What is wrong with my Laredo?

Asked by Heather Apr 29, 2016 at 06:24 AM about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 02 jgc. Ran fine when I bought
couple weeks ago then sel came on
cyl #3 misfire. Changed plugs then cyl
#5 misfire. And it runs really rough.
Jerking while driving it. Had it checked
head gasket going out. But it doesn't
overheat alot. If at all. What is up?

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Auto_Centric answered 8 years ago

It was overheated in the past and "cooked" a head gasket 4.0 6cyl Replace it! Have the coolant tested with a gas analyzer or chemical check.

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Bob answered 8 years ago

Head gasket is likely not going out it is likely gone. Get it properly diagnosed and repaired.

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