86 jeep cherokee laredo
12-10-2005, 10:29 AM
#71
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
> Thank-you in advance for the comments this post will compel. The fluid
> that was leaking on 12/6 was not oil. I took it to jiffy lube and they
> said it was leaking from the radiator. I have not had any leaks from the
> radiator before so I asked what could cause this. Staff there said the
> cap may have been put on wrong or the thermostat was not functioning.
That's not a good answer. WHERE was the coolant leaking from? If they did
a half-*** job reconnecting the hoses that'd certainly be a problem. If
they improperly installed the thermostat and it overheats you'll have even
more problems.
> The
> drive lever was disengaged completely. I tried putting it into reverse to
> revive it but it didn't work. Now I am st5uck in four wheel drive.
Could be they misaligned the lever when reinstalling the new engine. Might
be as simple as getting it adjusted properly.
> I won't complete my letter till I hear from you guys and Jeep.
It basically sounds like you're not going to recover anwhere near enough of
the costs you've incurred. Sue the shop to recover some portion of your
expenses and move on. Find another shop and don't hold out much hope for
warranty coverage on the replacement engine. You might be able to get a
sympathetic response from the engine reman. company but I wouldn't bet on
it.
> that was leaking on 12/6 was not oil. I took it to jiffy lube and they
> said it was leaking from the radiator. I have not had any leaks from the
> radiator before so I asked what could cause this. Staff there said the
> cap may have been put on wrong or the thermostat was not functioning.
That's not a good answer. WHERE was the coolant leaking from? If they did
a half-*** job reconnecting the hoses that'd certainly be a problem. If
they improperly installed the thermostat and it overheats you'll have even
more problems.
> The
> drive lever was disengaged completely. I tried putting it into reverse to
> revive it but it didn't work. Now I am st5uck in four wheel drive.
Could be they misaligned the lever when reinstalling the new engine. Might
be as simple as getting it adjusted properly.
> I won't complete my letter till I hear from you guys and Jeep.
It basically sounds like you're not going to recover anwhere near enough of
the costs you've incurred. Sue the shop to recover some portion of your
expenses and move on. Find another shop and don't hold out much hope for
warranty coverage on the replacement engine. You might be able to get a
sympathetic response from the engine reman. company but I wouldn't bet on
it.
12-10-2005, 10:29 AM
#72
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
> Thank-you in advance for the comments this post will compel. The fluid
> that was leaking on 12/6 was not oil. I took it to jiffy lube and they
> said it was leaking from the radiator. I have not had any leaks from the
> radiator before so I asked what could cause this. Staff there said the
> cap may have been put on wrong or the thermostat was not functioning.
That's not a good answer. WHERE was the coolant leaking from? If they did
a half-*** job reconnecting the hoses that'd certainly be a problem. If
they improperly installed the thermostat and it overheats you'll have even
more problems.
> The
> drive lever was disengaged completely. I tried putting it into reverse to
> revive it but it didn't work. Now I am st5uck in four wheel drive.
Could be they misaligned the lever when reinstalling the new engine. Might
be as simple as getting it adjusted properly.
> I won't complete my letter till I hear from you guys and Jeep.
It basically sounds like you're not going to recover anwhere near enough of
the costs you've incurred. Sue the shop to recover some portion of your
expenses and move on. Find another shop and don't hold out much hope for
warranty coverage on the replacement engine. You might be able to get a
sympathetic response from the engine reman. company but I wouldn't bet on
it.
> that was leaking on 12/6 was not oil. I took it to jiffy lube and they
> said it was leaking from the radiator. I have not had any leaks from the
> radiator before so I asked what could cause this. Staff there said the
> cap may have been put on wrong or the thermostat was not functioning.
That's not a good answer. WHERE was the coolant leaking from? If they did
a half-*** job reconnecting the hoses that'd certainly be a problem. If
they improperly installed the thermostat and it overheats you'll have even
more problems.
> The
> drive lever was disengaged completely. I tried putting it into reverse to
> revive it but it didn't work. Now I am st5uck in four wheel drive.
Could be they misaligned the lever when reinstalling the new engine. Might
be as simple as getting it adjusted properly.
> I won't complete my letter till I hear from you guys and Jeep.
It basically sounds like you're not going to recover anwhere near enough of
the costs you've incurred. Sue the shop to recover some portion of your
expenses and move on. Find another shop and don't hold out much hope for
warranty coverage on the replacement engine. You might be able to get a
sympathetic response from the engine reman. company but I wouldn't bet on
it.
12-10-2005, 10:29 AM
#73
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
> Thank-you in advance for the comments this post will compel. The fluid
> that was leaking on 12/6 was not oil. I took it to jiffy lube and they
> said it was leaking from the radiator. I have not had any leaks from the
> radiator before so I asked what could cause this. Staff there said the
> cap may have been put on wrong or the thermostat was not functioning.
That's not a good answer. WHERE was the coolant leaking from? If they did
a half-*** job reconnecting the hoses that'd certainly be a problem. If
they improperly installed the thermostat and it overheats you'll have even
more problems.
