1983 Jeep Cherokee Engine Parts

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

4 Camshaft parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — MELLING and ENGINETECH.

The High Performance section lists 1 option from MELLING — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MELLING MTA1 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ENGINETECH and MELLING supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ENGINETECH ES646.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: MELLING MTA1, ENGINETECH ES646 and MELLING SRC5, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft & Lifter kits. Read more

3 Camshaft & Lifter Kit parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from MELLING.

Listed part numbers: MELLING CLSRC8, MELLING CLMTA1 and MELLING CLSRC5.

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

6 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH CC480P, ENGINETECH CC481 and MAHLE / CLEVITE SH1980S, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

4 Camshaft Plug parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from DORMAN. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 555076, DORMAN 550027 and DORMAN 555123, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

11 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BB632J. 1 part fits every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include AJUSA 54287000, FEL-PRO CS81692 and VICTOR REINZ 081008801.

This table covers the crankshafts that turn piston motion into rotation. Read more

This group shows a single part: ENGINETECH 251400.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

7 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH BC329J, KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB763SI and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5518AM, among others listed above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Crankshaft Main Bearing seal surface. Read more

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE A222.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

6 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN, NATIONAL and 1 other brand.

This group includes NATIONAL 99179, SCHAEFFLER SR3500 and SCHAEFFLER SS3512 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

16 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, BCA and 6 other brands. FEL-PRO BS40612 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

6 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, AJUSA and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 10241900, FEL-PRO 8778PT and FEL-PRO 8266PT1, among others listed above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

7 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 52538800, FEL-PRO HS8778PT and FEL-PRO HS8266PT4, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee.

Part numbers include DORMAN 565069 and DORMAN 116201.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface. Read more

5 Cylinder Repair Sleeve parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — MELLING and ENGINETECH.

This group includes ENGINETECH ESL1155, MELLING CSL120 and MELLING CSL220 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

KAT'S HEATERS supplies the 5 Engine Block Heater parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee.

Part numbers include KAT'S HEATERS 13100, KAT'S HEATERS 11611 and KAT'S HEATERS 11610, among others listed above.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

9 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, AJUSA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 2601151.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 2601151, AJUSA 50487800 and ENGINE PRO 301134, among others listed above.

This table covers the Engine rebuild kits. Read more

2 Engine Rebuild Kit parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from ENGINETECH.

This group includes ENGINETECH MKJ360A and ENGINETECH RCJ360A.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

5 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from QUALCAST, SBI and ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH V1849, QUALCAST 101441 and QUALCAST 101326, among others listed above.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

23 Expansion Plug parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 5 brands — PIONEER, DORMAN, MELLING and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 555069. 1 part fits every engine; the other 22 are engine-specific.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

7 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 5 brands — ATP, PIONEER, DAYCO and 2 other brands.

Part numbers include ATP 102007, ATP 102001 and DAYCO PB1483N, among others listed above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Harmonic Balancer seal surface. Read more

3 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from PIONEER and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE A221, PIONEER HB1121 and PIONEER HB4124.

This table covers the Intake & Exhaust Manifold gasket sets. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

5 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, AJUSA, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15510.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15510, AJUSA 13133700 and FEL-PRO MS90949 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 5 brands — AJUSA, ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands.

Part numbers include AJUSA 00808300, ENGINETECH IA390 and FEL-PRO MS96011, among others listed above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

5 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from QUALCAST, SBI and ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH V1806, QUALCAST 101442 and QUALCAST 101258, among others listed above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

9 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR, PIONEER and 2 other brands. DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A2330 carries the "Popular" badge.

High Performance: 1 part, from ENERGY SUSPENSION. A representative part number is ENERGY SUSPENSION 21102G.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR, PIONEER and 1 other brand. DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A2330 is listed in this group.

4 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A2330, ENERGY SUSPENSION 21102G and ANCHOR 2330, among others listed above.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

21 Oil parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from MOBIL and VALVOLINE. MOBIL 125195 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

In the Conventional grade, VALVOLINE supplies 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Conventional" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 797578.

In the Full Synthetic grade, MOBIL and VALVOLINE supply 8 parts: full-synthetic oils. A representative part number is MOBIL 125195.

The High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) section lists 8 options from MOBIL and VALVOLINE — oils grouped for high-mileage engines. MOBIL 103767 is listed in this group.

In the Synthetic Blend grade, MOBIL supplies 2 parts: synthetic-blend oils. A representative part number is MOBIL 124406.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

2 Oil Cooler Mounting Kit parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from HAYDEN. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

This group includes HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the Oil Dipstick tubes. Read more

One part is listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee — OMIX-ADA 1742403.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

9 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from DORMAN and AGS. AGS ODP00016 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include AGS ODP00016, DORMAN 090052 and DORMAN 090195, among others listed above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

7 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — DORMAN, ULTRA-POWER and NEEDA. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 095147. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 095147 and DORMAN 095001, among others listed above.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

One part is listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee — MOTORAD MO85.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

24 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from FRAM, VARIOUS MFR, WIX and 8 other brands. CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH59 carries the "Popular" badge. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 16 are engine-specific.

In the Economy grade, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, FVP, PRO-TEC and 2 other brands supply 9 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH59.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, FRAM, ACDELCO, MOBIL and 1 other brand supply 6 parts: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO UPF61R.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from WIX, HASTINGS / BALDWIN, ACDELCO and 4 other brands. ACDELCO PF46E is listed in this group.

This table covers the Oil Filter Adapter Gasket O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

2 Oil Filter Adapter Gasket / O-Ring parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 70301 and VICTOR REINZ 711347400.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

4 Oil Pan parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — ATP, DORMAN, PIONEER and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ATP 103079, DORMAN 264222 and PIONEER 501018, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

11 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO OS34308R carries the "Popular" badge.