As customary, the book is well constructed with glossy pages for use with greasy fingers. The introduction and first four chapters do a great job helping the reader identify different motors and specifications for key components to the rebuild. The pictures are big enough to see and the color is superb. Key information boxes add key details to the paragraphs. This is a great book for Jeep enthusiasts or beginners. It's large pictures and print make it easy to flip through the pages to remind yourself of a placement or spec, while the step by step process makes it easy and fun to follow.

seems to be a good tech rebuild book ( )

In depth, step by step instructions with clear photos make this an excellent resource for rebuilding or modifying your Jeep 4.0 engine. It tells you what tools you'll need and what to do without being over detailed and confusing, ideal for a home mechanic. ( )

So you want to rebuild your jeep 4.0 engine and you are trying to figure out where to start. You have just found the ultimate resource for rebuilding and/or modifying your Jeep 4.0 engine. Whether you want a stock rebuild, a little performance boost or a lot of high performance upgrades, “ Jeep 4.0 Engines – How to Rebuild and Modify “ by Larry Shepard will get you through even the toughest rebuild.
Details and pictures fill every page and corner of this book. Each step taken during the rebuild/upgrade process is described in extraordinary detail from engine removal, engine tear down, inspection, machining, assembly and reinstalling the engine. When specific steps in the process are crucial, the steps are numbered so you do the right step at the right time, saving time and headaches.
Don’t know how to measure valve guides or chamber volume or how to figure compression rations? Larry Shepard has that covered for you also. The appendix includes all the torque specifications and firing order. This book has everything you need for a successful build or modification of a Jeep 4.0 engine.

Larry Shepard is a former Chrysler engineer, Jeep engine expert and veteran author. His latest book - Jeep 4.0 Engines – How to Build and Modify - leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the details of rebuilding the Jeep 4.0 engine.

I did receive a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. ( )

I know absolutely nothing about the inside of a car. I thought this book was a great reference. I don't ever plan on rebuilding a car, but someone I love dearly plans to. After reading this book, we can enjoy the experience together. ( )