Just bought a 2000 sport
Hi everyone.. Just purchased a 2000 4.0 6cyl auto with 147,000 miles on it.. I just got it home and checked my coolant level to see that it was almost completely empty.. Ive heard that this model and make has head gasket problems.. Should i just fill the coolant up, drive it and see how much and how quickly i lose coolant to start troubleshooting? Anything else i should look for? 1st jeep ive ever owned and have basic mehanical knowledge
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Originally Posted by Catalyticcarbon
(Post 1749532)
Anything else i should look for?
* coolant & oil milkshake. |
as said above, the 2000/2001 models have a different head casting and are prone to cracking. check under oil cap for sludge as this could be a sign.
refill and see how you get on. a brief internet search on 'jeep 0331 head casting' will tell you all you need to know. |
I just purchased my first Cherokee as well. Do you mind if I asked what you paid for it??
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Catalytic....
Here is a thread that is required reading for you. Gets into all the details of the 0331 head. The 00-01 has a potential "head" issue, not head gasket. http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=391831 |
Originally Posted by ziegler.1289
(Post 1749736)
I just purchased my first Cherokee as well. Do you mind if I asked what you paid for it??
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I bought my 98 sport 4x4, no rust, 120k miles, sitting bone stock two weeks ago for $1900 cash with a pretty kick *** stereo already installed.
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I paid $2300 for it.. Has rust on the hood.. Needs tires, muffler, wiper blades, all the fluids changed.. And yes i dO have a dark brown sludge all over the bottom of my engine.. Wtf.. As far as i can tell it runs fine.. Oil temp is 40-50..no smoke or smells
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Originally Posted by Catalyticcarbon
(Post 1750515)
And yes i dO have a dark brown sludge all over the bottom of my engine.. Wtf..
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@ radi.. No looks fine under oil fill cap. Normal color and thickness
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However before i filled my coolant i did see globs of something in the coolant jug base..
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If i need to shell out 1000 bucks for a head gasket im just gonna push the thing off a cliff.. I cant afford it and have no other vehicle
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Originally Posted by Catalyticcarbon
If i need to shell out 1000 bucks for a head gasket im just gonna push the thing off a cliff.. I cant afford it and have no other vehicle
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Fill the coolant, drive it and keep a very close eye on fluid levels. An empty coolant reservoir could be 10 different things, from a minor leak to a neglectful prev. owner.... not necessarily worst case cracked head.
I'm assuming just the reservoir was low, not the entire system? |
Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
(Post 1749690)
Swamp mud* in the oil pan + cracked cylinder head = new motor, welcome to the forum.
* coolant & oil milkshake. |
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