01 wj drive train
04-28-2020, 01:00 PM
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01 wj drive train
Hello all, we just purchased a 2001 wj. I was able to drive it home but she runs rough. We knew it had a blown head gasket at the start but I got it home and checked the oil. Someone had over filled the motor about a quart.
the blown head gasket plus oil overload doesn’t sound like it will be a good combination. When I change the oil and head gasket, what should I inspect while I have the top disassembled? Should I tear down the valve cover and check rods? If a rod is bent should I replace them all? How screwed am I?
the blown head gasket plus oil overload doesn’t sound like it will be a good combination. When I change the oil and head gasket, what should I inspect while I have the top disassembled? Should I tear down the valve cover and check rods? If a rod is bent should I replace them all? How screwed am I?
04-29-2020, 12:24 AM
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When you drain the oil, you may find that added quart is coolant.
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04-29-2020, 06:43 AM
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Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
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What Dave said. Don't borrow trouble. You know you have to pull the head - start there.
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