Jeep 4.0L Head Gasket - Cherokee (XJ) - The Roadhouse

[@Evan2]

This has to be among the easiest head gasket replacements I've ever seen

[@SupramanTRD]

You have the pushrod design to thank for that. No timing components on the head. Even easier as an inline 6

[@wyattandwill12]

@@SupramanTRDYep I’ve done a GM L82 3100 (it’s what would have been in a 97-99 Malibu) and it’s annoying having to worry about the lower intake manifold. With an inline 6 that’s also a pushrod design (the GM car was too tho), it’s a much easier job than it could be. Plus for me, I’m pulling the drivetrain to do mine because I have a bunch of other things I need to do (flex plate, timing chain, might as well do the FMS, extracting some damaged fasteners, etc). That’ll make the job a lot easier too 👍🏻

[@gregscherf9385]

God i miss these guys

[@DriftSanti]

Straight up subscribed within 45 seconds to a 7 year old video.

[@2Years2Farm]

lol yeah and they haven’t up loaded in 6 years

[@cmcollis]

GD, I don't even own a jeep and these guys are still better than most of my cable channels.

[@PabstBoys]

Hahaha That's a good sign.

[@jackstapleton3132]

I literally got 10 seconds in and they definitely got my subscribe 🤣

[@johnXJ8899]

King Tier comment🙏

[@tomd1939]

I just wanted to say thank you, I'm in the middle of changing out my head gasket and I wouldn't have been able to do it without this video. I came to this channel pretty late with Tommy already being gone by the time I subscribed, but I just want to let you know every time I grab a wrench I've said, "SOCKEEETS....CHECK"

[@elijahlafrancis4469]

God bless Chrysler for making this one of the easiest head gaskets to replace

[@ZebSmithulon]

I watched this doing some business on the can while my kid was taking his bath. What I'm saying here is that it's nice having some great videos that I can watch with the volume up.

[@PabstBoys]

No fun if the kids cant enjoy the show with ya too! Cheers!!

[@RAYROTHSTEIN66]

Ok, you guys are now one of my favorite channels, as I'm opening my pbr and watching the opening..

[@phillipbishop3967]

You two are in a small group of Canadians that I truly enjoy watching.

[@PabstBoys]

Maybe it's because both of us are only partly Canadian.......

[@baltod4978]

Wow. I had no clue a HG was THIS simple on an XJ.... so glad I got one! No where near as complicated as a full engine rebuild. Don't have to mess with timing or anything!!!

[@kevinrendell9770]

Why did you Not replace The rear freeze out plug Jeep 4 ls are great for going bad

[@TheMuddman74]

Solid start boys! The man lifted a 4.0 head with one hand like it was nothing. I know that's not easy. Those suckers are heavy

[@tommydragon10]

I don't follow car mechanic videos. Blew a headgasket in my 1995 wrangler with the same 4.0. You just gained a sub from the quality and awesomeness of your video

[@kenxiong6830]

I did mine this pass week and I’m glad Jeep didn’t go to a overhead cam style cylinder head. Thanks for the video guys!!

[@jakelesnake]

Wow this is genuine TV quality entertainment and I really hope you do well with this. Tommy's kitchen is incredible

[@scottdoubleyou563]

It's 2021, and I miss them even more.

[@PabstBoys]

I do a show twice a week on twitch you can check out. Mon. & Thur. 7pm PST m.twitch.tv/maximum__underdrive

[@RestoreITdontJunkIT]

Shame on me for only finding your Channel today. Absolutely one-of-a-kind legendary. The both of you are awesome. And definitely keep up the great work.

[@Dan-gj1hz]

Reusing head bolts huh? Be honest, how long before you had to redo the head gasket...

[@anurbanartist1428]

Only watched through the intro, already subbed..

[@chriswarren2599]

Great video guys! That six cylinder engine is one of the best.

[@user-vh2hf5nd9w]

Just bought a 2000 xj sport 4.0. Registered it and it overheated within 10 minutes of driving it. Pulled the thermostat, let it run again, still boils over within 10 minutes. Radiator seems fine,, fans work, relay works, fluid seems to be circulating... Head gasket you reckon?

