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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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is a 99 4.0 orvis with 65 thou miles gonna have any known issues ?
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I have a 99, 46,000 miles, no issues. Watch out for the month of manufacture to aviod the 0331 head!! (2000 - 2001)
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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can you tell me where the number is on the head can you see it without removing anything.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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If there is such a thing as a '99 with a 0331 head...

There's no need to look for a head casting number, just look at the right side of the engine. If it has coil packs and no distributor it's a 2000 + engine, with a 0331 head.
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