head gasket

  1. TJistheway

    Leakdown Tester Recommendations (for the 2.5L)

    Can anyone recommend a leakdown tester that for sure comes with the right adapter to fit the spark plug sockets on the 2.5L engine? I was going to get the OTC 5609 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030EVL60?tag=wranglerorg-20 but alot of the reviews say it doesnt come with an adapter that fits the 4.0...
  2. TJ Mick

    Head Gasket or Water Pump?

    Context: Had my 4.0 litre re-built couple years ago and since I've only put on approx. 10,000 Miles. Had my water-pump replaced late last year and a few weeks later started to notice some build up around my manifold bolt as picture. It stayed like this for a few months, meanwhile the Jeep...
  3. Robbob

    High oil pressure, loosing coolent. 2.5l

    Hello, have a little bit of a strange dynamic. I have high oil pressure. I don't know what the ranges are off the top of my head but it goes from like 2.5 to 5. It started recently pinning to five on throttle and then going down to 3.5 slowly when I let the throttle off so when I'm throttling...
  4. Natethegreat202

    Coolant/water spewing from rear of engine block

    Just finished clearing out the most clogged heater core probably in history. Insane amount of rust, gunk and hard particles came out for days on end. Replaced entire cooling system except heater core for obvious reasons. After some flushes, one thermocure, distilled water, Prestone etc. Today...
  5. ThePaleGinger

    Nevada Head Gasket Set Boots Kit

    I have a head gaskets kit in packaging that I had planned on using, but ended up just getting a new engine :). It’s been indoors in my garage but hoping someone can get good use of it. I paid $65 plus shipping. But $40 (plus shipping) and it’s yours. If not on eBay it goes :) I think it’s this...
  6. M

    Jeep TJ Oil Leak

    Hey Everyone, I've been frequenting this forum for a while now and have found all the information I need for all my jeep related issues but recently I have encountered an issue that I could not locate on the forum, I would like to apologize in advance for this lengthy post and if I am...
  7. NicKnack

    Risk vs Reward... advice requested

    Hey All, Here's my current predicament... 1998 4.0L I'm about to replace my exhaust manifold, and upon reviewing what needs to be done I'm realizing that replacing the head gasket (which I think may be leaking slightly) is only a few bolts away. So now the question is, will that be biting...