94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
09-08-2006, 09:36 AM
#21
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Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Not to imply that this is the cause but DC says the factory clamps should
always be replaced because they cannot be retensioned.
Replacement stainless steel screw clamps are generally 2 for 99 cents and
are reusable
Where is your XJ's expansion tank?
Does the radiator to expansion tank tubing run through that area?
Does the exhaust smell sweet?
What prompted the radiator change last summer?
Did you also replace the radiator cap at that time?
Was the thermostat checked or changed?
What coolant was used?
You can visualize the freeze plugs in difficult places by use of a small
mirror, a leaking plug will show rust or coolant traces. You may have a
better view from underneath.
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
always be replaced because they cannot be retensioned.
Replacement stainless steel screw clamps are generally 2 for 99 cents and
are reusable
Where is your XJ's expansion tank?
Does the radiator to expansion tank tubing run through that area?
Does the exhaust smell sweet?
What prompted the radiator change last summer?
Did you also replace the radiator cap at that time?
Was the thermostat checked or changed?
What coolant was used?
You can visualize the freeze plugs in difficult places by use of a small
mirror, a leaking plug will show rust or coolant traces. You may have a
better view from underneath.
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
09-08-2006, 09:36 AM
#22
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Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Not to imply that this is the cause but DC says the factory clamps should
always be replaced because they cannot be retensioned.
Replacement stainless steel screw clamps are generally 2 for 99 cents and
are reusable
Where is your XJ's expansion tank?
Does the radiator to expansion tank tubing run through that area?
Does the exhaust smell sweet?
What prompted the radiator change last summer?
Did you also replace the radiator cap at that time?
Was the thermostat checked or changed?
What coolant was used?
You can visualize the freeze plugs in difficult places by use of a small
mirror, a leaking plug will show rust or coolant traces. You may have a
better view from underneath.
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
always be replaced because they cannot be retensioned.
Replacement stainless steel screw clamps are generally 2 for 99 cents and
are reusable
Where is your XJ's expansion tank?
Does the radiator to expansion tank tubing run through that area?
Does the exhaust smell sweet?
What prompted the radiator change last summer?
Did you also replace the radiator cap at that time?
Was the thermostat checked or changed?
What coolant was used?
You can visualize the freeze plugs in difficult places by use of a small
mirror, a leaking plug will show rust or coolant traces. You may have a
better view from underneath.
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
09-08-2006, 09:46 AM
#23
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Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Those are one use only clamps that should be tossed in the garbage when
removed. They lose their spring memory when flexed the second time
usually because or heat and/or the old hose has swelled so they need to
expand more than the original installation calls for.
You should replace them with the screw strap type.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
fraserwag@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
> > my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> > but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> > for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it only
> > leaks every so often when the car is cool.
removed. They lose their spring memory when flexed the second time
usually because or heat and/or the old hose has swelled so they need to
expand more than the original installation calls for.
You should replace them with the screw strap type.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
fraserwag@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
> > my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> > but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> > for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it only
> > leaks every so often when the car is cool.
09-08-2006, 09:46 AM
#24
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Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Those are one use only clamps that should be tossed in the garbage when
removed. They lose their spring memory when flexed the second time
usually because or heat and/or the old hose has swelled so they need to
expand more than the original installation calls for.
You should replace them with the screw strap type.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
fraserwag@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
> > my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> > but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> > for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it only
> > leaks every so often when the car is cool.
removed. They lose their spring memory when flexed the second time
usually because or heat and/or the old hose has swelled so they need to
expand more than the original installation calls for.
You should replace them with the screw strap type.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
fraserwag@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
> > my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> > but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> > for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it only
> > leaks every so often when the car is cool.
09-08-2006, 09:46 AM
#25
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Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Those are one use only clamps that should be tossed in the garbage when
removed. They lose their spring memory when flexed the second time
usually because or heat and/or the old hose has swelled so they need to
expand more than the original installation calls for.
You should replace them with the screw strap type.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
fraserwag@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
> > my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> > but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> > for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it only
> > leaks every so often when the car is cool.
removed. They lose their spring memory when flexed the second time
usually because or heat and/or the old hose has swelled so they need to
expand more than the original installation calls for.
You should replace them with the screw strap type.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
fraserwag@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
> > my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> > but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> > for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it only
> > leaks every so often when the car is cool.
09-08-2006, 09:48 AM
#26
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Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
I missed some of this thread, but if you can't find the leak, take the
vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
Chris
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
Chris
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
09-08-2006, 09:48 AM
#27
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Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
I missed some of this thread, but if you can't find the leak, take the
vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
Chris
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
Chris
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
09-08-2006, 09:48 AM
#28
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Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
I missed some of this thread, but if you can't find the leak, take the
vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
Chris
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
Chris
<fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> on the major hoses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> gcdenis wrote:
>> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
>> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
>> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
>> only
>> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
>
09-08-2006, 10:42 AM
#29
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Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
You can now buy the kit at the local auto parts stores for this test.
It comes with dye, glasses and a light I believe.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
c wrote:
>
> I missed some of this thread, but if you can't find the leak, take the
> vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
> fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
> have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
>
> Chris
>
> <fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> >I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> > It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> > on the major hoses.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > gcdenis wrote:
> >> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> >> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> >> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
> >> only
> >> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
> >
It comes with dye, glasses and a light I believe.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
c wrote:
>
> I missed some of this thread, but if you can't find the leak, take the
> vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
> fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
> have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
>
> Chris
>
> <fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> >I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> > It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> > on the major hoses.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > gcdenis wrote:
> >> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> >> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> >> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
> >> only
> >> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
> >
09-08-2006, 10:42 AM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
You can now buy the kit at the local auto parts stores for this test.
It comes with dye, glasses and a light I believe.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
c wrote:
>
> I missed some of this thread, but if you can't find the leak, take the
> vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
> fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
> have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
>
> Chris
>
> <fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> >I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> > It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> > on the major hoses.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > gcdenis wrote:
> >> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> >> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> >> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
> >> only
> >> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
> >
It comes with dye, glasses and a light I believe.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
c wrote:
>
> I missed some of this thread, but if you can't find the leak, take the
> vehicle to a competent shop that has the leak test system that uses
> fluorescent dye and UV light. My friend uses this system in his shop, and I
> have seen how easy it is to pinpoint even the smallest leaks.
>
> Chris
>
> <fraserwag@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1157720942.653703.203120@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> >I replaced the radiator last summer, so I think I should be ok there.
> > It really is a puzzler. I've still go the factory spring-style clamps
> > on the major hoses.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > gcdenis wrote:
> >> my 96 jeep just went through the same thing and I had a clogged radiator
> >> but yours doesn't sound that bad. Does it only leak when its cold or sat
> >> for a while? It might just be a clamp thats not tightened well and it
> >> only
> >> leaks every so often when the car is cool.
> >