Yup, the head gasket finally went in the Jeep. Im tearing it all down and replacing it. Also going to be doing a few other jobs while im at it. The power steering pump has been whining like a little B!tch ever since I replaced it so im putting a mopar one back in it. (Fawken hate Advanced Auto Crap)Its also getting a new water pump as preventitve maintence. Tomorrow should be fun!!
Stay tuned, oh and for those of you who could care less toss some cards in a hat!
1980 CJ-7 304 TH400 BW1339
1999 TJ Sport 4.0 32RH NP231
2001 XJ Sport 4.0 AW4 NP231
Sounds like fun i just changed the exhaust manifold and p-pump on my heep.Along with the header panel and all new lights .
I hope you are getting it at least checked and fluxed. You make it sound like this is a 1 day job.
84 CJ7 with some stuff....
2005 Dodge - Tow Pig 462/865
That power steering pump could be from a bad job of pressing the pully onto the pump. Make sure you take your time with it. I over did it once and it whined like that and eventually blew it's guts out.
The head is ok the gasket blew from being over heated, it would have been a one day job if I had a deep well 12 point 13mm 1/2in socket :bang: The only bolt I snapped was the one on the compressor, turns out it didnt need to be removed anyhow... Oh well it should be back up and running tomorrow. I have pics of the teardown and I'm typing this on my iPhone so I'll get them up later tonight. Had to stop out to get drunk so I could drive homeOriginally Posted by mxg342
That was a joke...
1980 CJ-7 304 TH400 BW1339
1999 TJ Sport 4.0 32RH NP231
2001 XJ Sport 4.0 AW4 NP231
If you can, post up some pics of the install.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!
im on it!
Just after I popped the head off... Check it out! Cyl. 3 filled!
Lets get a closer look!
No more head, story of my life...
Cleaned off the old gasket material
New revised gasket, its a bit differet from the one I ripped off.
Another look!
And this is how the Jeep is sitting. Being 5'8" and working on a huge rig is a bit difficult, so ditch the huge rubbers and drop it on the floor.
I would have had it up and running tonight, but like I said in the previous post, I was missing the right socket. Oh well tomorrow is another day.
Last edited by jeepxj3; 04-15-2009 at 09:06 PM.
1980 CJ-7 304 TH400 BW1339
1999 TJ Sport 4.0 32RH NP231
2001 XJ Sport 4.0 AW4 NP231
That's weird it looks like the intake and exhaust manifolds are on the same side.
-Ian-
Uhhhh durrrrr
2000tj on D60's, custom long arms, 3link front, four link rear both locked with a 231/300 doubler twin sticked, Full Hydro steering, on 38 in boggers
Wait, your right, maybe I got a bunk 4.0!
1980 CJ-7 304 TH400 BW1339
1999 TJ Sport 4.0 32RH NP231
2001 XJ Sport 4.0 AW4 NP231
That's the new manifold flip kit. It gives more room under the hood, and adds 30hp.
Just joking
2000tj on D60's, custom long arms, 3link front, four link rear both locked with a 231/300 doubler twin sticked, Full Hydro steering, on 38 in boggers
come on guys....maybe he just didnt know...no need to tear his ass up
98 xj- project dad's baby hauler-3 inch skyjacker lift 31 inch at's custom bumper
00 xj- opposite sex-j or wife-j
97 tj-summer fun toy. 33's 4 inch lift custom tube fenders, custom armor and stuff.
Originally Posted by [B]dangerranger44[/B]
i know how the thornbirds suck offroad and all that. but they ride good and they make any truck look badass though.
nice pictures, and ya, he might be a YOTA guy or something silly...
Well not only do I own a Yota, Nissan, and Honda but your average inline motor is designed with the intake and exhaust on opposite sides.
I think you did get a bunk motor, it blew the head gasket.
I actually sell the intake flip kits at an affordable price if anyone is interested I can do group rates for cheaper. So that way if you have a 4.0 you can flip it back to what looks normal to people like me.
-Ian-
I bet its fun if you just want to change your exhaust manifold.
-Ian-
I tried to get ahold of you a few times Jason, did you ever figure out that 3 & 5 misfire problem? Do you think it was heat soak? Give me a ring if you have any questions
Karma...... you will get it sooner than you think...
It's not bad, but you got to do it on a lift from underneath.
2000tj on D60's, custom long arms, 3link front, four link rear both locked with a 231/300 doubler twin sticked, Full Hydro steering, on 38 in boggers
i changed mine before my dad got his lift and i got my pit, and it wasnt as bad as one might think
98 xj- project dad's baby hauler-3 inch skyjacker lift 31 inch at's custom bumper
00 xj- opposite sex-j or wife-j
97 tj-summer fun toy. 33's 4 inch lift custom tube fenders, custom armor and stuff.
Originally Posted by [B]dangerranger44[/B]
i know how the thornbirds suck offroad and all that. but they ride good and they make any truck look badass though.
Update?
I had some things to do today and didn't get a chance to stop by...I forgot I told somone I would stain some furniture.
00 Cherokee Sport
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Its all done, im uploading pix now.
1980 CJ-7 304 TH400 BW1339
1999 TJ Sport 4.0 32RH NP231
2001 XJ Sport 4.0 AW4 NP231
Rockers going back on (21ft lbs)
Dont forget the pre-lube
All done
Valve Cover and other random crap
New Pump and fix to the intake (Corner cracked off, thanks Jeep for your piss poor castings!)
I dont know why I took this one...
Looks done to me!
Oh, and just for fun!
1980 CJ-7 304 TH400 BW1339
1999 TJ Sport 4.0 32RH NP231
2001 XJ Sport 4.0 AW4 NP231
What year is this? If it's 2000 - 2001 I'm not surprised. Although I'm sure you're familiar with the "bad" yrs.
Either way, good work!!
Last edited by Deadman 94 xj; 04-16-2009 at 01:10 AM.
Heat the hole freeze the shaft
yes 2001, and yes I am... I never wanted an 01, but it was the only thing I could find at the time that was in my price range and not starting to rot away.
1980 CJ-7 304 TH400 BW1339
1999 TJ Sport 4.0 32RH NP231
2001 XJ Sport 4.0 AW4 NP231
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