[@user-vh2hf5nd9w]

And you're in BC, bud always helps!! 😂

[@bradwagner4657]

I wish they still had this channel going and that the other dude didn’t leave cause the quality of there shows is soo good

[@BANDIT198455]

Thanks to your video I also replaced my head gasket and everything turned out great. Thanks again!

[@nichesound]

I love the fact that you boiz are the Pabst Blues Brother of automobile engine service and repair! Back in the day, we would also be slugging down Pabst Blue Ribbon Lbr's whilst repairing our '68 Mustange Fastback or the '68 Mercury Comet 289 4BBL engines...oh yeah babbeee...anyway now I am not saying I can't still slam a few PBR pounders, and fix an engine or two, but my tastes have become a bit more refined....okay give me a bottle O' Jack, some PBR's, and a wrench, and I can still do damage control on most any BEAST out there probably though them years 91' and older..ha...Johnne in Seattle!

[@PabstBoys]

Hahahaha The only thing I'v been able to fine tune is cars, not my taste in beer. Cheers Bud!!

[@roadrunner8428]

I'm def going to follow this video when I need to do the head gasket on my 4.0 Jeep. Thanks guys...Cheers !

[@33tpa]

Why do I have the feeling you guys did this just for a vid ??? That's dedication boys. Pabst's are on me!

[@PabstBoys]

Hahahaha. Gasket actually blew. Almost didn't film it, but glad we did now. Cheers!!

[@noahyates636]

Stuck at home because of COVID-19. Been meaning to do this for a while but haven’t ever gotten around to it. I guess now that I have nothing else to do, this will be the best time to change out my leaking head gasket. I don’t think I could do it without watching this video. My head bolts are the 12-point bolts, though, and I’m afraid I might strip them because they are torqued down so tight. The ones in the vid are 6 point.

[@SSPDIVING]

This makes me want to change my headgasket. Jeep is pretty flawless besides that.

[@wolfpackman92]

Thanks for the video guys! Aside from a library loaned Chiltons (I'm as cheap as you, lol) to get all the torque specs your video and a bunch of tools were all I used to get an XJ with a badly blown head gasket back on the road. Now to replace those warn out CVs up front. For reference, the quote from a local shop was $1300 for parts and labor and I did it for $200. Would have been a bit less but we broke a temp sensor getting the wires disconnected and took the opportunity to replace a very warn bearing on the idler pulley. No Tommy, I'm not sending you the savings to blow on PBR.

[@mattm3669]

About to finally take care of my slightly blown head gasket (came with it!) on my 04 Wrangler I bought and drive in Japan. Arigato gozaimashita for this video! Great visual and summary to help me understand that I do indeed need to drive it to another base with a hobby shop... not all military bases have hobby shops, which is BS! But now I'm glad I didn't start in the parking lot... also laughed my ass off watching this, so much appreciated!

[@mattjohnson4711]

This is the first head gasket replacement video I've ever watched and it looks like I can probably do it. Awesome video guys, subbed!

[@PabstBoys]

Thanks Bud! The video was harder to make than the job. I assure you.

[@andrewhamilton7737]

FANTASTIC video guys! I know this is from 2016, but I just blew my head gasket, and I need to replace it. Also, I don’t have like two G’s to have someone do it for me, so thanks again.

[@907zorro]

Seriously you two are a blast. I stumbled upon your show because I am looking to do a DIY bumper. I don't even own a Jeep but I love watching your characters. Thanks!

[@txsviking]

Donuts and Pabst, What a way to start the day.

[@PabstBoys]

Breakfast of champions!

[@Toki7658]

2 things i would do differently 1) instead of Teflon tape id use a thread sealant. Liquid or jell like. The tape can give the wrong torque on bolt what may seam to be right but the bolt has too much resistance. 2) sparkplugs, they are NGK in video. They work. But wrong temp rating. And these 4.0s just run champion or autolite better. I wouldn't put anything else in. Besides that great job! Loved it. Very good at focusing on key points of the process that most people question there first time doing a head gasket.

[@clipthisoutdoors]

We need you baaaaack!!!!

[@420psilo]

it took me 18secs of watching this to like and subscribe.

[@nacholucero8919]

you guys deserve more subscribers, this stuff is great:)

[@PabstBoys]

Cheers Bud! Glad ya think so

[@thompsonttx]

You guys are "Awesome!" Thanks!

