will 2001 XJ 4.0 motor work in my 89 Comanche

[pitbull4x4]

My motor in my 89 Comanche. 4.0, auto, 2wd has a warped head and block. Can move pistons in cylinder with finger.

I know a 99 and older 4.0 will work using my intake, exhaust, valve cover , flexplate, flywheel, distributor, and the newer thermostat housing.

So if I use the same parts will a 2001 XJ 4.0 work also ? Reason I ask is because I found low mile good running one they will pull for &350.

A member on here said it should. He sounds very smart at what will and won't work.

Or would it be better to stay with a 99 or older motor

[jimoshel]

They will work just fine. However, if you have a complete engine. why not just swap engines.

[pitbull4x4]

I am going to swap engines. Just asking if it will work with the parts mentioned . Also I'm putting an auto and t-case out of 91 XJ in to do my 4wd swap