Originally Posted by Tbone289

Granted, the intake is usually on the opposite side of the block in those designs, but I doubt Chrysler gave that a second thought since they were trying to please CA in the final two production years of the the XJ.

Originally Posted by jpz

Yes, Jeep engineers have been known for years to do this. Then, years later when the vehicles with this deliberate flaw show up at dealers for service the engineer who deliberately designed an increased wear item gets 10% of the service bill as a bonus. It's a shame they couldn't get the private shops in on paying the bonus, then this would have been a perfectly executed evil plan.

Also, as stated above it is illegal to remove emission control items regardless of your state's individual emission requirements.

Originally Posted by uman220

Hi, I am considering buying a 2001 xj with 130,000 miles. It was previously owned by the state so there aren’t very many records on the car fax. I was worried about it because I have heard bad things about the 2001 xj head gasket cracking. I know the 4.0 liter inline 6 is legendary, so if the head gasket was replaced with a new one, would it last for a long time after that? Or would the new one crack not after long as well? Feedback would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!

Originally Posted by MACherokee

Selling my 2000 XJ Limited... check out my vehicle ad. Motor is a Jasper reman motor so any issues were addressed with the build.

Originally Posted by PatHenry

Where in MA are you?

Originally Posted by RocketMouse

This is done in so many products we buy these days... an actual industry term for it is called, "Planned Obsolescence".
They intentionally design certain components within any device to have a rather specific lifespan and that's it.
Welcome to the evilness of dirtbags in good ole capitalism. lol.

Originally Posted by MACherokee

Hi... not too far from you .... down in Chelmsford. Any interest or questions feel free to call or text me 339-223-0488.

John

Originally Posted by PatHenry

Wow - practically next door!
I doubt my wife will let me get another XJ to play with, but point me to the ad anyway.

Originally Posted by RocketMouse

This is done in so many products we buy these days... an actual industry term for it is called, "Planned Obsolescence".
They intentionally design certain components within any device to have a rather specific lifespan and that's it.
Welcome to the evilness of dirtbags in good ole capitalism. lol.

Originally Posted by MACherokee

Two would be good... one as a spare! BTW the ad is in the Vehicle section.

I was born and raised in Littleton not far from the Groton border/119. Grew up golfing at what was then Groton Country Club. Lots of great Groton memories including Johnson Ice Cream stand!!!