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It's been awhile on my YJ. But, Napa (where I live) has a machine shop. The valve job on head was $300-$350 (forget). Plus gaskets, and $150 labor.
Try craigs list. I had done it 3x with good luck. Just ask for reference or talk to them. You will know if its a kid wanting weekend money, or someone doing it as a side job.
Try craigs list. I had done it 3x with good luck. Just ask for reference or talk to them. You will know if its a kid wanting weekend money, or someone doing it as a side job.
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Yes.
My XJ has been good about them lol... freaking leak is getting under my skin though. Its up top by the cap or that plug i have a picture of and leaking down infront of the aribox and dripping down
My XJ has been good about them lol... freaking leak is getting under my skin though. Its up top by the cap or that plug i have a picture of and leaking down infront of the aribox and dripping down
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If OP is doing the head work. Most shops need 3 days.
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About 5yrs ago wife had a Saturn as a commuter car. Leaked like yours. Replaced the radiator (RadiatorBarn.com). Once I had it off, I could see the hair line crack at the top by cap.
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ
What's your mechanic skill, do you have a pretty good amount of tools and a spot for the car to sit for a few days at most?
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I say do it. It's a great way to learn more about your engine. Just set a time you think you'll get it done in, triple that and have a few beers ready when you're done.
iirc
Remove air cleaner
Take off throttle body
Remove intake manifold
Remove injector rail
Take off top coolant hose
Remove t-stat
Remove valve cover
Remove head
I'm slow, so 3hrs off, then 3hrs back assembled. No special tools for anything listed.
Besides, when you sell it, its a partial rebuilt motor, and you can get more for it!