Replacing Head Gasket?????
Asu
03-19-2008, 08:49 PM
I ws wndering if you guys had any advice or tips when replacing a head gasket. I havea 1987 cherokee 4.0.
Thanks....
Thanks....
MagicRat
03-21-2008, 08:04 AM
Get a good service manual. A chiltons or Haynes manual is good.
Also, when you get the head off, send it out to a machine shop to check it for straightness, cracks etc. It may need the deck surface planed. I do this every time because, usually, head gaskets blow (especially on all -cast iron engines like this one) for a reason; often related to the condition of the head. This problem should be found and corrected or you risk having the new gasket blow again.
Also, when you get the head off, send it out to a machine shop to check it for straightness, cracks etc. It may need the deck surface planed. I do this every time because, usually, head gaskets blow (especially on all -cast iron engines like this one) for a reason; often related to the condition of the head. This problem should be found and corrected or you risk having the new gasket blow again.
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