2001 Blown Head Gasket

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Jul 30, 2023 | 05:37 AM

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bluejeep2001

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From: Long Island, New York

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 98 stroked 4.7

I don't think my pistons were that clean, new out of the box

Jul 31, 2023 | 03:38 AM

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Dave51

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From: Connecticut

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Is that a crack?

Jul 31, 2023 | 05:27 AM

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OneAppleMan

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From: Mammoth Lakes, CA

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: V6 4.0 L

Where?

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Is that a crack?

Jul 31, 2023 | 05:29 AM

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OneAppleMan

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Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: V6 4.0 L

That was just using with a wire brush. Today I used 400 -> 600 -> 800 wet sandpaper. 😁

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I don't think my pistons were that clean, new out of the box

Jul 31, 2023 | 06:51 PM

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bluejeep2001

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From: Long Island, New York

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 98 stroked 4.7

Even if thats a crack, i dont think it bothers anything

Aug 1, 2023 | 04:16 AM

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Dave51

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From: Connecticut

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Where?

I think you need to get an honest engine guy to take a look at that live.

The thing about cracks--

They never get smaller.

Aug 1, 2023 | 05:08 AM

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OneAppleMan

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From: Mammoth Lakes, CA

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Engine: V6 4.0 L

No, I I don’t think so but I have a mechanic buddy of mine coming over tomorrow to give me a hand.

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I think you need to get an honest engine guy to take a look at that live.

The thing about cracks--

They never get smaller.

Aug 1, 2023 | 01:25 PM

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5-Speed

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From: SoCal

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

I dont think thats a crack.

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