[@UndergroundTrev]

LMFAO at the Mortal Combat noise when Tommy pops up in the out-takes.

[@PabstBoys]

That's where you aughtta do an uppercut in just the right place! Then you get to fight Ermac!

[@witnesszer0]

it's "Mortal Kombat" with a K not a C

[@UndergroundTrev]

witnesszer0 You're right. My 90's-self is ashamed!!!!

[@PabstBoys]

hahahaha!

[@carsondenman5006]

Liked and subscribed in the first 10 seconds of the video. 100/10

[@6xMonsters]

Well done guys! That was the first thing I did when I got my 2001. No cracked head, but I got a Clearwater head on there so I don't have to worry later. The hardest part for the entire job was the manifolds disconnect/reconnect. My giant caveman arms couldn't fit. I went through a few cases of PBR the few days it took me to complete...

[@PabstBoys]

Big jobs sometimes require big meat hooks.....

[@Dillithium]

You're almost at 10K subs! I loved this video, I can't wait till the next one. You guys are just getting better and better.

[@PabstBoys]

Cheers!! Almost there!

[@ghostvenomgarage8793]

That intro alone got me to subscribe!

[@johnyq9105]

love the dewalt i use one daily as a mechanic going on 2 years no problems yet except the rubber over molding coming off but anyway all we see is you working on this thing lets see it in action

[@ziggassedup]

You guys are hilarious..Looks like you found your overheating problem...It was head gasket day for me too but no beer and no Tommy and no Jeep...Love the vids guys.

[@PabstBoys]

Haha Cheers!!

[@josepttellez5662]

Just found this channel today it’s great and funny

[@cascaderiverflows]

Great informative video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@joeldeslo854]

Excellent, once again! Do you have any plans to cover Blow-By? ...I have to top up my oil too often.

[@PabstBoys]

Didn't plan to, but......

[@brysonleonhardt8273]

At 11:34 it looks like the right hood scoop thing looks blocked off, why is that?

[@PabstBoys]

Distributor wasn't sealed and it was raining. Temporary solution.

[@martinochoa8578]

to be able to put the rods of the rocker arms do you have to put the engine on time?

[@jeffryan9575]

any concern that the teflon wrap changes the torque on the front bolt?

[@PabstBoys]

it does. 100 lbs instead of 110 lbs

[@joshuavallone8377]

What tool did you use to scrape the old gasket gunk off? And what sanding sponge what grit? At Walmart they have medium and fine. I'm assuming fine grit?

[@SpencerDonahue]

This is my favourite video from you guys so far. This seems like a daunting job, but now that I've seen it done it looks like something I'd want to try. :)

[@PabstBoys]

Glad to help motivate! Cheers!!

[@MrFoforox]

you are killing it guys, cheers

[@MrFoforox]

btw can you show us how to waterproof our jeep? axles, distributor, air intake, ecu?? i mean, i dont want my jeep to become a submarine but some tips would be great, thanks folks

[@PabstBoys]

Got some serious goals...

[@Codethe_Road]

I've already done this repair myself--- it was before KZbin was very popular.. so I had to do it from an instruction manual. I felt pretty damn good about myself when I accomplished it.

[@PabstBoys]

Always feels great when you finish a big job like that. Cheers!!

[@dougulrich7692]

You guys had the best video.........

[@nathanhale7444]

Darn the link for the intake vid isn't working and I can't find it on your channel. Great video! Very informative and hilarious. Ya'll are awesome!

[@mackenziecohen3493]

love the vids guys I'm actually doing this job to my XJ now just did the freeze plugs if I would have block tested before it would have saveed me the trouble of having to rip the out the exhaust and intake out again watched this video like 5 times .

[@PabstBoys]

Glad ya watched it so many times. Sorry about your luck

[@colin5064]

You check the block top surface with a builder level, what colour horse do you ride cowboys?

[@allenzhaodanhua]

What a video! You guys made a tutorial super detailed and informative AND FUN! I almost cannot believe this clip only has 3590 views..... Keep on making such great video! Double thumbs Up for you guys :)

[@PabstBoys]

Cheers Bud! Glad ya think so!

[@spacerag]

Such a great video! Might be my favorite of yours so far.

[@PabstBoys]

Awesome! Cheers Bud!!

