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Old 05-05-2014, 10:45 AM
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Been having coolant and oil pressure issues, suddenly developed a tick on start up. Pulled the valve cover and cleaned off the typical crack area... Looks like that's exactly what's going on. I have my cooling system under pressure now to see if any comes out to be sure, but man... Am I screwed.

So, Clearwater? Who else sells a quality head?
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I got mine from National Head Co

The new head came with the dowels already installed, no core charge as long as you return the old head back to them w/in 30 days (in the same box the new head comes in, and using the shipping label they provide).
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How can I identify if my head is a 0331? I have a 99 cherokee, no problems but am wondering what I have to look forward to.
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How can I identify if my head is a 0331? I have a 99 cherokee, no problems but am wondering what I have to look forward to.
Does it have a bracket to mount the coil pack? 2000 JEEPs have coil-on-plug and the 0331 head has mounting allowance for the coil pack. the older 0630 head design does not have that...

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Sorry Olds. Silver lining, at least you caught it before your bearings are shot. Btw, last year a pair of brothers posted that they had success with the $60 carbon-fiber stop leak. "feeling lucky?"
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Originally Posted by jamurrin
Does it have a bracket to mount the coil pack? 2000 JEEPs have coil-on-plug and the 0331 head has mounting allowance for the coil pack. the older 0630 head design does not have that...



Guess having a 99 is good news then no coil pack so no 0331 head, correct?
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If overheated any cylinder head can and will crack. Service the cooling system now before you have issues.
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