EXCESSIVE water on lifters?
09-11-2015, 05:57 PM
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Well I didn't get Blacksone labs kit that they sent 9/3.
Couldn't wait. Drained oil.bottom of oil was milk chocolate. No need for test. See photos. Added 2 qts at lifters & let drain thru engine passages.
Head gasket must have blown. Will pull head this weekend. Ordered parts from summit.
Now the question is,what next?
Couldn't wait. Drained oil.bottom of oil was milk chocolate. No need for test. See photos. Added 2 qts at lifters & let drain thru engine passages.
Head gasket must have blown. Will pull head this weekend. Ordered parts from summit.
Now the question is,what next?
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09-11-2015, 07:37 PM
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09-12-2015, 05:45 PM
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Well, I haven't done it myself on a Jeep. Yet. 
But there's a thread around here somewhere that talks about it.... let's see....
Ah, here it is: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/val...please-213774/.
How difficult it is depends on on the vehicle - what's in the way of dropping the pan and the crank. If it's open and clear, it's really not difficult at all.
But there's a thread around here somewhere that talks about it.... let's see....Ah, here it is: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/val...please-213774/.
How difficult it is depends on on the vehicle - what's in the way of dropping the pan and the crank. If it's open and clear, it's really not difficult at all.
09-12-2015, 11:15 PM
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Thanks Blue.
That's perfect.
I'll keep you informed over the next week,and hope to have your advice.
That's perfect.
I'll keep you informed over the next week,and hope to have your advice.
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09-16-2015, 03:38 AM
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Take the head to a machine shop that specializes in cylinder heads. They will tell you what needs to be done to it. When installing it, use new head bolts and rubber gasket. Bolts stretch and rubber is better than cork.
09-16-2015, 10:41 AM
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This may be a good rehearsal for when you have to pull the whole engine apart to do the complete rebuild on the short block. After you expend all this money and energy on the top end.
I hope I'm wrong about that.
I hope I'm wrong about that.
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