Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

0331 head cracked....

Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:40 PM
  #1  
cjjackson2400's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 343
Likes: 1
From: huntsville alabama
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
Default 0331 head cracked....

well found a crack on the head.. just curious if anyone knows where i can find the recasted model or new head?
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2011 | 05:22 PM
  #2  
Spoonman's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: N.Y.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Default

Napa carries re manufactured heads. Lots of places carry them. Check your local auto parts store. If you get it from Napa or advanced auto parts you're looking at around $400-$500. At least that's the prices I seen in my area.

I dont like Advanced auto parts just fyi
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2011 | 05:57 PM
  #3  
tjwalker's Avatar
CF Veteran
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,841
Likes: 117
From: In the middle of Minnesota!
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Two excellent sources are as follows:

*Alabama Cylinder Head

*Clearwater Cylinder Head

Many, many Jeepers have used these companies and I've heard no complaints.

Around $400 or so give or take to your door. Warranties vary a little so check their website.
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2011 | 06:33 PM
  #4  
cjjackson2400's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 343
Likes: 1
From: huntsville alabama
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
Default

thank you for the help i think im gonna go with alabama cylinder head they seem like they have better products and have a one year warranty, plus its only an hour or so from where i live.. thanks again!
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2011 | 07:11 PM
  #5  
tjwalker's Avatar
CF Veteran
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,841
Likes: 117
From: In the middle of Minnesota!
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

The guys at Alabama Cylinder head are straight up.......they'll fix you up. They move a LOT of heads.
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2011 | 07:58 PM
  #6  
cjjackson2400's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 343
Likes: 1
From: huntsville alabama
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
Default

good deal im placing my order tom..thanks for the help dude gotta get it back on the road its my dd..
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2011 | 08:10 PM
  #7  
huntingman2706217's Avatar
MJ>XJ
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 17,836
Likes: 7
From: Griffin, G.A.
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

find ya a used one from a 03-04 grand cherokee on ebay... cheaper and its the revised head...
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:34 PM
  #8  
Davicl81's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.oL
Default

Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
find ya a used one from a 03-04 grand cherokee on ebay... cheaper and its the revised head...
Thats a straight swap out isn't it? I've got an '01 and just in case mine goes, I'd like to know where to go :-) So far so good though...
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:40 PM
  #9  
gpXJ's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,142
Likes: 2
From: Grand Prairie, Texas
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO I6
Default

02 TJ head will work too. Direct swap.
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:42 PM
  #10  
huntingman2706217's Avatar
MJ>XJ
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 17,836
Likes: 7
From: Griffin, G.A.
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Ya direct swaps...
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 01:10 PM
  #11  
NCMetalMechanic's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.slow
Default

I ordered one from clearwater. 5yr warantee on new heads. 425 to my door and pre-Paid return shipping
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 01:34 PM
  #12  
MixterXJ85's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Toms River, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Im 99% sure my head is cracked as well. I just need to verify it 100%. Whats the best way to tell? Pop valve cover off and look?

Also what else do you need to get when you order a new head?
-gasket?
-new bolts?
-new valve cover?

Thanks.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nicksan
Cherokee Chat
6
Oct 12, 2024 06:31 PM
sluger17
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
9
Jul 8, 2023 07:08 AM
MightyMouse8
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
14
Oct 8, 2015 08:57 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:05 PM.