I've got a chance to buy a 2001 cherokee in great condition, 50,000 miles. Any pros/cons for the 2001 model. I have a '96 and a '99 and I'm happy with those, just considering adding the '01 to my collection.

 

Only down side to a '01 is the LP D30. But that's a easy swap..

 

both have 0331 casting,on head this is a thin cast real prone to crack;
no head is avalble,to replace this cast.you get it hot one time and your done.

 

WRONG. One time and you are NOT done. You may be pushing your luck, but not necessarily done. I know becasuse I have friend with an 01 who overheated it and it's still going strong with over 100k on it.

You can replace the head with an earlier model and or/different casting. Go check out Advance Auto Parts website and see. I'm looking at it now and I can get a #0630 casting for $432.99.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Cylinder-Head-Amer-Cyl-Head_19630640-P_246_R|GRP60012_831673088___

Please don't post what you don't know.

Disclaimer: I'm not trying to be/sound like a dick.

 

I deleted all posts that were not related to the topic. Stay civil, and on topic guys!

 

I don't have any genuine complaints about my 01. I've also heard that the heads crack around 50k-70k. Not sure if that's entirely true but it is what I've heard. The coil pack is kind of a pain to deal with for spark plugs but otherwise I think it's a pretty good XJ. Last year model.

 

I have an 01' and have had no problems with it. Runs quiet and sound.
Knock on wood...

 

All pros.....just make sure you buy spare parts for trail breaks. These trucks are awesome because the parts are so cheap and available.