94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
09-08-2006, 10:42 AM
#31
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.
> >
09-08-2006, 11:26 AM
#32
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> 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.
>> >
his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> 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.
>> >
09-08-2006, 11:26 AM
#33
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> 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.
>> >
his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> 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.
>> >
09-08-2006, 11:26 AM
#34
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> 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.
>> >
his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> 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.
>> >
09-08-2006, 11:46 AM
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Water from a garden hose should work fine for antifreeze.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b6859$45018c96$422afc51$26355@FUSE.NET...
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over
the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just
Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
>
>
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b6859$45018c96$422afc51$26355@FUSE.NET...
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over
the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just
Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
>
>
09-08-2006, 11:46 AM
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Water from a garden hose should work fine for antifreeze.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b6859$45018c96$422afc51$26355@FUSE.NET...
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over
the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just
Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
>
>
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b6859$45018c96$422afc51$26355@FUSE.NET...
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over
the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just
Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
>
>
09-08-2006, 11:46 AM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Water from a garden hose should work fine for antifreeze.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b6859$45018c96$422afc51$26355@FUSE.NET...
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over
the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just
Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
>
>
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b6859$45018c96$422afc51$26355@FUSE.NET...
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over
the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just
Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
>
>
09-08-2006, 11:56 AM
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Some clamp leaks are sneaky. They can hold when under pressure, but
leak as they cool down.
My preferred way to find a leak is to hit some mud puddles. Once the
engine dries, the leak will be really obvious.
I have only ever used a garden hose on my engines. I don't usually try
to get the grease off, just the dirt off. I have never seen a greasy
engine rust, but have a dry oil pan with perforations through it.
Mike
billy ray wrote:
>
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
leak as they cool down.
My preferred way to find a leak is to hit some mud puddles. Once the
engine dries, the leak will be really obvious.
I have only ever used a garden hose on my engines. I don't usually try
to get the grease off, just the dirt off. I have never seen a greasy
engine rust, but have a dry oil pan with perforations through it.
Mike
billy ray wrote:
>
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
09-08-2006, 11:56 AM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Some clamp leaks are sneaky. They can hold when under pressure, but
leak as they cool down.
My preferred way to find a leak is to hit some mud puddles. Once the
engine dries, the leak will be really obvious.
I have only ever used a garden hose on my engines. I don't usually try
to get the grease off, just the dirt off. I have never seen a greasy
engine rust, but have a dry oil pan with perforations through it.
Mike
billy ray wrote:
>
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
leak as they cool down.
My preferred way to find a leak is to hit some mud puddles. Once the
engine dries, the leak will be really obvious.
I have only ever used a garden hose on my engines. I don't usually try
to get the grease off, just the dirt off. I have never seen a greasy
engine rust, but have a dry oil pan with perforations through it.
Mike
billy ray wrote:
>
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
09-08-2006, 11:56 AM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Some clamp leaks are sneaky. They can hold when under pressure, but
leak as they cool down.
My preferred way to find a leak is to hit some mud puddles. Once the
engine dries, the leak will be really obvious.
I have only ever used a garden hose on my engines. I don't usually try
to get the grease off, just the dirt off. I have never seen a greasy
engine rust, but have a dry oil pan with perforations through it.
Mike
billy ray wrote:
>
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
leak as they cool down.
My preferred way to find a leak is to hit some mud puddles. Once the
engine dries, the leak will be really obvious.
I have only ever used a garden hose on my engines. I don't usually try
to get the grease off, just the dirt off. I have never seen a greasy
engine rust, but have a dry oil pan with perforations through it.
Mike
billy ray wrote:
>
> If he is getting puddles that are big enough to track by the fluid drop in
> his expansion tank then he has a sizable leak somewhere.
>
> Per the UV treatment, a leak this size would have blown coolant all over the
> engine compartment, how do you clean the engine compartment? Will just Gunk
> and a garden hose work or do you need high pressure and degreasers?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45018158.3D46D31@sympatico.ca...
> > 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.
> >> >