[@dwarfman78]

You two are so good !

[@shanedonaghy2672]

I saw the intro and immediately pressed the subscribe button.

[@chrislemaster2695]

What year is this mine don't have the exhaust manifold on the side mine is a 99 4.0l Power tech in a Grand Cherokee.

[@avnmech]

You two rock, funny, and very informative. Subscribed!

[@paulfischer6348]

Tommy, love the stash!!! Keep up the great vids.

[@PabstBoys]

Both going strong!

[@DevilsAcid]

Got a '91 Cherokee Laredo and it has what I assume is an oil leak around the oil filter. I haven't seen all your videos yet so I don't know if you have covered anything in that area of the engine. Just wanted to get an idea of what I'm in for.

[@PabstBoys]

Likely won't be that big of a deal, but no, we havent covered that yet. Cheers!!

[@simonolofsson7488]

Yep, subbed! Really like the way you work on the Jeep, in a hobby manner but also keeping it real when it comes to precautions.

[@prozay6856]

How long is this process? Although, I never changed a head and valve cover gasket on my Jeep just YET!!! I have on my VW JETTA. Unlucky for me, I don’t have a second set of hands, so I’ll have set aside an entire day?

[@probablywizards]

far out video, i dig you style dudes-never done a head gasket before but this definitely makes it look doable

[@PabstBoys]

A little time and knowhow and yer golden

[@c.salvador2268]

dang. you make it look easy. iv'e got a question guys... wouldnt the teflon wrapped bolt eventually shagg it's teflon wrapping causing little bits of teflon circulating around the cooling ducts and veins? also, clyde looks like he's got some hell of a lot of experience or formal training. only the top notch mechanics i know use the cardboard trick. and those are the ones with the mild O.C.D and they work neat lol

[@PabstBoys]

The teflon gets locked in the threads and has nowhere to go in there. It is important that you don't over do it and put the teflon all the way up the threads or you might get the issues you talked about. Yeah, I (Clyde) am an automotive technician by day, and have been working in the trades for a long time. You're right. A healthy dose of O.C.D. will get you far if you wanna be good at your job.. LOL Cheers! Thanks for watching our show!!

[@QBALLICUS37]

would just like to let you know this video saved my ass yesterday... done on the side of the highway...

[@douglasdtlltd]

Dude you can't be serious? How long did it take you for the emergency?

[@PabstBoys]

Awesome. Simply awesome!!

[@Ruvim99]

You guys cracked me up😂 new subscriber! Love the Jeep!

[@leroybrown3856]

Thanks guys. I needed a laugh after blowing my head gasket.

[@diyguy2383]

Im currently taking the head bolts out. Sooooo mine are very oddly shaped. The nuts on the bolts look like a reverse 12 point socket. I have got a few broke loose but idk if i can get the rest. I will be buying new bolts with 6 point regular nuts.

[@jeremyfalin2847]

Another great video dudes. you guys need to have a tv show.

[@PabstBoys]

wouldn't that be fun!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Absolutely fantastic. Donuts and PBR HAHA ,,,,

[@PabstBoys]

Yumm!

[@Alvezation]

Awesome video guys! I plan on doing this to the xj this weekend, knew it couldn't be that hard.

[@bendover692003]

just saw the video! thanks. .... it's a project I really want to do myself but what are the chances the block is warped?

[@PabstBoys]

there is a chance, but not likely. The 4.0L block is pretty robust and not prone to that kind of failure...... Doesnt mean it cant be the case.........

[@Sbphilly32]

Awesome video guys! Easy sub after that video. I'm thinking of swapping out the head on my 2000 xj with a new one from Clearwater cylinder heads since they make a thicker casting than the 0331 stock version and I have to replace the head gasket anyway. My question is, what other items would it be best to replace while i'm that deep in her? I'm figuring: head head gasket valve cover gasket any other gaskets or items like water pump or thermostat or anything else i'm not thinking of? Thanks for the help!

[@wayloncourvell6719]

Im buying a 2001 XJ and plan to replace the 0331 as well. Did you replace anything else beyond head, head gasket. Valve cover gasket?

