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Hello all, don't mean to chime in, but my YJ (89, Ford TFI ignition, MC2100 carb, Nutterd'), is showing the same symptoms as cstimmons and I am very anxious to see the resolution to this problem. I had a rough idle, SEVERE blowby from the valve cover, poor fuel mileage, decreasing coolant levels, oil coated air filter, and a nice frothy milkshake for oil. I already went through the entire PCV system and replaced everything, cleaned oil baffles, etc. After doing a compression test, I found that all cylinders were around 135psi normal and 150psi with addition of some oil...with the exception of the #2 cylinder, 45psi normal and 60psi with oil. I took this as a sign that either I have valve problems or a blown HG. Does this sound like a logical conclusion? I have already pulled the head and the gasket looks good. As a forethought I ordered a reman head from Autozone, still not due to arrive until the 13th. I need my Jeep back!


from my experience concentrate on that bad cylinder. Replace the Gasket as you allready pulled the head off. Check everything and follow the manual as you put it back together. I havn't started mine as my exaust is being worked but it should...SHOULD be up and running tomorrow afternoon after the flush and fill.


93 Wrangler
4.0L (remanufactured from S&S about 5 years ago)
Mostly stock