Recent content by tj_Joe

WranglertjsOhio, I have a 5 speed standard. If I remember correctly the part numbers differed between the auto and the standard, however mine was available at the dealer. The dealer, even if discontinued should have a replacement. Mine is a year older and they had it in the next day for me.

Thanks, had to go to NAPA today to get the tool. Going to get a donor block and rebuild it while I am driving my current engine. Then use the head I have with it. Probably go the same route you went minus I will be using a donor block instead of the one I’m currently using.

Goatman, I get what your saying. Not just replacing the gasket replacing the whole head since I don’t have time to take my head to a machinist. Quick weekend job. completely agree with replacing the engine. Think I’m going to find a donor 4.0 and rebuild it as I can take a little bit of time...

Ok, so I know everyone’s suggestion is to replace the engine. At this time I think it is just the head, RMS and oil pan gasket. going to get a donor block soon and rebuild it myself and when I get the time I will use the new head I am putting it now. Not including some of the parts obviously...

So I got a late start tonight. Attaching picture where I ended the night. Spent half my time trying to get electrical clips undone that have been together since 98. I did brakes a few brittle tubes. Will post pics as well in hopes you guys could help. Also, do I need a special tool to take off...

I decide to I appreciate everyone's replies. Since both are available locally, I am going to try to pull the head tonight time permitting. Or tomorrow morning finishing up. Ill upload a picture of the lower end to see what you guys think. Both the head and engine I can get same day so I am...

Chris, The Reman does come with Gaskets, I just wanted to replace them with FELPRO is all. I work a little slow because I will be doing this on my own and it will be my first time doing any of these. Giving myself three days to accomplish it all starting Friday this week. Probably going to go...

That was the debate. Just replace the head with a new once since I cant have this down for long. Or just buy a reman engine and do a swap since this engine is in unknown condition.

The PO I am finding was not the best at maintaining this vehicle. a lot of gasket sealant to stop problems and such. Already replaced the cooling system, Front track arm, sway bar disconnects steering stabilizer, front and rear diffs, steering gear, sway bar links and much more. I am afraid it...

Chris, I am thinking worst case since I am getting it from AutoZone. Cost of the head is 450, including gaskets head bolts and everything total is about 700 after getting my core charge back. Total for the reman engine is 1650, they have one in stock. Including gaskets is about 1725. it is 1k...

So, Here is my dilemma. I have a 98 TJ with 200k on it. I cannot have my jeep down long as it is my daily driver. I have coolant in my oil and did a compression test. 120 on a few most have 90. Blown head gasket from what I can tell, but I am worried once I get it off I see more damage. So I...

Since this is my Daily Driver, I went ahead and purchased a separate head and took it to a machinist to have ready for my install over the weekend. Beyond the gaskets, and new bolts, I am planning to jack up the front end and pull the oil pan to replace the gasket and Rear Main seal since It has...

Ok here’s the update after running a compression test. Keep in mind I did not do cylinder 1 as I could not get to it at the moment. cylinder 2 120psi cylinder 3 115psi cylinder 4 100psi cylinder 5 100psi cylinder 6 120 psi please know these are my readings. Probably going to have it tested to...

I’ll keep that in mind. Brakes were recently checked. Think it’s coolant getting into the oil. Bought a pressure today so will be testing soon to see if the gasket gave way.

That seems like a serious issue. You may have to have a few people do ride alongs with you when you pick up your niece to help out decipher what it could be.