The gasket finally gave way, last monday or so. I will try to start this weekend, just wanted alittle info. describing the process.
Thanks Stampede.

 

Didnt I reply to this post somewhere else?

 

Blue,

Let's not even start this all over again.

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Good Luck Stampede.

Tom

 

Well I was just wondering if anyone has does this before, or did they let the dealer handle it. Also, wondering how hard, or Pain in the rear this job is going to be, and what about the front cover gasket, does that mean the timing chain gasket?
I will be starting this job Friday or Sat. after I put a water pump on my "99" Cherokee.
Thanks Stampede.

 

Stampede,I had the dealer replace mine for a few reasons;
1) I had the extra money at the time
2) If in the future there is a recall I have proof the dealer did the work
3) Warranty;Ford knows these motors so they were the only one I trusted
If you do it yourself buy a manual.Haynes is a good choice.Also,clean the EGR ports on the lower intake.The timing cover is gonna be a beast.Thats a 6-8 hour job. Just dont let any gasket material or excess RTV get into the oil pan or you will clog the oil pick up strainer.I highly recommend using Ford gaskets.They are updated.Before starting the engine upon completion change the oil.Good luck and keep us posted!

 

BlueOvalFitter, what was the price on that, and was that on lower intake gasket, and the front cover gasket, timing chain gasket?
I'm only replacing the lower intake gasket for now.
And I finished putting a water pump on the Cherokee.

Thanks Stampede.

 

Ford charged me $469.63. But,I had my lowers changed,oil change,rotate and balance,and a coolant flush and fill all on one ticket.If I had just got the lowers changed and an oil change it would have been about $350-$375.The timing chain cover was done on a recall back in 1999.

 

it isnt that hard the worst part was the back lower intake bolts just make sure you set the lower intake onto the gaskets gently and dont try to adjust by slideing. The gasket rubbers are delicate.