Topher9545

Okay I have 99 XJ and it's time to do the fun head gasket replacement. But I have a parts 98 xj out back with a brand new head on it. I would like to take the head off the 98 and put it on the 99 but from what I see online the head gaskets are different for these two years? So can I take the 98 head and put it on the 99 block? Which gasket to use and is it even possible, any help is appreciated.

freegdr

Seem to be same gasket .....http://www.jeep4x4center.com/gasket-...3020754ab.html

Topher9545

Hmm didn't see that one I guess I was more generally looking at the kits that included the manifold gasket and such does anyone know if there are any different gaskets around the head area?

highmileage

I believe just the intake exhaust gasket.

Topher9545

Looks like that is thanks guys

XJwonders

96-99 uses same 0630 heads, so u should be fine.

Topher9545

Update on this job, would taking an intake manifold off the 98 and putting it on the 99 work? or would it cause check engine, computer issues etc?

XJwonders

Stick to the 99 and up manifolds. They are better

Topher9545

I understand but will the 99 header and intake manifold go on the 98 block? The gasket is different I'm very confused.

Topher9545

Ment to say head not block ^

freegdr

People are upgradeing older xjs with newstly intakes so id have to believe it gonna work.