2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK — 4.7L V8 Head Gasket Parts List
Engine: 4.7L PowerTech V8 (SOHC, 16V, aluminum block + heads)
Vehicle: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
Est. parts cost: $400-$700 (with timing set + water pump) / $250-$350 (head gasket only)
🔴 Section 1: Mandatory — Must Buy
These parts are consumed by the repair and cannot be reused.
Gaskets & Seals
| Part |
Qty |
Part Number |
Details |
| Head gasket set |
1 |
Fel-Pro HS 26212 PT |
Includes: head gaskets, intake/exhaust/valve cover gaskets, manifold gaskets, seals |
| Alternate |
1 |
Mahle 43739 |
Equivalent quality, often cheaper |
| Alternate (OEM) |
2 |
Mopar 53021090AC |
Sold individually — buy 2 |
| Intake manifold lower gasket |
1 |
Fel-Pro MS 98079 T |
Plastic carrier, 8-hole. Between lower intake & heads. |
| Alternate |
1 |
Mahle MS19297 |
|
| Exhaust manifold gasket |
2 |
Fel-Pro MS 93533 |
One per side. 4.7L specific shape. |
| Valve cover gasket set |
1 |
Fel-Pro VS 50525 R |
Includes 2 gaskets + 12 grommets |
| Throttle body gasket |
1 |
Fel-Pro 60953 |
Between TB & upper intake |
| Thermostat gasket |
1 |
Mopar 52028118 |
Or cut your own — but don't. |
| Timing cover gasket set |
1 |
Fel-Pro TCS 45403 |
Includes front crank seal, cam seals, water pump gasket, cover gasket |
Head Bolts (TTY — Torque To Yield)
| Part |
Qty |
Part Number |
Details |
| Head bolts (set) |
1 |
Fel-Pro ES 73326 |
16 bolts. Grade 10.9. |
| Alternate |
1 |
ARP 254-3701 |
Not TTY — reusable, higher clamp load. Requires different torque spec. |
| Alternate (OEM) |
16 |
Mopar 53021188AC |
~$6-8 each — expensive |
Fasteners that CANNOT be reused
| Part |
Qty |
Part Number |
Reason |
| Harmonic balancer bolt |
1 |
Mopar 53021059AB |
Stretch/TTY. Reuse = risk of backing out → destroyed crank |
| Alternate |
1 |
ARP 350-1801 |
Reusable, better quality |
| Exhaust manifold bolts |
8 |
Dorman 03108 |
4.7L specific. Expect to break at least 2. Buy ahead. |
| Alternate |
8 |
OEM 6508018AA |
Mopar originals |
🟡 Section 2: Strongly Recommended (Do While You're In There)
These are behind the timing cover or buried under the intake — don't skip them.
Timing Components
| Part |
Qty |
Part Number |
Details |
| Timing chain set |
1 |
Cloyes C-3010K |
Chain + 2 guides + tensioner + sprockets |
| Alternate |
1 |
Melling 3-1252S |
Same content, good quality |
| Alternate |
1 |
Iwis (OEM) |
Buy chain + guides individually if OEM preference |
| Timing chain tensioner |
1 |
Mopar 53021073AC |
Hydraulic — pre-filled. Don't compress before install. |
| Timing chain guide (driver side) |
1 |
Mopar 53021069AD |
Worn plastic guides = slappy chain noise |
| Timing chain guide (passenger — integral with tensioner) |
— |
— |
Included in tensioner assembly above |
| Crank sprocket |
1 |
Mopar 53021068AA |
Keyway wears out over time |
| Cam sprockets |
2 |
Cloyes C-1034K |
Only if original sprockets show wear on teeth |
Cooling System
| Part |
Qty |
Part Number |
Details |
| Water pump |
1 |
Mopar 53021030AE |
Lives behind timing cover. Do it now. |
| Alternate |
1 |
Gates 44312 |
Good quality, cheaper |
| Alternate |
1 |
Airtex AW5917 |
Budget option |
| Thermostat |
1 |
Mopar 52028118 |
195°F — DO NOT use 180°F, computer won't tune right |
| Alternate |
1 |
Stant 45359 |
Fail-safe design — locks open if overheated |
