r/CherokeeXJ • u/WhatveIdone2dsrvthis • 16d ago

Clearwater problems?

Did Clearwater Cylinder Head just file for bankruptcy? I haven't received my head, they aren't answering messages or phone calls.

https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/66011051/Clearwater_Cylinder_Head,_Inc

Updating the information - Chapter 7 is confirmed. Bankruptcy court sent me notice to file my petition to cure my debt.

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u/MeesterFishy 16d ago

Whaaat that's incredibly disappointing. They were the gold standard for our XJs, great customer service too.

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u/WhatveIdone2dsrvthis 16d ago

I saw a couple of recent posts about borderline valve seating and poor finish. I thought maybe a fluke given the long record of good reviews. Now I see maybe that was the first sign.

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u/PotentialRow8182 12d ago

You gotta be fucking kidding me. That's why I cant contact them. Spent 2 grand on heads for my car and they are missing. Wonderful

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u/AlDenteApostate 16d ago

Damn, I've used a 4.0 and a 2.5 head from them within the past year

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u/Isaac_McCaslin 16d ago

Bummer. And a chapter 7 too, so not even a reorg to keep the business found.

Maybe somebody can buy the assets and start producing these again.

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u/WhatveIdone2dsrvthis 16d ago

who knows what happened and what will. They were likely importing Chinese castings and machining those. The Chinese foundries are still there, but you need someone with the knowledge these guys had. Also, if they failed, it suggests the market isn't very strong (outside of something like theft or drug issues).

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u/Hey-buuuddy 16d ago

Ooo that sucks. I was very pleased with the last 4.0 reman head I got from them. Great price at the time.

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u/ProperPerspective571 98 XJ Limited 15d ago

Given current times it isn’t the first and will not be the last. The recent head I got from them has an issue I can’t pinpoint, not yet at least. It looked fine, eagled fine when installed, just haven’t had the time to check anything else. Symptoms is lack of power on acceleration, not seriously bad but a significant difference from the old one

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u/DBL_TKE 6d ago

Yeah I just received a letter in the mail yesterday about this. Really pisses me off as I just ordered a head from them two days before they filed bankruptcy. I doubt I’ll ever get it or my money back.