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Jul 28, 2020 | 10:18 AM

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Dave51

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I will try to ge a picture on of the antifreeze it was BROWN.

I HOPE whoever didn't put some Dexcool in there...

Jul 28, 2020 | 10:30 AM

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From: Bloodymore Murderland I am a Preacher of the Good news of JESUS CHRIST ,a Bad Actor ,Metal Bass play

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

Is DEXCOOL the wrong coolent for Jeeps or just that year?

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Jul 28, 2020 | 10:34 AM

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Is DEXCOOL the wrong coolent for Jeeps or just that year?

Are you asking because you put Dexcool in there?

Jul 28, 2020 | 10:41 AM

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From: Bloodymore Murderland I am a Preacher of the Good news of JESUS CHRIST ,a Bad Actor ,Metal Bass play

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

I did not uses DEXCOOL but my other XJ came with it and had it for many years.

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Jul 28, 2020 | 10:43 AM

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From: Bloodymore Murderland I am a Preacher of the Good news of JESUS CHRIST ,a Bad Actor ,Metal Bass play

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

Can I see if the Head has a Crack by taking the Valve cover off and looking around in there ?

Jul 28, 2020 | 10:52 AM

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Can I see if the Head has a Crack by taking the Valve cover off and looking around in there ?

Possibly.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/qu...1-head-211862/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/cra...inside-226043/

Jul 28, 2020 | 03:45 PM

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I did not uses DEXCOOL buy my other XJ came with it and had it for many years.

Mixing dexcool with the regular green stuff is bad. It turns into a nasty goo. Dexcool is also not good for aluminum long term.

Jul 28, 2020 | 04:45 PM

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From: Bloodymore Murderland I am a Preacher of the Good news of JESUS CHRIST ,a Bad Actor ,Metal Bass play

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

I have used this with good results before , They claim it can fix some cracks in the Head also. I might try it again.

Jul 28, 2020 | 05:04 PM

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I have used this with good results before , They claim it can fix some cracks in the Head also. I might try it again.

OK. Be sure to report back with your results.

Jul 28, 2020 | 05:52 PM

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From: Bloodymore Murderland I am a Preacher of the Good news of JESUS CHRIST ,a Bad Actor ,Metal Bass play

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

Can I run the hose in the motor someplace to see if i have a Cracked Head?????

Jul 28, 2020 | 06:01 PM

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Can I run the hose in the motor someplace to see if i have a Cracked Head?????

dont thihk so.

Jul 28, 2020 | 07:17 PM

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From: Bloodymore Murderland I am a Preacher of the Good news of JESUS CHRIST ,a Bad Actor ,Metal Bass play

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

I was hoping I could to see if what I think is a Crack would weep some water.

Jul 29, 2020 | 07:57 AM

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From: Bloodymore Murderland I am a Preacher of the Good news of JESUS CHRIST ,a Bad Actor ,Metal Bass play

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

The more I look at it ,the more I think it is a CRACK. I sprayed water on it last night. Now the crack is a lil rusty.. Can I use my 95 XJ Head?

Jul 29, 2020 | 08:26 AM

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The more I look at it ,the more I think it is a CRACK. I sprayed water on it last night. Now the crack is a lil rusty.. Can I use my 95 XJ Head?

yep will also need matching exhaust manifold (or adapter), custom down pipe and O2 wiring extensions.
95 head has smaller ports and does not have retainers for Coil Pack as used on '00-'01.

did you catch this in time or are your bearings shot?

start readin

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/00-...erview-118922/

Jul 29, 2020 | 08:48 AM

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From: Bloodymore Murderland I am a Preacher of the Good news of JESUS CHRIST ,a Bad Actor ,Metal Bass play

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

WOW that is lots of good info . My 2000 has 2 CATS on the pipes coming out of the Head . Can I bypass this with my 95XJ Down Pipes will it run OK?

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