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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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Default Well starting a full head pull down .

Blew my head gasket and figured I'd put on here for some input . Just got my valve cover off . Going from there
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Youtube has some vids on how to pull/replace a head.

Also, you should get a factory service manual before doing this job. Search around for CD/DVD format manuals.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Well it's not my first rodeo. It's actually my second time . Two different reasons .
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by wanna-be-a-wheeler
Well it's not my first rodeo. It's actually my second time . Two different reasons .
Soo... then what is your question?
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Troll.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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I dont think he's a troll. Just probably forgot to ask what he was going to ask.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Maybe he's just looking for a CF pat on the back, and some kind words like we feel your pain, or this too shall pass?

If you hit any snags just refer to the troubleshooting chart I've provided.
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Originally Posted by wanna-be-a-wheeler
Well it's not my first rodeo. It's actually my second time . Two different reasons .
Is this gonna be one o those charades threads?
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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No I was actually going to ask about freeze plugs . I put a rubber one in last time and it popped out causing my head gasket to blow . Which kind do the jeep geniuses suggest ?
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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No I was actually going to ask about freeze plugs . I put a rubber one in last time and it popped out causing my head gasket to blow . Which kind do the jeep geniuses suggest ?
brass. All brass.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

brass. All brass.
X2 &1/2
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Then also as I was moving the ac you know the control valve for the heater core hoses? I accidentally pulled a rubber plug and hissing started I quickly put it back , but is this serous ?!
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Pics would be helpfull... So would a jeep genie. Jeep-r-genie??? Hmm
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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Ill post a pic of the part tomorrow .
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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you probably just unplugged the vacuum line, plugging it back in fixes that.
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