Recent content by idahoskier

First, I have used the search. So I just did the head gasket on my 96 4.0 manual trans 4x4. Now my temp gauge pegs as soon as the ign is on, cold engine. Ive grounded the wire and the gauge responds correctly. When I plug the sender into the wire, but not threaded into the block the gauge...

BFH and PB blaster solved it.. was hung up on the dowels. Thanks for the ideas!

So Ive got everything disconnected that I should as far as I can tell... exhaust, intake, fuel line, plugs, all wires, top two alternator bracket bolts, valve cover, rocker arms etc, all head bolts (driver rear is in but held up by tape). So when I pry up on the head the driver side moves to...