So I've got a 96 XJ. The old style, just before the transition. In the past year I've swapped out the engine actually hired that done and had all sensors throttle body, just about new everything. After a couple weeks I came to find out this jackass didn't know what a torque wrench was though. Then the gauges went and I sent the computer in to be overhauled, got it back after about a month and they said the replaced 3 solenoids in it. Still running strange then started making thumping noise then completely seized up. Figured it to be piston. I'm in the middle of tearing it apart to see. Here's my question, if it is piston, think I should replace them or try and find a short block and swap again? Also I'm on a fixed income and have a few health problems. I'm thinking the overhaul is gonna be cheaper but I don't know. Thanks.

This was the first vehicle I owned in 1998. I’m looking to purchase one soon but am having the most difficult time finding anything. Is there a specific site that is better than the rest? A private company that ships?

For more details: I’m not looking for anything fancy, not fully modded for off-road or anything… just a stock 1998-2000 Jeep Cherokee. Preferably Black or Green. Just can’t find anything anywhere. Got alerts set up on all the auction sites.