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Valve Cover Gasket: Step-by-Step Illustrated DIY write-up for total beginners.
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From: Northern MN
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: Renix 4.0
I did it in 45 minutes the first time. 10 hours is about the time me and my buddy swapped motors in his S10
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From: WV
Year: '96
Model: Cherokee
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From: Vancouver W.A.
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
I would have put you on commission pay.....
But seriously this looks pretty detailed for a beginner. I just don't like the adding washers.
I think the thread size is 1/4 coarse. I could be wrong.
But seriously this looks pretty detailed for a beginner. I just don't like the adding washers.
I think the thread size is 1/4 coarse. I could be wrong.
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,433
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From: Northern MN
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: Renix 4.0
Originally Posted by JeepingDan
I would have put you on commission pay.....
But seriously this looks pretty detailed for a beginner. I just don't like the adding washers.
I think the thread size is 1/4 coarse. I could be wrong.
But seriously this looks pretty detailed for a beginner. I just don't like the adding washers.
I think the thread size is 1/4 coarse. I could be wrong.
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Model: Cherokee
I think it took me an hour or two but it was the first time I had touched anything in a jeep engine bay, also replaced the spark plugs.
Only part I would say is tricky is that you gotta find the right angle to wiggle the valve cover out. Its a fairly tight fit between the front coolant hoses and the ground stud in the back.
I think it took me longer to scrape old valve gasket off than it did to put it back together.
Only part I would say is tricky is that you gotta find the right angle to wiggle the valve cover out. Its a fairly tight fit between the front coolant hoses and the ground stud in the back.
I think it took me longer to scrape old valve gasket off than it did to put it back together.
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I think it took me an hour or two but it was the first time I had touched anything in a jeep engine bay, also replaced the spark plugs.
Only part I would say is tricky is that you gotta find the right angle to wiggle the valve cover out. Its a fairly tight fit between the front coolant hoses and the ground stud in the back.
I think it took me longer to scrape old valve gasket off than it did to put it back together.
Only part I would say is tricky is that you gotta find the right angle to wiggle the valve cover out. Its a fairly tight fit between the front coolant hoses and the ground stud in the back.
I think it took me longer to scrape old valve gasket off than it did to put it back together.
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
I for one thought it was a pretty cool write up...
Hmph
A few years ago, when I had no mechanical knowledge, I woulda been thankful this existed. I'm sure there will be people out there that'll appreciate the detail...
Y'all are jerks!
Hmph
A few years ago, when I had no mechanical knowledge, I woulda been thankful this existed. I'm sure there will be people out there that'll appreciate the detail...
Y'all are jerks!
