Newby looking for advice before purchase
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Newby looking for advice before purchase
Hello all,
I've been lurking and gleaning info for a bit now. I've been lusting after XJ's for quite a while and am getting close to finally making a purchase.
I have found a pretty good deal on an '01 that is already lifted, 122,000 mi., and seems to be in pretty good order. My only hesitation is relating to the 0331 head problems. Should I avoid 2000-2001 XJ's and try to find a '97-'99. One of the biggest XJ draws for me is the long term reliability of the 4.0L engine. Is that diminished with the 0331 head?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cory
I've been lurking and gleaning info for a bit now. I've been lusting after XJ's for quite a while and am getting close to finally making a purchase.
I have found a pretty good deal on an '01 that is already lifted, 122,000 mi., and seems to be in pretty good order. My only hesitation is relating to the 0331 head problems. Should I avoid 2000-2001 XJ's and try to find a '97-'99. One of the biggest XJ draws for me is the long term reliability of the 4.0L engine. Is that diminished with the 0331 head?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cory
#4
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Hudson, FL
Posts: 3,683
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
Hello all,
I've been lurking and gleaning info for a bit now. I've been lusting after XJ's for quite a while and am getting close to finally making a purchase.
I have found a pretty good deal on an '01 that is already lifted, 122,000 mi., and seems to be in pretty good order. My only hesitation is relating to the 0331 head problems. Should I avoid 2000-2001 XJ's and try to find a '97-'99. One of the biggest XJ draws for me is the long term reliability of the 4.0L engine. Is that diminished with the 0331 head?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cory
I've been lurking and gleaning info for a bit now. I've been lusting after XJ's for quite a while and am getting close to finally making a purchase.
I have found a pretty good deal on an '01 that is already lifted, 122,000 mi., and seems to be in pretty good order. My only hesitation is relating to the 0331 head problems. Should I avoid 2000-2001 XJ's and try to find a '97-'99. One of the biggest XJ draws for me is the long term reliability of the 4.0L engine. Is that diminished with the 0331 head?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cory
If worst came to worst, it might be as simple as replacing the head if it did crack. As long as it runs at a decent temperature (under 210), then you should be fine for a while.
I've never owned a 2000+ Cherokee. But good luck!
#5
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Well, I checked the head casting and sure enough, it's an 0331. Everything seemed OK on the Jeep.
There was some residue around the radiator cap that may be stop leak, and there were some other minor issues: small leaks, power windows issues, etc. Tires were completely worn.
Also, there was almost no flexibility in price.
Here's a link: http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3301683583.html
Cory
There was some residue around the radiator cap that may be stop leak, and there were some other minor issues: small leaks, power windows issues, etc. Tires were completely worn.
Also, there was almost no flexibility in price.
Here's a link: http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3301683583.html
Cory
#6
CF Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: S.Jersey
Posts: 1,700
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
well he took the add off a C/L. I agree,that as long as it was never over heated you should be fine. but if you haven't bought it yet, why take a chance. but thats me.
When i bought my 99 i knew nothing about the 0331 heads on the 00-01s, so i got lucky.lol
If i had known...??? well i'll be ohnest; i WOULD NOT have bought the 00-01s. but thats just me. good luck in what you decide to do and post pics of her.
When i bought my 99 i knew nothing about the 0331 heads on the 00-01s, so i got lucky.lol
If i had known...??? well i'll be ohnest; i WOULD NOT have bought the 00-01s. but thats just me. good luck in what you decide to do and post pics of her.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Busterboy
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
5
04-20-2018 05:38 PM
vegasXJ-Davey
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
0
09-07-2015 09:30 PM
joshjeepnoob
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
6
09-04-2015 07:20 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)