Kaktus

I currently have a 89 jeep Cherokee. It's been a great jeep I just want something a little newer to carry my family around in. I found a white 2001 jeep Cherokee 4x4 for only $3500 148,000 miles Power doors, locks, ect.

My main concern is the head cracking. I have done some research some people said they fixed the head problem in 2000 some say they didn't. What are the chances my head could crack? Also I see rust on the wheels. This is no biggie as I have a rough country 3" lift and Jk wheels I was going to put on my 89 but I'm now saving for my new jeep. If there is this much much rust on the wheels does that mean everything underneath is rusted to?

I have not had a chance to go look at the jeep as it's 6 hours away, I was going to pay a mechanic to take a look at it before I make the drive up to see it my self.

I have the vin is possible to tell what axle it has?



Any thoughts or comments would be nice.

Shivelyporsche

The 2000 and 2001 have the bad heads.

Some seem to do just fine. As long as its never been ran hot.

It will have a d30 front and a Chrysler 8.25 rear with 29 spline axles.

Lowrange2

If you like it. Buy it. If the head cracks... replace it.

It's not a big deal.

You can get a remanufactured head for a fair price and swap it in a short weekend.

F1Addict

No guarantee the head will crack, some don't, some do, it's a chance you take. The 0331 head was used on late '99-'01 XJs, as far as I know it was never "fixed". In '02 the Grand Cherokee switched to the 0331 "TUPY" head which was a different casting that resolved the cracking between cylinder 3 and 4 (I think that's where they cracked?). As far as the rust on the wheels, probably not a big deal but it's easy enough to check other rust-prone areas like the rockers for signs of rot. I can't believe how cheap XJs are outside California... this would be at least $6K here.

Kaktus

I just emailed jeep to get a build sheet this is what I got back. I was surprised I got a response in 10 minutes.

Vehicle Description JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 4X4 SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Model Year 2001
Body Model XJ J H 74
Color PW1- Stone White Clear Coat
ISD 12/06/2000

Sales Code Description
*M5 Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
-AZ Agate
AA4 Sport Value Group
ADAP Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
AWHP Power Equipment Group
AWS Smoker's Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BASS 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CF4S Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Midgate Box Access
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAS Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CUXP Front & Rear Ash Trays
DGBS All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJKS Dana 30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAL Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEEP Deep Tint Sunscreen Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTZP Manual Remote Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
I24S Route 24 - UP, Rolla, CO
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAP Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
KDPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KGPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KRPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KTPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KVPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KYPP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K2ZS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K3NS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBKS Front Brake Duct Bezels
MBLS Body Color Front Bumper
MBSS Carbon Front Splitter
MBTS Body Color Rear Bumper
MCAS Rear Body Color Applique
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFBS Body Color Headlamp Bezels
MFKS Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Hi Black Gloss/Black Mirror Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MNNS Body Color License Plate Brow
MWGP Roof Rack
NAS 50 State Emissions
NBHP High Altitude Emissions Tracking
NBKS EVAP Control System
NBVP Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PW1 Stone White Clear Coat
QW1S Stone White C/C
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCRP 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLS P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ5S 15X7.0 Full-Face Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

black2000xj

if it were me i would buy it knowing somewhere down the road you will replace the head

some never crack....some do

if he is at 3500...see if 3k will buy it. 3250 maybe?

the money saved will buy you (almost) a new head....there ya go all set

just make sure when you order a new one...you get the "tupy" head...

jtm01xj

Pull the trigger and buy it for that price clean xjs are getting harder to find

Kaktus

I probably am going to pull the trigger on this once it checks out with a mechanic. I'm just going to keep in mind I may need to replace the head some day. "or maybe with a little luck the heads already been changed " wishful thinking I guess. This jeep is actually at a car lot and comes with a 3000 mile warranty. Plus its $1500 dollars less than the competition.

Thanks for the input everyone.

jtm01xj

Good luck dude looks like a clean XJ even if they head does crack they are cheap to replace

Xj88

Looks like the front bumper is tweaked
Look at the gap between the front bumper and the header panel. Maybe he just bumped something...but worth looking into.

Id say 3k is a decent price if everything checks out.

BIGJON396

whats the email address to jeep to get the build sheet?

Kaktus

I noticed the bumper does look tweaked like its pulled out. Hopefully that's all that's wrong with it, and no front other front end damage. If so gives me a excuse to upgrade to a new front bumper



As far getting the build sheets I used this link:http://www.jeep.com/wccsapp/universa...ull&category=U

Xj88

^^ He beat me to it

JerrytheJeep

I agree with the bumper tweaked part, I'm on my phone but it does look like its in a decent condition. Definatly heavily used for an 01 though, ask if those are mostly highway miles or what, any long road trips etc. Ask for service records, chances are it has something like an oil change or whatever non mechanic people do Haha. Figure that the KBB value on an 01 xj in pristine condition is around 4500-5000, it deteriorates the more miles and stuff it has, like tweaks in the bumper, rusty wheels, faulty wiring you get the idea. Only feel you need to pay as much as you want for the vehicle, often times people overprice their stuff and leave out a major issue. Like a head crack, check the coolant level, exhaust, underbelly, 3500 is a lot of money this thing better be spotless. My bro got a 2000 (01 body style) for 1200 because it ran like ****. Had a broke lifter and a cracked head, bam 2000$ for a pristine xj. There are values out there, shop around and you'll find one that matches your price.

ctjkelley

i was looking at your build sheet and noticed that it specifies a dana 30 181mm front axle. I requested a build sheet for my 98 sport and it specifies that mine is a 230mm but does not state what kind it is. Anyone familer with this?