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XJ head bolts and gasket
I am going to rip the head off the XJ. I want to replace the gasket and replace the welch plug at the back of it simply because i have the inlet and exhaust manifolds off and it will be and easy job and i have the plugs. The rocker cover gasket needs replacing anyway, so may as well. I rang Repco and they want $170 just for the bolts, and $50 just for the head.gasket.. didnt even ask about the rocker gasket. I can get a head bolt kit delivered via Amazon for $50 AU, but wouldn't mind them a bit sooner. Any recommendations on where to get head bolts, head gasket and rocker gasket at a reasonable price. Dealer and Repco are off my xmas list..
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Have the head bolts that are currently fitted been removed previously?
According to the FSM if they've not been removed before they can be re-used....
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JJ, i have had the Jeep 10 years and never so much as ripped the rocker cover off. But she is 20 years old now, and may off had a head gasket done before. I may never know, so just for my own insurance, i would like to get a new set.
I have a set in my Amazon checkout and nearly ready to pull trigger. Magnum HB33004 Cylinder Head Bolt Set - 14 Piece for only $65au delivered. I also have a full top end gasket kit in the checkout for $85 delivered, and its a Fel-Pro HS 9076 PT-2 kit which is supposed to be good.
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Yours is OBD1 right, alloy rocker cover?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by junglejuice
Yours is OBD1 right, alloy rocker cover?
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Thats correct. OBD1 1995
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Pulled the rocker cover off and removed cylinder head. Bolts look good, with no paint on them from previous removal if ever.
I still want to go new bolts. Tried Rockauto, good price for bolts and gaskets but cheapest shipping was $80US. Tried Summit, a little more expensive but they have a much cheaper shipping option. May get the Summit order, with bolts, rocker and head gasket and deep 1/2 in. socket. Total $70 + 44 delivery.
On a side note, pulled the welch plug and it was OK. A little pitted on the inner side but still a few mm thick.
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According to the FSM the rocker cover on the alloy units is a chemical seal....
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