Re: '98 TJ Overheating Problem
 

All serpentine belts use reverse rotation. I have bought three
pumps for friends with the old nash six and all were boxed incorrectly.
Compare: http://www.----------.com/waterPump.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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GTK wrote:
>
> Engine was overheating. Replaced the thermo, water pump, and radiator
> cap. Flushed and refilled radiator. Engine is still overheating (temp
> gauge reads to the right of "210" or dead center). Also noticed no heat
> blowing inside from heater. Any ideas? Clogged heater coil? Does
> the 4.0L engine in a '98 require the "reverse rotation" water pump?
> Didn't notice the old pump as reverse rotation, but when I look at it
> and consider which direction the pulley is turning it sure looks like
> the pump blades are in the wrong direction!

Re: '98 TJ Overheating Problem
 

All serpentine belts use reverse rotation. I have bought three
pumps for friends with the old nash six and all were boxed incorrectly.
Compare: http://www.----------.com/waterPump.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

GTK wrote:
>
> Engine was overheating. Replaced the thermo, water pump, and radiator
> cap. Flushed and refilled radiator. Engine is still overheating (temp
> gauge reads to the right of "210" or dead center). Also noticed no heat
> blowing inside from heater. Any ideas? Clogged heater coil? Does
> the 4.0L engine in a '98 require the "reverse rotation" water pump?
> Didn't notice the old pump as reverse rotation, but when I look at it
> and consider which direction the pulley is turning it sure looks like
> the pump blades are in the wrong direction!

Re: '98 TJ Overheating Problem
 

All serpentine belts use reverse rotation. I have bought three
pumps for friends with the old nash six and all were boxed incorrectly.
Compare: http://www.----------.com/waterPump.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

GTK wrote:
>
> Engine was overheating. Replaced the thermo, water pump, and radiator
> cap. Flushed and refilled radiator. Engine is still overheating (temp
> gauge reads to the right of "210" or dead center). Also noticed no heat
> blowing inside from heater. Any ideas? Clogged heater coil? Does
> the 4.0L engine in a '98 require the "reverse rotation" water pump?
> Didn't notice the old pump as reverse rotation, but when I look at it
> and consider which direction the pulley is turning it sure looks like
> the pump blades are in the wrong direction!