| Coolant (concentrate) |
2 gal |
Zerex G05 (ZRXG05HC) |
HOAT — purple/orange compatible. Mix 50/50 with distilled. |
| Alternate |
2 gal |
Mopar 68163849AA |
OEM HOAT. Expensive. |
| Distilled water |
2 gal |
Any grocery store |
For 50/50 mix |
| Heater hose quick-connects |
2 |
Dorman 800-356 |
Plastic ones at rear of intake crack and leak |
| Upper radiator hose |
1 |
Gates 22837 |
20 years old — it's ready |
| Lower radiator hose |
1 |
Gates 22803 |
Same |
Lubrication
| Part |
Qty |
Part Number |
Details |
| Oil pump |
1 |
Melling M-258 |
Behind timing cover. Replace while it's off. |
| Alternate |
1 |
Mopar 53021031AC |
OEM — expensive |
| Engine oil (break-in) |
6 qt |
Any 5W-20 or 5W-30 conventional |
Change after 100 miles |
| Oil filter |
1 |
Wix 51515 (NAPA Gold 1515) |
Good quality, 20 micron |
| Alternate |
1 |
Mopar 52810900AC |
OEM |
| Crank seal (front) |
1 |
Included in timing cover gasket set |
Behind harmonic balancer |
| Cam seals |
2 |
Included in timing cover gasket set |
Behind cam sprockets |
Ignition
| Part |
Qty |
Part Number |
Details |
| Spark plugs |
8 |
NGK 3199 (copper) |
OEM spec, cheap, replace every 30K |
| Alternate |
8 |
NGK 92001 (iridium) |
Longer life, $ |
| Alternate |
8 |
Champion 7995 (copper) |
Also OEM-spec |
| Coil boots / springs |
8 |
Dorman 926-953 |
Cracked boots cause misfires |
| Alternate |
8 |
Victor Reinz 71-36002-00 |
Cheaper |
🟢 Section 3: Inspection-Based (Buy as Needed)
Check these while it's apart — order if bad.
| Part |
Qty |
Part Number |
When to Replace |
| Passenger exhaust manifold |
1 |
Mopar 53021020AC |
Cracked between #2-#3 cylinders (common) |
| Alternate |
1 |
Dorman 674-572 |
Cast iron, cheaper |
| Driver exhaust manifold |
1 |
Mopar 53021019AC |
Less prone to cracking |
| Radiator |
1 |
Dorman 214-180 |
If plastic tanks are brown/cracked |
|
|
OEM 55055408AE |
|
| Radiator cap |
1 |
Stant 10233 |
16 PSI — replace if rubber seal is hard |
| Fan clutch |
1 |
N/A |
Not applicable — electric fan on WK |
| Serpentine belt |
1 |
Gates K080685 |
If cracked or glazed |
| Belt tensioner |
1 |
Gates 38338 |
If belt was squeaking or tensioner wobbles |
| Idler pulley |
1 |
Dayco 89009 |
If bearing is rough/gritty |
| Injector O-rings |
8 |
Fel-Pro ES 72738 |
If injectors were leaking or you disturbed them |
| Intake manifold vacuum lines |
— |
Various 3/16" & 1/4" hose |
If hard/brittle at rear of intake |
| PCV valve |
1 |
Mopar 53021058AA |
Behind driver valve cover — if rattly |
| Engine mounts |
2 |
Anchor 2753 (driver) / 2783 (passenger) |
If collapsed — easier with engine out of the way |
| Valve stem seals |
16 |
Fel-Pro SS 74635 |
If valve guides are worn — machine shop install |
🔧 Section 4: Consumables & Shop Supplies
| Item |
Qty |
Suggested Product |
Purpose |
| RTV silicone (high-temp) |
1 |
Permatex 82180 (Ultra Black) |
Timing cover-to-pan junction, valve cover cam cap corners |
| Alternate |
1 |
Mopar 82180016AA |
OEM |
| Brake cleaner |
4 cans |
CRC 05089 |
Cleaning gasket surfaces |
| Threadlocker (medium) |
1 |
Loctite 242 (blue) |
Exhaust manifold bolts, accessory bolts |
| Anti-seize |
1 |
Permatex 81343 |
Spark plug threads, exhaust bolts |
| Kroil / PB Blaster |
1 can |
Kano Kroil or PB Blaster |
Soak exhaust bolts day before |
| Coolant flush |
1 |
Prestone 16 oz |
Flush block before reassembly |
