Now that's what I call a deep dish

[gradon]

This is the the block I yanked from the 96 that I bought off CL for $160(I installed the 75K 4.0 from my 96 and made a nice profit). I finally removed the head so I could start the P&P for my brother's manche project.

[Muad'Dib]

Id bolt it back up and run it .. it should be fine like that

[SilverXJ]

Looks like its part of the Jeep's top secret MDS system utilizing an infinite dish piston to eliminate compression. The hole should close up when its running.

[amcinstaller]

imagine the boost you could run with that piston!!! such low compression would be great!!

[gradon]

I forgot to mention that when attempting to start this engine, the dipstick would blow out.

[PolloLoco]

At the airport once I had a European ask me if my TJ was diesel or petrol. I can't wait to find what's inside my block but I bet it won't be that bad.

[gradon]

At least my lastest CL project xj(#4 that I've bought this year to fix and sell) w/ a head gasket issue runs so I know the block, pcm, starter, fuel pump, etc are good.
2001 w/172K for $400. I'm gonna buy a reman head, a bumper, and a header panel:

[yuppiexj]

you suck... I mean good find there.

if you decide to part it out let me know, I would love the diffs and transfer case.

[gradon]

#1 was a 96 w/ 122K and that hole in the piston for $160: swapped in the 72K motor that I took out of my 96. #2 was a 95 Upcountry w/202K w/ "seized engine" that had a bad nss for $200. #3 was a 95 sport w/196K that had a blown HG and needed a head shave and valve job for $300. And the above is #4. Finally my years of Jeep experience is paying off! 1995 Avus Blue M3 once I sell this!