88 cylinder head on a 00
09-08-2012, 04:56 PM
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88 cylinder head on a 00
Lookin at a 2000 cherokee today...said it has a cracked head.. I have an 88. They both have the 4.0 but I was wondering if the head from the 88 would work om the new one. The reason I ask is because its only $900 for the 2000 and its clean,solid and straight
09-08-2012, 06:03 PM
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Give it some time. Not everyone will know what the differences are. Some time it will take a little time until the right person reads you post.
Good Luck.
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09-08-2012, 07:57 PM
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its not a good idea if i were you id buy the beefed up head from clearwater they have a beefier casting
the reason your head crack was because the casting was changed a little to accommodate a coil on plug configuration as opposed to a distributor and the changed casting made the head weak and prone to cracking in some areas
the reason your head crack was because the casting was changed a little to accommodate a coil on plug configuration as opposed to a distributor and the changed casting made the head weak and prone to cracking in some areas
09-08-2012, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wilson12789
Lookin at a 2000 cherokee today...said it has a cracked head.. I have an 88. They both have the 4.0 but I was wondering if the head from the 88 would work om the new one. The reason I ask is because its only $900 for the 2000 and its clean,solid and straight
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09-08-2012, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wilson12789
Price? Or rough estimate?
09-08-2012, 08:23 PM
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The 88 head will go OK. You use the manifold and gasket (and everything) for the 2000. BUT! I guess there are mixed posts on adapting the coil packs. (fabbing up a bracket). Some say its a piece of cake, others don't like it.
Anyway the coil packs are the main issue, is what I gather.
EDIT! OOPS! NO, LOOKS LIKE THE 2000 NEEDS A DIFFERENT MANIFOLD AFTER ALL
Anyway the coil packs are the main issue, is what I gather.
EDIT! OOPS! NO, LOOKS LIKE THE 2000 NEEDS A DIFFERENT MANIFOLD AFTER ALL
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09-08-2012, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by wilson12789
Is there a sufficient kunk yard replacement?
09-08-2012, 08:26 PM
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dont get the 88, hold out for a 91-95 head. the Renix motors use a different intake and exhaust manifolds because the ports are different. You'll still have to figure out what to do with your coilpacks, they should be bolted to your 2000 head.
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EDIT! OOPS! NO, LOOKS LIKE THE 2000 NEEDS A DIFFERENT MANIFOLD AFTER ALL
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