Originally Posted by Whiskeydan

There are plenty of dead Rovers available. It seems they don't make it much past 120k miles before engine failures.

I'm also trying to find out if it is necessary to cut the upper oil pan on the 617 to fit in the jeep XJ. Some say it will clear the front differential if the the vehicle is lifted.

The Jeep AW-4 automatic transmission is electronically shifted using input from the stock engine. It can be shifted manually using toggle switches but theres still the concern about the flywheel adapter. I worry that thing will come loose.

And yes, there are plenty of OM617 adapter options. I just like the idea of keeping the original MB transmission mated to it. That would entail using a "divorced" transfer case with a short driveshaft...