Re: 258 Bird Feeders

["Steven M.Dristy, Jr." <soundwve@xxxxxxx>]

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From: "Brien Tourville" <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 4:00 AM
Subject: 258 Bird Feeders


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> Alright, it's starting to look like I might run a full tear-down
> rebuild on my engine instead of replacing it...  Does anyone have
> any
> recommendations on where to get a full rebuild kit for a good
> price?
> figure, if i can afford it, i'l try to find some roller cams and
> rockers, timing chain too (hey, since i'll have it all apart
> anyway...).  Maybe a minor overbore and head deck too (.030 and
> to
> around 9 CR)... -- maybe i'll put an aw4 on it too .) I MISS MY
> CAR!
> -Greg Z
>
> '86 Eagle MPV 'grass killer'
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> ---------------------------------------------
>
> Welcome Back Greg Z !!
>
> Skrew that 258.
>
> Dude, find yourself a '97 or newer 4.0 and
> AW4.  Check www.car-parts.com for one.
>
> Take the entire unit in one piece & plop
> it straight into your 'Bird.
>
> The 258 will make a great Lawn Bird
> Feeder.
>
> I read that the 2000 engines have a new
> Intake that was 'Sound Engineered' to
> make growling sounds - Wildlife at its'
> Finest !
>
>              Brien.
>          NEW YORK
>    eagle registry #501
>
> eagle kammback registry
>

'97 or newer??
Sorry Brien, but I still fail to see the advantage of having a computer that
goes into "limp mode" when you run over a pothole!
 I have found, through bitter experience, that the OBDII (On Board
Diagnostics Generation 2) computers are cranky, difficult to work with, and
just about require a degree in Electronics Engineering to repair the 4.0L
properly. There is also several miles of wiring and all emissions components
that MUST be swapped in as well, or else the darn thing either doesn't run,
or runs poorly and stalls frequently!
I have found that the '87 to '92 4.0Ls are very good engines, very reliable,
and easily repaired by the average home mechanic. They are also much easier
to graft into an older vehicle's wiring harness. I know, I did just that!
('89 engine into '73 Jeep pickup harness.) And, if emissions are not a
concern where you live, you can eliminate the components, and the engine
will not even notice! (IF you need a 4.0L HO (High Output), look for a '92.
The OBDII setup started in '93.)
If you want to keep the 258ci (4.2L) 6cyl you have, check Napa Auto Parts at
www.napaonline.com. Yes, they ship. You're looking at $504 for standard
rings, and $509 for premium rings. Plus shipping. Or find a store near you.
I use Napa parts regularly at my shop, so I know their engine master kits
are good.