I wouldn't simply from the heat of the engine. And the hood isn't stationary. But, there may be a work around. You'll just have to find it. Heat reflective products, wire protective materials, etc...
2 things:
1: that's too much money in my opinion. In 2017 I bought a rust free 2001 example with 175000 miles. It only cost me $1500. Needed a bit of work but it's a fine rig. Unless you just want a cherry XJ, I wouldn't purchase it, especially if you decide to offroad it.
2: the...
You'll need it on hills more than anything. In which case the weight will go to the rear. I say rear all day every day simply because I've been there done that.
Not sure what it would go for up in the NW, but here in NC I picked up a bone stock 2001 with no issues sans needing a wheel bearing for $1500 in 2017.
Had about the same amount of miles as yours currently does.
I actually had a 95 montero. Did many things to to and took it places it had no business going. It always got me there and got me home. I sold it and got a taco TRD offroad. Fast forward a few years and now I have a 2001 XJ. Parts are everywhere and I've done a few things to it and with it, but...
It's going to need gears and at least a Chrysler 8.25 in it because that D35 just won't do. You can find those relatively easy.
I say find another mechanic and ask the folks selling the jeep to work with you on taking it to get it looked at. Most shops will look it over for a (usually) modest...
I like what you're doing. I have an 01 XJ that I'm currently building. Just keep in mind that if your current gears are anything less than 3.73, you'll need a new D30 carrier (that's sized correctly) if you're planning in running 4.10s.
Also NAXJA is a good forum as well! Lots of great...
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