> The
> drive lever was disengaged completely. I tried putting it into reverse to
> revive it but it didn't work. Now I am st5uck in four wheel drive.
Could be they misaligned the lever when reinstalling the new engine. Might
be as simple as getting it adjusted properly.
> I won't complete my letter till I hear from you guys and Jeep.
It basically sounds like you're not going to recover anwhere near enough of
the costs you've incurred. Sue the shop to recover some portion of your
expenses and move on. Find another shop and don't hold out much hope for
warranty coverage on the replacement engine. You might be able to get a
sympathetic response from the engine reman. company but I wouldn't bet on
it.
> that was leaking on 12/6 was not oil. I took it to jiffy lube and they
> said it was leaking from the radiator. I have not had any leaks from the
> radiator before so I asked what could cause this. Staff there said the
> cap may have been put on wrong or the thermostat was not functioning.
That's not a good answer. WHERE was the coolant leaking from? If they did
a half-*** job reconnecting the hoses that'd certainly be a problem. If
they improperly installed the thermostat and it overheats you'll have even
more problems.
> The
> drive lever was disengaged completely. I tried putting it into reverse to
> revive it but it didn't work. Now I am st5uck in four wheel drive.
Could be they misaligned the lever when reinstalling the new engine. Might
be as simple as getting it adjusted properly.
> I won't complete my letter till I hear from you guys and Jeep.
It basically sounds like you're not going to recover anwhere near enough of
the costs you've incurred. Sue the shop to recover some portion of your
expenses and move on. Find another shop and don't hold out much hope for
warranty coverage on the replacement engine. You might be able to get a
sympathetic response from the engine reman. company but I wouldn't bet on
it.
12-10-2005, 10:43 AM
#74
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
Hi WKearny99,
It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
leak.
It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
leak.
12-10-2005, 10:43 AM
#75
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
Hi WKearny99,
It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
leak.
It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
leak.
12-10-2005, 10:43 AM
#76
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
Hi WKearny99,
It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
leak.
It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
leak.
12-10-2005, 11:17 AM
#77
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
kwbacb did pass the time by typing:
> Hi WKearny99,
>
> It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
> directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
> only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
> does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
> leak.
Check the overflow bottle and the plastic line that feeds it for a teeny
crack.
> Hi WKearny99,
>
> It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
> directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
> only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
> does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
> leak.
Check the overflow bottle and the plastic line that feeds it for a teeny
crack.
12-10-2005, 11:17 AM
#78
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
kwbacb did pass the time by typing:
> Hi WKearny99,
>
> It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
> directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
> only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
> does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
> leak.
Check the overflow bottle and the plastic line that feeds it for a teeny
crack.
> Hi WKearny99,
>
> It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
> directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
> only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
> does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
> leak.
Check the overflow bottle and the plastic line that feeds it for a teeny
crack.
12-10-2005, 11:17 AM
#79
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
kwbacb did pass the time by typing:
> Hi WKearny99,
>
> It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
> directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
> only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
> does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
> leak.
Check the overflow bottle and the plastic line that feeds it for a teeny
crack.
> Hi WKearny99,
>
> It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
> directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
> only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
> does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
> leak.
Check the overflow bottle and the plastic line that feeds it for a teeny
crack.
12-10-2005, 01:31 PM
#80
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Re: 86 jeep cherokee laredo
DougW wrote:
> kwbacb did pass the time by typing:
>
>>Hi WKearny99,
>>
>>It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
>>directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
>>only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
>>does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
>>leak.
>
>
> Check the overflow bottle and the plastic line that feeds it for a teeny
> crack.
I'd like to point out to kwbacb that he should check this under the same
conditions that make it leak -- first stop of the day after his 10 to 20
mi. drive. If, as Doug is thinking, there's a leak in the overflow
system it might be nearly invisible -- as it was on my `89 Cherokee with
a hairline crack in the coolant recovery bottle. I only found it
because I passed my hand through the fine misting spray that came out of
the crack, but tracing the line and the bottle with a business card or
other small piece of paper might help.
> kwbacb did pass the time by typing:
>
>>Hi WKearny99,
>>
>>It is leaking from the front right(side of car where battery is) side
>>directly under the radiator in small amounts. It leaks inconsistently-
>>only when I stop the car after my first drive(10-20 mi.) of the day. It
>>does not overheat. The rest of the day and at all of my stops it does not
>>leak.
>
>
> Check the overflow bottle and the plastic line that feeds it for a teeny
> crack.
I'd like to point out to kwbacb that he should check this under the same
conditions that make it leak -- first stop of the day after his 10 to 20
mi. drive. If, as Doug is thinking, there's a leak in the overflow
system it might be nearly invisible -- as it was on my `89 Cherokee with
a hairline crack in the coolant recovery bottle. I only found it
because I passed my hand through the fine misting spray that came out of
the crack, but tracing the line and the bottle with a business card or
other small piece of paper might help.