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Old 03-29-2014, 06:18 PM
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I am replacing my 331 cylinder head on my 01 xj soon for the usual crack causing a misfire. I want to know if I will have to time my engine after replacement. Thanks.
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That is what i am saying my brother on the other hand says the cam is in the head and it will have to be timed. I figure he says that cause he is use to fixing quads and dirt bikes.
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Cam is in the block .
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Ask you brother to find the timing gears cover...lol...
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Your brother doesn't know what he is talking about.
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