Bent Rod And Other Problems

[msujeeper]

I have a 99 TJ with the 2.5 litre engine. I took the valve cover off and noticed that a push rod for cylinder 2 is bent. All push rods move up and down when cranking the engine. When removing the spark plug from cylinder 2 I noticed that the center elctrode has been broken off. I removed the rockers and put a straight edge across the valves and one of the valves for cylinder 2 seems to be open. When I put my finger on the spark plug hole and bar the engine over I get no compression, (suction or blow). I get compression on all other cylinders while doing the same thing. Also when barring over the engine I notice a clinking noise. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be wrong?

Thanks

P.S. Does anyone know where I can get a special socket to remove the head also?

[CanaMark]

Swap in a 350 chevy motor

[msujeeper]

I took the head off tonight and found that the piston is completely gone. The cylinder walls are scored a little too. I was wondering if anyone could give me a little advice as to pricing and what they think is the best thing to do. Here are the two options that I was thinking of.

Option 1: Hone the cylinder wall, get a new piston, get oversized ring for piston, take head to a machine shop to get the head redone because of the valve, new head gasket, new exhaust gasket, and a new intake gasket.

Option 2: Trade my engine in for a rebuilt engine. I have no interested in swapping in any other engine other than the same 2.5 Litre engine. No interest in the 4.0L or anything else.

If anyone lives in Michigan do you know of a place where I could get a rebuilt 2.5 litre in the area, I live in norther oakland county.Does anyone have any advice as I have never been in a situation like this and could really use some. What do you think is the best bet for me? Any thoughts?

Thanks a lot

[JDPascal]

If you are going to keep the Jeep, the only option worth considering is #2.

There are too many possible complications with #1 even if you are taking it to the auction to make it worth while.

If you wanted, you could consider a used engine too.

JD

[fredjacksonsan]

Yeah, JD has it right (as usual ), the less expensive route would be a junkyard for a used engine.

You could install (or have installed) a Jasper (or other remanufacturer) crate engine. DIY is also an option, if you're into rebuilding it yourself. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

[CanaMark]

I like the crate engines at Jegs.com They are cheap, $1500usd for a chevy v8