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If you look at your VIN the 8th " character " of the VIN indicates which

engine you have

" E " is the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine

" X " is the 4.0 liter , OHV / pushrod style V6 engine

" P " is the 5.0 liter V8 engine

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