| Rags / shop towels |
1 box |
Scott shop towels |
Lots of cleanup |
| Zip ties (various) |
1 bag |
Harbor Freight |
Holding A/C compressor, hoses aside |
| Sharpie / paint pen |
2 |
Any |
Marking timing chain, bolt positions |
| Ziploc bags (various) |
1 box |
Any |
Labeling bolts by location |
| Masking tape + marker |
1 |
Any |
Labeling connectors and hoses |
| Magnetic parts tray |
1 |
Harbor Freight 69330 |
Don't drop bolts into engine valley |
| Disposable gloves |
1 box |
Nitrile |
Your hands will thank you |
🛠️ Section 5: Tools (If You Don't Have Them)
| Tool |
Why Needed |
Cost |
| Torque wrench (3/8" drive, ft-lb) |
Head bolts, exhaust manifold |
$40-80 |
| Torque wrench (1/4" drive, in-lb) |
Intake manifold, valve covers, timing cover |
$30-60 |
| Angle gauge / protractor |
TTY head bolt final 90° stage |
$15-25 |
| E10 / E12 inverted torx socket |
Exhaust manifold bolts (4.7L specific) |
$10-15 |
| 3/8" swivel socket set |
Rear exhaust manifold bolts against firewall |
$15-30 |
| Long extension set (6", 12", 18") |
Accessing rear bolts |
$15-25 |
| M11 x 1.5 tap |
Chasing head bolt threads in block |
$15-20 |
| Tap handle |
For the tap |
$10-15 |
| Harmonic balancer puller |
Removing crank pulley |
$15-25 |
| Harmonic balancer installer |
Installing crank pulley — do NOT hammer it |
$20-35 |
| Plastic razor blades |
Cleaning aluminum gasket surfaces without scoring |
$8-12 |
| Straight edge + feeler gauges |
Checking head warpage |
$20-30 |
| Pick set |
Cleaning out threadlocker from block holes |
$8-15 |
| Dowel pin puller (or vise grips) |
Removing alignment dowels from block |
Free |
| Coolant vacuum fill tool |
Prevents air pockets in 4.7L cooling system |
$40-60 |
| Alternative: Spill-free funnel kit |
Lisle 24680 — burp without mess |
$25-35 |
| Compressed air + blow gun |
Blowing out tap debris from block holes |
$- |
| Digital multimeter |
Testing sensors before reassembly |
$10-20 |
| Engine hoist (cherry picker) |
If pulling engine — easier on WK, not required |
Rent ~$40/day |
| Engine stand |
Only if pulling engine |
$40-60 |
💰 Budget Summary
| Scenario |
Parts Cost |
| Bare minimum (head gaskets + bolts + oil + coolant) |
~$200-300 |
| Recommended (above + timing set + water pump + oil pump + thermostat + intake gaskets) |
~$450-650 |
| Do-everything (above + exhaust manifolds + radiator + hoses + mounts + all seals) |
~$700-1,000 |
📦 Suggested Order List (Recommended Tier)
Put this in your cart:
1x Fel-Pro HS 26212 PT — Head gasket set
1x Fel-Pro ES 73326 — Head bolts
1x Fel-Pro TCS 45403 — Timing cover gasket set
1x Fel-Pro MS 98079 T — Lower intake gaskets
1x Fel-Pro VS 50525 R — Valve cover gaskets
2x Fel-Pro MS 93533 — Exhaust manifold gaskets
1x Cloyes C-3010K — Timing chain set
1x Mopar 53021073AC — Timing chain tensioner
1x Melling M-258 — Oil pump
1x Mopar 53021030AE — Water pump
1x Mopar 52028118 — Thermostat + gasket
1x Mopar 53021059AB — Harmonic balancer bolt
8x NGK 3199 — Spark plugs
1x Wix 51515 — Oil filter
6qt 5W-20 conventional — Break-in oil
2gal Zerex G05 concentrate — Coolant
2gal distilled water
1x Permatex 82180 (Ultra Black) — RTV
8x Dorman 03108 — Exhaust manifold bolts (have extras)
2x Dorman 800-356 — Heater hose quick-connects
4x CRC 05089 — Brake cleaner
1x Permatex 81343 — Anti-seize
Estimated total: ~$450-550 depending on where you shop.