0331 Head

[AZJeff]

So my MJ has suffered the dreaded “0331” head crack syndrome common to the late XJ  4.0 engines, and I need a new head.

 

Is Clearwater Cylinder Head still a “go-to” place for a replacement head?

[eaglescout526]

Have you tried Phoenix cylinder head? They are here local and they might have some heads in stock but may or may not be able to tell you if they have a 0331 head or not. I had my head rebuilt by them and they did a great job. 

[MJXJjeepguy]

What!? I though 0331 only find in 2000 amd 2001 XJ and early WJ 99 to 02? Improved in later that year i think 03 to 04? Correct me if i was wrong. I have my junk parts WJ with hole in oil pan and side of block 

[Minuit]

Just now, MJXJjeepguy said:

What!? I though 0331 only find in 2000 amd 2001 XJ and early WJ 99 to 02? Improved in later that year i think 03 to 04? Correct me if i was wrong. I have my junk parts WJ with hole in oil pan and side of block 

He's got a 2001 engine in his truck according to the signature.

[MJXJjeepguy]

Forgot to add in later year 0331 if u look in oil cap with flash light look for TUPY it good head.

[MJXJjeepguy]

1 minute ago, Minuit said:

He's got a 2001 engine in his truck according to the signature.

Ahhh I didnt pay attention to that haha 

[AZJeff]

Guys...I KNOW I have a "0331" head, and I KNOW it has a crack.  I have cleaned and inspected it.  It's got the signature crack in the "correct" spot.

 

So I KNOW I need a new head, and I WANT the "TUPY" type.   Clearwater has those, I think. Is that the best choice, or is someone else offer something better/cheaper/closer?

[MJXJjeepguy]

4 minutes ago, AZJeff said:

Guys...I KNOW I have a "0331" head, and I KNOW it had a crack.  I have cleaned and inspected it.  It's got the signature crack in the "correct" spot.

 

So I KNOW I need a new head, and I WANT the "TUPY" type.   Clearwater has those, I think. Is that the best choice, or is someone else offer something better/cheaper/closer?

Have u try look at junkyard? Last time i know friend of mine only paid $150 for head but it was 7120

[Jeep Driver]

42 minutes ago, AZJeff said:

Guys...I KNOW I have a "0331" head, and I KNOW it has a crack.  I have cleaned and inspected it.  It's got the signature crack in the "correct" spot.

 

So I KNOW I need a new head, and I WANT the "TUPY" type.   Clearwater has those, I think. Is that the best choice, or is someone else offer something better/cheaper/closer?

I used to live there and Clearwater did head work for me but unrelated to your question. 

 

So, here is a recent testimonial..........take it for what it's worth. 

 

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Hi, I just bought mine off of ebay. Clearwater goes by the seller name odessa*cylinderhead. I have included the link below (I hope it works). I've now put 12,000 miles on it and my Jeep still runs great. All of my original symptoms have been remedied. I think you are making the right choice by replacing the head.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/rebuilt-tupy-head-vs-new-clearwater-0331-head.12398/

[Jeep Driver]

Pretty good deal really..........they pay shipping both ways.

 

When you figure you're going to pay at least $300++ for a valve job anyway. 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-JEEP-CHEROKEE-LAREDO-4-0-0331-CYLINDER-HEAD-COMPLETE-91-07/222517961833?epid=1475313407&hash=item33cf1aa469:g:8hkAAOSw0hlZIEu6

[cruiser54]

Why not try the local folks? 

[AZJeff]

7 hours ago, cruiser54 said:

Why not try the local folks? 

Cruiser, do you have any local folks you would trust?  I ask because the nearest shops to me are in the downtown Phoenix area, which is 50+ miles from my home.  If I am going to fight city traffic to get a head, I want it to be a good one.

 

With Clearwater, I know they have a good reputation.  But, if you know of someone here in AZ, I am open to ideas.

[cruiser54]

16 hours ago, AZJeff said:

Cruiser, do you have any local folks you would trust?  I ask because the nearest shops to me are in the downtown Phoenix area, which is 50+ miles from my home.  If I am going to fight city traffic to get a head, I want it to be a good one.

 

With Clearwater, I know they have a good reputation.  But, if you know of someone here in AZ, I am open to ideas.

No. I really don't. I hate the Phoenix area and I feel your pain.