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Old 04-06-2020 | 09:23 PM
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From: St Petersburg
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default Cylinder head scratch

Will they cylinder head still be Usable after this scratch?
deep enough to catch a finger nail. Would a gasket sealer help or JB weld?


Old 04-07-2020 | 03:45 AM
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Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
Engine: 4.0, new lifters valve job with new springs and exhaust valves, preload set with shims
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How do you know it's a 'scratch'? Why isn't it a crack? Either way the only thing to do is bring it in for a competent valve job to a good shop and pay the money otherwise ull be skayrooed. Hot tank clean and magnaflux. Even without this question that head is too knarley to just slap back on. Do it right get it overhauled. Then replace the lifters, and be sure to set preload before starting.
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