I am getting ready to replace the valve cover gasket on my 1993 with 4.0. Is the Fel-Pro gasket worth the extra cost? I also need the grommets. Let me know what you went with and where to buy. Any links are helpful. The later XJ's ( I beleive 96-01 and later use a slightly different gasket)

I saw this one, but does not come with gaskets:

 

I just went with a cork gasket for 8 bucks and sealed the valve cover to gasket with Permatex. I did not use the Permatex on the gasket to cylinder head side. I let it set up for an hour or so while I did some other things.
i wanted the Felpro gasket but went cheap.The local parts places wanted 55 bucks for the blue one. I got it done but next time I'll go with the good one.
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I'm pretty sure the Felpro one I ordered a few years ago is blue and came with grommets but this is all I can find now
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...180314&jsn=364

 

That is what I come up with. Not finding anything with grommets.

Looks like 2 different part numbers for the gasket.
Yours is '96 and up. The one that bryzmon linked is '95 and down.

 

That explains it.

 

All model year 4.0L Valve Cover Gaskets are cross compatible. I have a 00' Cherokee and an 06' LJ. I have the 95' & down Fel-Pro gasket on both motors. It's a better gasket simply because the bolts pass through reinforced eyelets in the gasket. It stays in place and is less likely to leak and I like to use studs rather than bolts. The part # for the good Fel-Pro gasket is VS50522T. Also, the grommets aren't necessary. The gasket does all the sealing. I like to use Bonded Sealing Washers instead. Bolts are 1/4-20-1.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...=1554&jsn=1554

 

Definitely go with fel-pro and stay away from permatex or any other silicone sealant unless you feel like cleaning up a mess in the future. And I've used the same fel-pro gasket for a 92 Cherokee, 97 Cherokee, and a 96 Grand Cherokee with no leaks.

 

I looked on Rock Auto for a stud set but didn't see one. What do you recommend?
Also, found this gasket and will probably use it when I have to replace mine on 1996 XJ. Still seems OK at 358,000 miles.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...180314&jsn=953

 

I don't know if anyone sells a specific stud kit for the 4L Valve Cover. I use 1/4-20 Stainless Set Screws from BoltDepot. 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" will work. Throw in some Flange Nuts and Bonded Sealing Washers and you're in business.

https://www.boltdepot.com/Set_screws...-8_1_4-20.aspx