Head gasket replacement info?
11-09-2016, 10:07 AM
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11-10-2016, 10:18 AM
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Ok. It's only a matter of time now though, that the 0331 goes. You can't fix it. No offense man, but you should have fixed it the proper way with a new head. How much are they charging you? A new head from clearwater is about $450. I have a strong feeling your going to end up paying twice. Hopefully I'm wrong.
Don't do it, mang. Much less expensive to scrap the machined 0331 than to replace the engine. 0331 head cracking is a matter of when, not if. Nothing a machine shop can do to prevent it. The casting was poop from the factory. Trust the experience here.
Though I take it your absence and silence means you've already made your decision...
11-10-2016, 10:50 AM
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11-10-2016, 11:10 AM
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Got the head machined for $275, much less then a new one.
I've always head it's hit or miss if it cracks? If mine over heated and it was gonna crack how did it not?
How is a cracked head gonna kill a motor if that were to happen? If it cracks all I'd need is a new head. The block would be fine.
I've always head it's hit or miss if it cracks? If mine over heated and it was gonna crack how did it not?
How is a cracked head gonna kill a motor if that were to happen? If it cracks all I'd need is a new head. The block would be fine.
11-10-2016, 07:07 PM
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my cousins 2001 blew the head gasket at 165k. he also got the head machined and replaced the gasket. So far so good for him. Personally I would have replaced it, just because I would not want to do the work over again. I am pretty sure when they machine the head they pressure test it for cracks first.
11-10-2016, 07:33 PM
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It would be a mistake to think of a catastrophic gasket failure as a "safety valve". Best way to pressure test the head is while it is still mounted to the block.
11-10-2016, 07:42 PM
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11-10-2016, 09:06 PM
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11-10-2016, 09:40 PM
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The shop mangafluxed and flow tested the head. So I'm not worried. He's worked on jeep heads before so he knows what to look for.
Besides have you guys seen the Trucks episode on Spike? Cherokees don't need rod bearings to run.
I did get the Felpro head gasket kit and head bolts on sale for $60 on rockauto so if i have to redo it I'm ahead!!
11-11-2016, 12:25 AM
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Head isn't already at the shop, so it would be the priced of a machined head plus a new head.
The shop mangafluxed and flow tested the head. So I'm not worried. He's worked on jeep heads before so he knows what to look for.
Besides have you guys seen the Trucks episode on Spike? Cherokees don't need rod bearings to run.
I did get the Felpro head gasket kit and head bolts on sale for $60 on rockauto so if i have to redo it I'm ahead!!
The shop mangafluxed and flow tested the head. So I'm not worried. He's worked on jeep heads before so he knows what to look for.
Besides have you guys seen the Trucks episode on Spike? Cherokees don't need rod bearings to run.
I did get the Felpro head gasket kit and head bolts on sale for $60 on rockauto so if i have to redo it I'm ahead!!
11-11-2016, 12:12 PM
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called clearwater about the 331 core. they take them but consider them scrap. maybe melt them down. he also had some advice on what may be my pistonslap. nice guys there.
11-11-2016, 12:25 PM
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Are you ignoring me or something? I aslnswered your question twice? We had some issues in one thread but man we cool. Don't ignore me hahha
11-11-2016, 05:40 PM
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