Timing Covers

[Alexia]

I should be able to steal the timing cover off a 1987 4.0L to use on a 1997 4.0L, correct? The 1987 is still buried in the engine bay so I am not entirely sure.

[Jeepman]

Yes you Can but you will have to cut off the timing tab on the 87 because it will get in the way of the belt...

72-90

 

It is hard to see in the picture and is a minor trimming of that cylinder looking tab by the timing marks...

[Alexia]

Yes you Can but you will have to cut off the timing tab on the 87 because it will get in the way of the belt...

72-90

 

It is hard to see in the picture and is a minor trimming of that cylinder looking tab by the timing marks...

 

Oddly, mine from the 1997 has that tab as well. It will definitely work then!