Valve Cover - Step by Step

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Dec 1, 2012 | 08:23 PM

TABonifacio

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From: West Warwick, RI

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L High Output

Valve Cover - Step by Step

Has anybody replaced a Valve Cover? It looks like a pretty much, easy job since the Cover is directly on top of the motor. Is it a just take the bolts off and pry it off kind of a deal? Im buying the Valve Cover set with everything included. (I WANT THE 4.0 BADGE ON TOP XD) But if anyone wants to chime in, lemme know!

Dec 1, 2012 | 08:32 PM

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Super easy, theres a valve cover gasket write up on here, its the same thing

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Dec 1, 2012 | 11:23 PM

ZINGGG

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From: Seal Beach, CA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six

The CCV elbows are pretty difficult to get out in one piece, especially if they are original on a motor with your kind of mileage.

Get a rubber Felpro gasket.

There's one bolt in the rear of the valve cover that will be a PITA to get to. You'll need some nice extensions/swivels to get it.

When putting the valve cove back together, don't overtorque the bolts. Put the bolts in finger tight and only about a quarter to a half turn more.

I don't have a link to it right now but there are a couple write ups in the write up section. Go take a look.

Good luck buddy.