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Jun 24, 2013 | 08:32 PM

#31

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by zkdawg

no one around here has it. i have looked at all the auto stores. this sucks, i wanted to get this thing done now i have to wait 5-7 days...

Don't you live in the USA?

Got a Napa nearby there in Florida?

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...T12_0006400794

Jun 24, 2013 | 08:36 PM

#32

BatmanXJ

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From: Hamburg AR

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Hood and front end removal are unnecessary steps. Never done either one and had no issues.

Be aware that teh top two bell housing toengine bolts are E12 heads. Loosen/remove them before any others.

Agree Not necessary.

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Originally Posted by cruiser54

The hood actually tilts back further than you realize and has a spot for the prop rod there.

Agree I done my swap with a come along and tree with hood still on.

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Originally Posted by cruiser54

An E-12 wrench. An E-12 socket. That's about it.

Cut-off wheel.

I used a 3/8 Gear wrench. I was able to get them out and back in from top side with intakes already off. Proper way is what cruiser said. I was extremely happy with my results.

Here is a thread that I threw together when I done my swap with random tips I put together

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/eng...earned-162601/

Jun 27, 2013 | 04:42 PM

#33

zkdawg

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From: north port, FL

Year: 1999 limited

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L 150k miles

well i got it of that same night with a 3/8 wrench and got a short block from the JY yesterday 4 $114 and payed $46 after some credit i had.
this thing has some slug so whats the best way of cleaning it?