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Weird question, I know. I'm trying to do a "period correct" build on my 2003 Wrangler. I'm going to keep it until I'm too old to remember my name, so I want to equip it with everything I can from 2003. I figure it'll be something really neat in 20-30 years. So what was the coolest head unit...

Long story short-ish: Did an engine swap on my '90 XJ 4.0. PO said he cleaned up the head and put it on a used block. Upon initial startup of that mix-matched block and head I heard what I thought to be a loose/worn rocker or pivot. Turns out it was a stuck lifter. Ok, not THAT big a deal...

I have been having some electrical issues recently and I am cleaning all of the grounds. I would like to clean the ground on the rear of the engine block, drivers side head bolt. There are 2 plastic pieces in my way, along with the wiring harness. (2006, 4.0) How do I remove these pieces? I...

Hey guys, Back in December, I bought a used 2015 JK Rubicon with 36k miles on it. I started noticing a tick when pulling through drive-thrus or when a car was beside me with the window down coming from the driver's side. About a month after owning it, I was pulling out of my neighborhood when...

I have a 99 tj sport and I just replaced the head gasket, machine the head, radiator, hoses and thermostat. About a month later I started to notice that the temp was increasing. There is no smoke coming out of the exhaust and there are no leaks on the ground. Can you help me with this? It has...

Recently purchased a 2000 XJ w/ 112,000 miles and after 2 weeks, a couple bad idles, and a code read (Cylinder 3 issues) I changed the spark plugs. A couple days later and misfire I noticed low coolant. I'm not very knowledgeable with engines, so I read up on the 0331 head and felt a little dumb...

I'm preparing for some work, and like everyone, I don't like to waste money where it doesn't really need to be spent. I'm well aware that 'its a good idea to spend the money and do things right'... Well, IMO "right" is in the eye of the beholder. I don't want to pay to have someone machine the...

I just recently picked up a 2000 Cherokee Sport 4.0 for free. However, there are issues with the engine. It starts up fine, but after only a few minutes the engine starts to overheat. The guy who owned it before me just recently took it on a trip from NJ to Maine and told me he had to make...

So, I took the head of tonight. It will go to the machinist tomorrow. The lower portion of the block is pretty nasty. I've stripped it down of bolt-ons and removed the freeze plugs and oil pan. (See pictures) My question is, can I pressure wash everything I see inside and out? Shouldn't the...

We have a 2000 Cherokee that got way overheated. We had it towed home. No milky oil, but the antifreeze smelled like really burnt and charred plastic or worse. It was hot enough to melt the bottom of the oil cap and melt the plastic tower the injector wire loom sits on. I was able to start...

Good evening all, I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD. It needs parts, and there is a guy some distance away that has two Libertys for sale that are inop: 2002 Limited 4WD 2004 Limited 4WD Both have cylinder head problems stemming from radiator leaks and overheating according to the...

My '99 XJ 4.0 has a cracked 0331 head. I've seen much debate on what to do about this. Many say the newer 0331 heads are cast better and don't crack as easy. HOWEVER, many argue these newer remanufactured heads haven't accumulated enough miles to reach the breaking point. These folks say you...

When you buy a Cherokee, make sure you inspect the coolant. People are filling their Jeeps with stop leak to cover cracked heads/head gaskets. This will run you anywhere from $400-$1,500 if one of both are bad. It will mess with your heater core, and just leave a heap load of work for you...

So as the title says Im getting my head remachined as soon as I find some time from work. Im asking you guys to go over my list and let me know If I need any specialty tools or what not that Ill be needing. So far I have the following: Head Gasket Various sockets and wrenches including swivel...

So my heads goin' out and its just got more problems that makes it easier to replace it than to buy all the parts separate. So my next step is one of the following: Buy one brand new if so from where and why? From an auto parts store like advanced auto or NAPA? I feel like id probably get a mid...

Hey guys, Back again with another clueless question. I just finished replacing a bunch of parts between the two manifolds. With the jeep all buttoned up I crossed my fingers and turned the key reluctantly. It did ok, reved to 3,000 then came down to 2,00 and now its sitting around 1,000 -...

I'm currently underway with removing the head to replace some freeze plugs and the head gasket. I drained the coolant through the radiator however, I'm not sure if there is a drain plug on the block. After draining the radiator I did notice some coolant remaining in the intake manifold and the...

I have a bad valve and rather than do a valve job I'm going to swap the whole head. Will any other years fit the 2000 2.5L XJ? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joel

While replacing my well built head in my 2000 4.0 jeep wrangler i believe i messed up a bit. I removed my pushrods, rockerarms Then as soon as i removed my head i realized i missed a important step. That being finding TDC. . If i turn the flywheel a bit the first piston (front of jeep) is on...

Stupid question time. I have attached two pics. One shows what I believe to be a temp sensor hole in the back (drivers side) of a 7120 4.0 head. The other is what I believe to be a temp sensor on the thermostat cover. I am running no computers or anything so the only temperature reading I have...