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Nov 25, 2012 | 04:34 PM

#17221

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by DieselD

Why do they even make a three piece?

The three piece cost more

Nov 25, 2012 | 04:35 PM

#17222

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by my89xj

The three piece cost more

That doesn't make sense lol

Nov 25, 2012 | 04:41 PM

#17223

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

That doesn't make sense lol

Yea I have no clue

Nov 25, 2012 | 04:45 PM

#17224

jeeperscreepers92

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From: CA

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

So you can ask why. If someone actually orders one, they just cut the 1-piece apart.

^Not a real answer.

hahaha

Nov 25, 2012 | 04:53 PM

#17225

zombie jeep101

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From: Summerville, South Carolina

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ

I'm pretty sure both will have the same effect. Leaking coolant into the block destroying internals. Either one you're not going to want to drive the jeep or you'll soon need a new engine.

There's a video somewhere to test for a blown head gasket. Go on YouTube and look through ericthecarguy and scottykilmers videos. One of them shows you how.

I already started tearing it apart. I'm 99% it's a head gasket. Just hoping it's not a cracked head :\

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

zombie jeep101,
I think you should do the head gasket project, take TONS of photos, and make a killer write-up.

White Smoke (coolant/water)
----------------
1) Clogged CCV /oil seperator ?
2) Blown head gasket ?

I checked the oil and it was milky as crap. So it's something to do with the head. I already dove into it and here's hoping

Nov 25, 2012 | 05:05 PM

#17226

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

So you can ask why. If someone actually orders one, they just cut the 1-piece apart.

^Not a real answer.

Lol.

Nice.

To anyone looking I'm selling performance 3 piece oil pan gaskets. High dollar $$$$$

Jk

Nov 25, 2012 | 05:22 PM

#17227

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...mps-68885.html

could that be a good welder for me if I'm just doing small stuff? maybe making a roof rack etc?

Nov 25, 2012 | 05:26 PM

#17228

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ

http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...mps-68885.html

could that be a good welder for me if I'm just doing small stuff? maybe making a roof rack etc?

Spend the money for a good one... Hobart, Lincoln, Milner, etc... Money well spent bud

Nov 25, 2012 | 05:34 PM

#17229

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Spend the money for a good one... Hobart, Lincoln, Milner, etc... Money well spent bud

Miller!!!

Nov 25, 2012 | 05:42 PM

#17230

ThatPurpleXJ

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

oh no no those prices hurt to much... whats the minimum requirements for a welder to do 16 gauge steel.

Nov 25, 2012 | 06:20 PM

#17231

zombie jeep101

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From: Summerville, South Carolina

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Hey could a head gasket cause stalling and acceleration problems?

Nov 25, 2012 | 06:28 PM

#17232

jeeperscreepers92

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From: CA

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

Hey could a head gasket cause stalling and acceleration problems?

Yes.
Inspect the head too for any cracks. if ur lucky its just the head gasket. check spark plugs for oil coating them.

Nov 25, 2012 | 06:30 PM

#17233

zombie jeep101

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From: Summerville, South Carolina

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Plugs had coolant on them but not oil

Nov 25, 2012 | 06:40 PM

#17234

jeeperscreepers92

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From: CA

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

Plugs had coolant on them but not oil

hmmmmmmm wheres dukie564 when ya need him. it looks like some thin is interfereing with your fuel/air ratio. coolant after all is ANYTHING but flammable so it would definietly cause loss of power

Nov 25, 2012 | 06:45 PM

#17235

zombie jeep101

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From: Summerville, South Carolina

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Well im 99% sure I have a blown gasket.
White smoke
Water from tail pipe
milky oil
Stalling and dieing
Bad acceleration
Coolant on spark plugs

Idk what else there is