Omix-Ada 17442.14 - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upper Engine Gasket Set

Engine Gasket Set, Upper (17442.14) by Omix-Ada®. The cylinder head gasket seals the cylinder head to the engine block. It seals the combustion chambers and prevents leaks from oil and coolant passages. A failed gasket can allow combustion to escape, with concurrent reduced engine performance, and also allow fluid to leak into the combustion chamber(s), usually indicated by blue or white smoke from oil or coolant. If your Jeep's head gasket has failed, get the correct replacement from the Jeep specialists, Omix-Ada.

Features:

• Performs according to OEM specifications
• Meets or exceeds OEM quality standards
• OEM quality at an affordable price
• Identical to original equipment, for perfect fit and function

Engine overheating is one of the biggest causes of head gasket failure, particularly with so-called "bimetal" engines, where the cylinder head is made from aluminum and the cylinder block from cast iron. At very high temperatures these metals expand at different rates, in extreme cases allowing the metals to distort to the point the head gasket can no longer seal. Pre-ignition and detonation can also severely stress the head gasket to the point it fails.

Replacing a head gasket is a very big job, so you only want to do it once. To make sure your repair goes right the first time, use only a replacement head gasket from the Jeep experts at Omix-Ada. They have head gaskets that are specifically made for your Jeep, so you know they'll fit and function perfectly. Why pay more at the dealer or risk getting the wrong part at the chain store, when you can get the right parts at a great value from Omix-Ada.

Omix-Ada® is based in Suwanee, Georgia. The company was founded in 1992 and today is the largest independent manufacturer and distributor of Jeep parts and accessories, with over 11,000 parts in stock. However, Omix-Ada is more than just a parts manufacturer; the founder and the employees are all Jeep enthusiasts who are dedicated to producing the finest quality Jeep parts. Omix-Ada has everything from licensed parts for concours restorations, to stock replacement parts for repairing Jeeps from the 1940s to the present day, as well as heavy-duty and high-performance parts sold under the Rugged Ridge®, Alloy USA®, Outland®, ORV Suspension, and Precision Gear® brands. Omix-Ada engineers are constantly developing and trail testing new products to make sure they're perfected for you, and the company has won numerous awards at the annual SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show.