I am looking for head bolts, I have been searching but I cant come up with anything. What do you guys say?

 

Google man, Google.

 

Your local carquest, napa, or other reputable should have/can order a set for you.

 

You can get them with a gasket at your local Advance Auto.

A few pointers...
The torque sequence is very important.
A 12 point 13mm 1/2 drive socket is your best friend.
Inspect the collector on your manifold, be prepared to get a new one.
Port matching your head will free-up a few ponies.
Use a piece of cardboard with the numbers 1 thru 16 written on it. put a small cut below each numbers and slip the pushrods into the slit so you can make sure that they go back into the correct location.
A silver Sharpie works great for marking the rockers.
Use a brass wire-wheel to clean off the gasket surfaces...you'll thank me later.
Double, triple, and quadruple check the exhaust/intake manifolds to be sure that they fully seated before completing your project and trying to start the engine.

 

Thanks guys and when I search google "1988 jeep Cherokee head bolts" not much other than fel pro and some forums talking about 242 ARP bolts. Thanks for the info about your experience man

 

Why replace? Chase your threads and re use.

 

Good advice here^.

 

Www.headbolts.com

 

The FSM is pretty clear on this, head bolts can be re-use 1 time only.

 

Indeed. Also, bolt 11 needs loctite 592, and gets torqued to a lower value than the rest, and torque to the proper sequence!!! Bolt 14 is a pain to get in, too, use some tape to hold it in place when you drop the head in.

...especially if they have been painted on the heads. Just replace them while you're in there, $40-50 for new head bolts is a small cost but good insurance when it comes to doing it the right way...

 

RockAuto.com for the bolts, FelPro gasket, maybe even the 592. As mentioned ^^^ VERY IMPORTANT unless you wanna do this all over again extremely soon.

Another bit of advice. Buy a small 8lbs hand sledge (unless you have one already) and beat the CRAP outa that pinch weld that will NOT be your friend when you are removing the head. You will learn where I mean.

Otherwise. Stay Calm and Wrench On.

 

Thanks everyone I love first hand experience. I was more interested in what people are using and where.

that tape trick I found a picture of that now I know why.

does anyone know of a good guide for torque sequence? And lbs?

 

Do yourself a favor and get a FSM for your year specific XJ. Can be had for $10-20 in PDF form online. Everything you would ever want to know and then some is in there. I wouldn't want to post the info from mine as it may vary from year to year. Just get one, it will be one of the most useful tools you will buy for your rig....you might also be able to google your year, make, and model for torque sequence and values....