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Jan 9, 2011 | 11:14 PM

#16

x91j

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From: Chicago IL

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Straigh 6

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Originally Posted by xjrev10

Lol what!? How do you crack your block doing a rms? Using a 20 pound sledge or what? Rms are a pita and it's very delicate work.

I was tapping the seal out with a small flat head right on the wire and next thing I know a little chip on my engine is laying next to me.

Jan 10, 2011 | 12:29 AM

#17

98fourdoor

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Model: Cherokee

I bet you just slapped some RTV on it and put it back together haha

Jan 10, 2011 | 08:03 AM

#18

2Evil4U

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From: Slaughter, LA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

I popped the stud girdle off the mains, and loosened all of the main cap bolts. It slid right out. Then I retorqued everything and installed the new on using the little seal protector that came with the new seal. It slid right in. And, of course, don't line up the seam with the split in the bearing cap. Offset it by a smidge. Less chance for leaks.

Last edited by 2Evil4U; Jan 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM.