax by the Dealer I am buying it from, and it came up only 1 owner/squeaky clean. Anyone have any ideas how to be sure?
2001 TJ Original Engine identification???
Nov 11, 2003
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Approximately 11/10/03 16:44, Wood uttered for posterity:
See if your state's DMV has an online query for VIN. e.g. to show the license number or smog check status.
My 99 engine looks like new - I keep it that way so I can spot any leaks. It's a major pain to clean it after a mud bath ..
Dave Milne Scotland.
Not much help here, but I just bought a clean-engine '01 TJ with only
23,000 KMs so it is possible. (Not sure what the current exchange rate is on Miles :)-- Wry-mouth
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