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Aug 1, 2013 | 02:31 PM

#16

dnuccio

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From: Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

me too. time will tell. heads should be here today. already got all the gaskets and bolts and timing set. radiator will probably be here next week

learned something too, when replacing a timing set, you WILL inevitably at some point use a hammer lol.

Aug 1, 2013 | 02:36 PM

#17

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Just a reminder, if you ever thought about putting a cam in it, NOW would be the time. I've heard of guys using a Chrysler Marine camshaft and getting GOBS of torque out of the 5.2.

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Aug 1, 2013 | 03:58 PM

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dnuccio

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From: Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

i would, but i dont have the money for it right now. and ive already sealed up the front of the engine.

Aug 2, 2013 | 02:03 PM

#19

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Pity.

Aug 2, 2013 | 06:54 PM

#20

dnuccio

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From: Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

i was surprised to see the radiator show up today. was even more surprised when i opened the box and found this

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UPS dropped the damn box and bent the filler neck.

Aug 9, 2013 | 12:26 AM

#21

dnuccio

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From: Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

my dad took the rad to a shop he does business with thru his work and theyre gonna weld a new neck on there. should be done tomorrow

Aug 9, 2013 | 08:00 AM

#22

po0dingles

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From: South Florida

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2L

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willys55

I would have bought the 500 dollar engine, swapped it in and then build the hell out of the old one in my spare time while still being able to drive it around......just sayin'

...he can still buy the 500 dollar engine and build the hell out of that..