[@tomd1939]

If it were me doing the job, I would replace any gasket that gets removed while doing the job. In most cases the gaskets are cheap compared to the time it takes to replace it if you were to get back into the engine. And I know it ups the cost considerably, but if you're that far into the engine, now would be a perfect time to upgrade the stock exhaust manifold to a high flow (possibly ceramic coated for heat transfer) headers.

[@TheWduncan]

hopefully I can get a reply but I just did a head gasket change and got my head rebuilt along with new spark plugs and cap and rotor also spark plug wires. after putting the jeep back together she runs rough the motor shakes in gear and a little in park it seems to have low idle but when you drive it you have to push the gas to the floor to have even move forward. anyways I've noticed after you leave it running alight smoke comes out of the oil dipstick it didn't do it before so I'm wondering if I did something wrong just lost on what to do next please help.

[@curtisbeattie9786]

Head gasket didn't seat properly , maybe damaged when putting the head back on , or you have a cracked head also.

[@bill1021az]

Here's a question that nasty b head bolt you have to leave on the head when reinstalling, how do you torque it? No room to fit a torque wrench on my 91 xj?

[@PabstBoys]

It was a while ago, but I think I used a 3/8 drive deep socket with a 1/2 adaptor for the torque wrench. Just snuck it in there.

[@jbsjunk]

Not springing for the Edelbrock head? I've done a couple of these iron heads. Almost needed a hi-lo for it.

[@PabstBoys]

Money. Something we ain't got.

[@spock817]

What grit of sand paper did you guys use on the block?

[@safenders]

Don't use sand paper

[@elisalazar3097]

safenders use wife

[@Garrett053]

Hi, cool video. In case of head gasket failure, any need to fear hydrolock by engine coolant??

[@RDCards]

One of the best ones by far

[@PabstBoys]

Awesome!!

[@EL760Centro]

So do we need to take the spark plugs out

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

i just did this yesterday. should have said something about the lifters with the head off. great video guys.

[@PabstBoys]

There's a lot we could'v covered but it was a lot of work to get it down to 13 min

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Pabst Boys Roadhouse yes there is. how many hours did it take you to edit it down to 13 minutes?

[@PabstBoys]

Weeks. Wasn't the only thing going at the same time, but yeah, it was a big one this video.

[@dominicktironi4116]

Also having trouble lining up the ps bracket. And tips?

[@PabstBoys]

Dunno, It all kinda fill into place for me...

[@okcjeeper]

Awesome video as always guys! definitely one of my favorites! keep up the great content! cheers!

[@PabstBoys]

Def gonna do that! Cheers!!!

[@billyrunion7906]

are you gonna put lockers in the diffs?

[@PabstBoys]

I'd like to......

[@elijahwatson8119]

Honestly this looks fairly easy for a head gasket. At least a lot easier than more modern engines anyway.

[@witnesszer0]

instant sub

[@PabstBoys]

Awesome!!

[@66windar]

Why did the last one have to come off with the head? (Bolt 14) If taking the head bolts out in the reverse of torquing sequence after cracked loose,bolt 14 should be the first one out...

[@Draminicus]

I love these videos, informative and extremely entertaining, the chef Tommy bit was great. On that note, what I got from it was, make sure to clean all your contact surfaces, but you guys are just using a new head. would have liked mention of checking the head as you did the block for warping if you are reusing your old head, but that could just me being picky. Also have a question for you guys, my heater core needs replacing, any tips on doing it without completely removing the dash? I just lack the space, on street parking so no garage.

[@PabstBoys]

Yup. Picky, but all good. Tips, Pull the dash out or find an XJ on craigslist with a good heater core..... Sad but true

[@Stignob]

You guys ever do an xj heater core swap?

[@ferris_outdoors5866]

Did you have any issues reusing the head bolts?

[@pas3463]

Great video! Fun and educational! Keep them coming...

[@PabstBoys]

Cheers! Will do!

[@outdoortrials]

enjoy your guys show. Found it well looking for a diy bumper to get ideas for doing on my lj. do you guys work on any other vehicles other than the xj? and are you planning on getting rock sliders from a company such rough country or fabricating your own? if you do a diy set I'd enjoy seeing that because the xj is the same length as the lj for rock sliders.

[@PabstBoys]

I am a technician, so I work on a lot of different stuff. This channel is mostly a hobby. I did put sliders on by cutting the rockers out and welding square tubing in its place.