Either way you slice it, it's a gamble
03-21-2010, 06:09 PM
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Either way you slice it, it's a gamble
Hey y'all. I have an 88 Cherokee with a 4.0L I6 and I'm burning a good bit of oil...more when I'm on the freeway. I obviously need a new head gasket, but the gamble is should I slap a new one on there, or should I just wait and buy a new engine in a little over a month or so. I have no way to plane a block, unless there's an inexpensive tool that I don't know about. Any suggestions? Also, which brand head gasket and RTV sealant should I go with?
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 98 4.0 swap
I usually just checked the block and head with a long straight edge and the hand sand a little for smoothness. and if you get new engine go with a 97 long block cause is way stronger block and the valve train was made better in 96. and then just use your stock intake and exhaust. i did it with my 94. worked great.
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