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Bought not Built.. But built.
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From: ogden, utah
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6
Anything special I should know before ripping into this hog? I do know that my last head stud won't come all the way out. I also know that my front driver bolt needs thread sealant. Any other tribal knowledge would be great to know.
now waiting on head bolts cuz they sent me valves instead :/
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From: New Jersey
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6 HO
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From: ogden, utah
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6
got a lil update.. Havent really done to much with the 2000. I have everything off the engine except the intake and headers. while taking everything off, i noticed that the bock was cracked on the water pump housing.. 
so now im looking for a new block.. On a good note.. i got my ol 89 back 
Once i find a block im just going to swap everything over and have a brandy new motor considering that i have a new head now. Im not positive that my old head is still good. should be a fun adventure!
so now im looking for a new block.. On a good note.. i got my ol 89 back Once i find a block im just going to swap everything over and have a brandy new motor considering that i have a new head now. Im not positive that my old head is still good. should be a fun adventure!
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From: ogden, utah
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6
Who would recommend a weld repair opposed to a new block and rebuild? 162K if I remember right. And no known prior rebuilds. I have a new head for it and gasket set.
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From: ogden, utah
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6
Mod. Can you change the name of this build thread to "Patience Pays Off" ?? considering that nobody really cares about a bought not built jeep, also considering that that doesn't even make sense anymore. 
THANKS!
THANKS!
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From: Central Maine
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Both jeeps are nice! Hey question do you have any pics of how the mudflaps are attached to your 89 I really dig it, thinking of something like that for mine.