86comanchemj Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have the 2.5 in my 86. This thing leaks oil from every hole in the block or so it seems. I need a valve cover. Oil pan was replaced by someone and leaks a bit. I noticed around the distributor it leaks a little. The front of the exhaust manifold has a leak too. It's over 25 years old with 160,500 on it. How hard is it to replace the exhaust/intake gasket? Every time I drive it or push snow for hours and hours I smell like a mechanic. Not sure where or if anyone is selling a valve cover. I priced one new at $195. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86comanchemj Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Also, are there light bulbs behind the climate controls on an 86? It's super fun trying to find and remember what's what in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Also, are there light bulbs behind the climate controls on an 86? It's super fun trying to find and remember what's what in the dark. Supposed to be. As for a valve cover, get an aluminum one from a newer Cherokee with the 2.5L and grab the bolts too. You'll have to modify the breathers a little, but it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86comanchemj Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Ok I'll have to tear it apart and figure out what size bulbs go in it. As for the valve cover, any year Cherokee will work that had the 2.5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Yes. I got my VC from a '94 I believe. Just grab them bolts too because they're longer for the thicker flanged bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 As for the valve cover, any year Cherokee will work that had the 2.5? Or Wrangler, or Dakota with the 2.5L with ALUMINUM valve cover. Don't waste your time with another plastic cover. Pick up the Felpro Permadry gasket for a '98 2.5 Dakota. It is more $$$, but rubberized and almost guaranteed not to leak, unlike like the cork gaskets. Plus it is a direct fit and less messy since you do not need to use RTV :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86comanchemj Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks!! Definitely going to look into that. Only to fix the exhaust manifold leak next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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