So i was having the biggest problem getting my valve cover on, I finally got it on so I figured I'd share what to do so you dont get mad at your XJ.

1st break lose all the bolts on the valve cover. mine had 15.

2nd. remove ground nut and cable.

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3rd. move clip up on radiator hose. i didnt have hose clamps so i just moved it up and the hose stayed in place and didnt leak.
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4th. remove wire line on intake.

 

Right on! Glad ya got it done.

 

Thanks. As am I, I still have to get the ccv or pcv valves for the valve cover.

 

Thanks for the tipsThis will be useful to me. I gotta take my cover off soon to fix a oil leak.

 

this one the pictures load.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/how...e-cover-65313/

 

Unless you treat it gentler than a 90 year old hip, your CCV tube will break. They made them out of plastic for some reason, and they get brittle being under the hood with all the heat. Save yourself a headache and just buy a new one before you start. Or at the very least, unhook it from the intake and be mindful of it.

 

were can i get the right size ccv valves? both of mine broke and i need to get new ones soon. i heard napa has them but then i heard they dont. and some people say they a pcv valves. idk if pcv or ccv matters.

 

I just changed my CCV fittings,yup, they are just elbow fittings, with the back fitting taller by 1inch(near driver) & the front one is a short radius elbow(no neck). NAPA said they dont make this anymore so I installed the type of elbow as the one in the back. Yes be careful of that plastic tube,I broke it but I have to join them by a sleeve(1/4 inch or so I found in the garage & sealed it with RTV sealant). also, I partially tore the sleeve where you insert the elbow. everythings brittle I guess. By the way my CHerry is 2000,2wd,4 L.

 

Thanks for sharing this How to put valve cover? steps...
Great help to those who don't know how to do it...

 

O'reilly.

 

I got mine at the dealership. Think was $13 for both elbows, the tube and 2 new grommets for the valve cover gasket.