Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

Neoisthe1 proclaimed:

> I was looking under the radiator and can not find a way to drain the radiator
> other than removing the lower hose. Is there a radiator drain valve down
> there somewhere I'm missing ?
>
> Also , when changing coolant , do you guys also drain the engine block ?
>
Which engine? V8 or 6?

On the 6, the radiator should have a draincock on the lower right. On
the V8, on the lower left. Drain first with radiator cap on, then
remove cap to continue. Then drain the block if desired...it can
hold quite a bit of coolant.

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

Neoisthe1 proclaimed:

> I was looking under the radiator and can not find a way to drain the radiator
> other than removing the lower hose. Is there a radiator drain valve down
> there somewhere I'm missing ?
>
> Also , when changing coolant , do you guys also drain the engine block ?
>
Which engine? V8 or 6?

On the 6, the radiator should have a draincock on the lower right. On
the V8, on the lower left. Drain first with radiator cap on, then
remove cap to continue. Then drain the block if desired...it can
hold quite a bit of coolant.

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

Neoisthe1 proclaimed:

> I was looking under the radiator and can not find a way to drain the radiator
> other than removing the lower hose. Is there a radiator drain valve down
> there somewhere I'm missing ?
>
> Also , when changing coolant , do you guys also drain the engine block ?
>
Which engine? V8 or 6?

On the 6, the radiator should have a draincock on the lower right. On
the V8, on the lower left. Drain first with radiator cap on, then
remove cap to continue. Then drain the block if desired...it can
hold quite a bit of coolant.

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

>I had a hard time finding it the first time I changed the fluid on my old
>Cherokee. Once you find it, it'll be the only thing you see down there from
>that moment on :)
>n. >>

Thanks everyone for responding, I finally found it with your help - if it was
a snake it would have bitten me - LOL.

Next novice question - while I am under there I might as well do a lube job -
any advice on fittings,type of lube to use, etc. I assume the ball joints,
steering, any other places ?

Again thanks for all your advice,
Morph

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

>I had a hard time finding it the first time I changed the fluid on my old
>Cherokee. Once you find it, it'll be the only thing you see down there from
>that moment on :)
>n. >>

Thanks everyone for responding, I finally found it with your help - if it was
a snake it would have bitten me - LOL.

Next novice question - while I am under there I might as well do a lube job -
any advice on fittings,type of lube to use, etc. I assume the ball joints,
steering, any other places ?

Again thanks for all your advice,
Morph

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

>I had a hard time finding it the first time I changed the fluid on my old
>Cherokee. Once you find it, it'll be the only thing you see down there from
>that moment on :)
>n. >>

Thanks everyone for responding, I finally found it with your help - if it was
a snake it would have bitten me - LOL.

Next novice question - while I am under there I might as well do a lube job -
any advice on fittings,type of lube to use, etc. I assume the ball joints,
steering, any other places ?

Again thanks for all your advice,
Morph

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

>I had a hard time finding it the first time I changed the fluid on my old
>Cherokee. Once you find it, it'll be the only thing you see down there from
>that moment on :)
>n. >>

Thanks everyone for responding, I finally found it with your help - if it was
a snake it would have bitten me - LOL.

Next novice question - while I am under there I might as well do a lube job -
any advice on fittings,type of lube to use, etc. I assume the ball joints,
steering, any other places ?

Again thanks for all your advice,
Morph

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

Drain the block too, even thought the coolant has good color if the
previous changes were Prestone. Often you'll find the sediment
solidified and have to use a screwdriver to open it up. Put silicone on
the threads, and only use about ten pounds of torque, so as to make it
easier for the next guy.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Neoisthe1 wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone for responding, I finally found it with your help - if it was
> a snake it would have bitten me - LOL.
>
> Next novice question - while I am under there I might as well do a lube job -
> any advice on fittings,type of lube to use, etc. I assume the ball joints,
> steering, any other places ?
>
> Again thanks for all your advice,
> Morph

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

Drain the block too, even thought the coolant has good color if the
previous changes were Prestone. Often you'll find the sediment
solidified and have to use a screwdriver to open it up. Put silicone on
the threads, and only use about ten pounds of torque, so as to make it
easier for the next guy.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Neoisthe1 wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone for responding, I finally found it with your help - if it was
> a snake it would have bitten me - LOL.
>
> Next novice question - while I am under there I might as well do a lube job -
> any advice on fittings,type of lube to use, etc. I assume the ball joints,
> steering, any other places ?
>
> Again thanks for all your advice,
> Morph

Re: 98 JGC radiator question
 

Drain the block too, even thought the coolant has good color if the
previous changes were Prestone. Often you'll find the sediment
solidified and have to use a screwdriver to open it up. Put silicone on
the threads, and only use about ten pounds of torque, so as to make it
easier for the next guy.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Neoisthe1 wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone for responding, I finally found it with your help - if it was
> a snake it would have bitten me - LOL.
>
> Next novice question - while I am under there I might as well do a lube job -
> any advice on fittings,type of lube to use, etc. I assume the ball joints,
> steering, any other places ?
>
> Again thanks for all your advice,
> Morph