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Old 01-14-2012, 06:38 PM
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Well my 2000 XJ blew its head!!!!
0331 head strikes again!!!!
Now should I buy hit in front XJ for parts http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/2788391583.html
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Just buy a reman head and call it a day???
Old 01-14-2012, 06:46 PM
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BUMMER! This was posted a few hrs ago;

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/00-...erview-118922/
Old 01-14-2012, 06:53 PM
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Thanks
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Do the head IMO. Better to fix a known vehicle than roll the dice on a 2 year older unknown.
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id fix yours and buy the wreck, and fix it too. that CL Jeep isnt a bad wreck to fix at all.
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fix the head. my machine shop repaired mine since i had A LOT of port work done and didnt feel like having 40 hrs of porting redone. has held up good!

port while its off though. youll be glad you did!!
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