Recent content by GloryIsForever

  1. G

    Help - Head Gasket - 04 3.7L V6

    There is a little carbon build up. Other then that tho pattern looks good. I don't see any reason after the resurface to put it back together. The seats look good. Honestly I can't afford to replace them right now. Maybe in the future.
  2. G

    Help - Head Gasket - 04 3.7L V6

    I got the head off! The gasket was nearly welded on. Now I have cleaned the block and head off with a bit acetone and some steel wool. The head however seems a bit warped. only in 1 spot near cylinder 6. I assume this is where the gasket had blown due to heat. So now I'm going to have the head...
  3. G

    Help - Head Gasket - 04 3.7L V6

    Thanks for the reply. Problem is only way I can get at the manifold is if I take the radiator and disconnect the AC. Two things I don't want to fool with. According to everything I have looked at from the manufacturing manuals the head is held on by 12 bolts. I have taken these out so if...
  4. G

    Help - Head Gasket - 04 3.7L V6

    Update Every bolt holding the head to the block has been removed. The exhaust manifold is still attached to the head. I still cannot free the head from the block. I know how it sounds but I like to think i'm pretty damn strong and bracing myself against the Jeep and pulling the head and it will...
  5. G

    Help - Head Gasket - 04 3.7L V6

    Thanks for the reply, and thank you for your support. So I did remove the sprocket to also inspect it closer and it does have some wear so I may replace it. So I'm pretty sure I have everything need removal removed. But I cannot jig the head loose. I don't want to damage it or maybe I missed...
  6. G

    Help - Head Gasket - 04 3.7L V6

    Pictures As promised. The to pictures of holes are from the plug holes in the back 2 passenger side. The copper shavings are from a quick seal that he tried before knowing what was wrong.
  7. G

    Help - Head Gasket - 04 3.7L V6

    Hello everyone, sorry I didn't post an introduction before this but I'll be quick, Name is Craig. I live in FL. I recently moved back here after a few years on Camp Pendlenton as a 1371/Combat Engineer in 1ST CEB. I am 24 with one beautiful boy and a little girl on the way. I'm serving out the...
Top