Smoking '04
08-28-2021, 12:27 PM
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Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Smoking '04
So my '04 4.7 V8 smokes, blueish in color. I'm pretty sure it's oil but my oil level isn't dropping. It does get dirty quickly and ALL spark plugs on the left/Drivers side seem to be oil fowled, right side plugs are clean.
The question, is it a head gasket or something more sinister. If it is head gasket, is it a PIA to replace with the engine in place? Do I have to take ALL timing chains off or can I get by with just the left side?
I'm just a basic shade tree mechanic, nothing fancy basic maintenance and a couple of engine swaps '99 Camry and a '00 Pontiac Grand AM and maybe a '00 Honda Civic.
The question, is it a head gasket or something more sinister. If it is head gasket, is it a PIA to replace with the engine in place? Do I have to take ALL timing chains off or can I get by with just the left side?
I'm just a basic shade tree mechanic, nothing fancy basic maintenance and a couple of engine swaps '99 Camry and a '00 Pontiac Grand AM and maybe a '00 Honda Civic.
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