OM617 Diesel Jeep Cherokee | Head Gasket Replacement Prep
This video details the preparation for a head gasket replacement on an OM617 diesel engine swapped into a Jeep Cherokee XJ. The presenter, experienced with diesel conversions, identifies a coolant leak between the cylinder head and block, likely due to a failed head gasket. He emphasizes the importance of professional cylinder head services (pressure checking, magnafluxing, decking) after a rebuild, even if initial measurements appear fine, especially when increasing boost levels. The video includes B-roll of a cylinder head removal from a spare engine and discusses the benefits of ARP studs for increased reliability.







