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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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PITA!!! Im waiting on my new 4.7 stroker to be done at the speed shop and my current 4.0 just blew the head gasket.

Everytime i fix something something else breaks...

once again fixing my jeep... but i dont wanna drive anything else.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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lol, at least it's only a 1 day job. They're worth it.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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haha! I feel your pain I fix one the other breaks......I always get a good tag team with the 3 I have
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Its a pain, but just think of the reward of that stroker. Makes me all warm and fuzzy.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Ya that 4.7L stoker will be a beast!
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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im running my 4.7 on propane too. 30+ mpg and 380hp 400ftlb...
and as for the one day job... im not the best mechanic and i get pissed easily. i already snapped the pully on the powersteering pump on accident. story of my life.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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WASNT THE HEAD GASKET!!!!!!
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ol'DixieJeep


WASNT THE HEAD GASKET!!!!!!

OUCH!!!! you should teach me to do that some time
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