[Rocklobster07]

I have a 2002 tj 2.5 5spd and the motor is starting to tick as I'm almost hitting 300k. I found a motor from a 97 5spd with only 30k on it for around 300$ and was wondering what was different on it and if it will work in mine. If not what year range could I go with

 

[TJ4Jim]

I have a 2002 tj 2.5 5spd and the motor is starting to tick as I'm almost hitting 300k. I found a motor from a 97 5spd with only 30k on it for around 300$ and was wondering what was different on it and if it will work in mine. If not what year range could I go with

The basic block is the same and that is the basis of the swap, so just transfer any accessories that you need.

If you shop at any of the engine sites it shows the block to be the same from 91 to 02.