Little update, got a used set of 35x12.5 cooper stts with 5k miles on them for 500$, new set of 8k hids, and a little bit of wheeling.





































But Jeeps out of commission right now (what's new) think I might have blown a third head gasket, memphis heat on the 2001 4.0 design sucks

 

Put the Efan on a switch.

 

He does.



I don't get why you have so many problems with you head gasket (mine seeps oil, but very little... doesn't even drop oil pressure it's so little). I've never had a problem with mine on mine, even on the hottest days here in Memphis, and I don't think there is that much of a difference between the 00 and 01.

One of the things that I think could be is because you have the California emissions with the 2 header cats. I know that makes them run a lot hotter, I'm glad I have the Federal emissions without the cats.

 

correct.

there is many factors. mine is black, 2 pre cats right below the intake, i drive long periods at a time. maybe its time to just part it out

 

Nah, I wouldn't part it out.

First I'd get rid of the pre cats then if you don't already get a 3 core radiator (forget if you have one, I do and mine stays just above 210 (even without a fan shroud and no switch on my eFan), though I can't recall what it was before since I wasn't driving when we put the 3 core in it.)

Then I'd try to get some hood vents or make a cowl hood like I am, already have the hood and metal, going to try and start today or tomorrow.

What gaskets do you use when you replace one? Might just be the gasket.

 

3 row and all fel pro gaskets.

just turning 17, dont have the money to keep throwing at it. its got a lot of electrical problems and some stuff that can not be fixed. just time to part it out and move on. need something more reliable. I havent really decided what i want yet. might find a comanche and swap the front clip, interior, and lift. might get an older body style. just depends.

 

Finding a comanche would be awesome. I'd love to have one myself and about a year ago found one on a sweet deal, but didn't have any money.

If you do end up getting something else though, I'd try to stay with the MJ/XJ platform just so you can swap everything over since all all aftermarket stuff adds up. Plus idk about you, but I couldn't part with my XJ, it's just so well rounded on the street and done very well offroad. You couldn't get anything else like them (besides some other type of Jeep)

One question though, has all the gaskets been on this same engine (when you replaced the engine what year did you go with)? Or did you have some go bad on your first engine besides when you first got it. Cause I'm just trying to think if it's just the 01 engine as a whole, if you replaced your stock one with another 01 or another year.

 

Also I didn't think about it, when (if) you replace the headgasket. Don't get the felpro get either a Mopar or Mopar performance head gasket. It might be more, but it might also last a lot longer. You could go to the stealership and get the OE part number from them then order one online cheaper. I know I've been looking since mine has been seeping for a while, and I've seen one online that is a mopar performance one that is 3 layers and will supposedly withstand boost... idk, I'd just try to get a Mopar one as a last ditch save to see if it will last, cause Fel pro is good, but there are better out there.

 

took the last ride in it and started tearing it down... gonna miss it. thanks for all the help this forum has given me! its been a fun past few years. but im throwing the flag up on this xj
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That is (was) a good lookin XJ, sad to see it torn down.

 

Hey man I leave near you and it's sad to see you're tearing it down, but are you parting it out? I'd be interested in buying if you're selling anything

 

It really sucks seeing this thing go. Haven't even had a chance to wheel with you yet. Oh well, hopefully whatever you get next is still pretty capable offroad.

 

nice rig subbed

 

He is parting it out

 

Man I just read your build thread! Kinda sucks that your parting it out but I understand you got to jump ship at sometime