Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
#271
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Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
He's a grade A moron. Every 50,000 miles for a street vehicle, 10,000 if you
wheel, and every time you get water in there.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:eomv0g$njp$1@aioe.org...
> When I went to Auto Zone for fluid for the XJ's diffs, the guy looked at
> me funny and made some comment about not seeing the need for it until the
> vehicle was like 30 years old.
> I shrugged my shoulders and bought the fluid.
> Of course, I guess he 'does' work at Auto Zone for a reason...
>
> Carl wrote:
>> I don't either.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>>> hmmm
>>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>>> "LIFETIME" lol
>>> The vehicles I repair come from the factory saying that the fluids in
>>> the transaxles (both auto and manual), cooling system are all lifetime
>>> fluids.
>>> AFAIK They can even get away with oil changes every 2 years or 15,000
>>> kms, but not in the USA.
>>>
>>> I would say only a few people change their brake fluid every 2 years
>>> though, and I don't know any of them
>>> Some people don't even read their owner's manuals to know what they need
>>> to do! 8^)
>>> They have to trust their repair shops which usually repair problems and
>>> usually aren't focusing on maintenance. ;-(
>>>
>>> You are right........most people don't "maintain" their vehicles on time
>>> not even me! ;-)
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> --
>>> later,
>>> dave AKA vwdoc1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote
>>>> How many of those people change thier diff lube, coolant, power
>>>> steering fluid, brake fluid, ect on time?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>
>>
wheel, and every time you get water in there.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:eomv0g$njp$1@aioe.org...
> When I went to Auto Zone for fluid for the XJ's diffs, the guy looked at
> me funny and made some comment about not seeing the need for it until the
> vehicle was like 30 years old.
> I shrugged my shoulders and bought the fluid.
> Of course, I guess he 'does' work at Auto Zone for a reason...
>
> Carl wrote:
>> I don't either.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>>> hmmm
>>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>>> "LIFETIME" lol
>>> The vehicles I repair come from the factory saying that the fluids in
>>> the transaxles (both auto and manual), cooling system are all lifetime
>>> fluids.
>>> AFAIK They can even get away with oil changes every 2 years or 15,000
>>> kms, but not in the USA.
>>>
>>> I would say only a few people change their brake fluid every 2 years
>>> though, and I don't know any of them
>>> Some people don't even read their owner's manuals to know what they need
>>> to do! 8^)
>>> They have to trust their repair shops which usually repair problems and
>>> usually aren't focusing on maintenance. ;-(
>>>
>>> You are right........most people don't "maintain" their vehicles on time
>>> not even me! ;-)
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> --
>>> later,
>>> dave AKA vwdoc1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote
>>>> How many of those people change thier diff lube, coolant, power
>>>> steering fluid, brake fluid, ect on time?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>
>>
#272
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Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
He's a grade A moron. Every 50,000 miles for a street vehicle, 10,000 if you
wheel, and every time you get water in there.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:eomv0g$njp$1@aioe.org...
> When I went to Auto Zone for fluid for the XJ's diffs, the guy looked at
> me funny and made some comment about not seeing the need for it until the
> vehicle was like 30 years old.
> I shrugged my shoulders and bought the fluid.
> Of course, I guess he 'does' work at Auto Zone for a reason...
>
> Carl wrote:
>> I don't either.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>>> hmmm
>>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>>> "LIFETIME" lol
>>> The vehicles I repair come from the factory saying that the fluids in
>>> the transaxles (both auto and manual), cooling system are all lifetime
>>> fluids.
>>> AFAIK They can even get away with oil changes every 2 years or 15,000
>>> kms, but not in the USA.
>>>
>>> I would say only a few people change their brake fluid every 2 years
>>> though, and I don't know any of them
>>> Some people don't even read their owner's manuals to know what they need
>>> to do! 8^)
>>> They have to trust their repair shops which usually repair problems and
>>> usually aren't focusing on maintenance. ;-(
>>>
>>> You are right........most people don't "maintain" their vehicles on time
>>> not even me! ;-)
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> --
>>> later,
>>> dave AKA vwdoc1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote
>>>> How many of those people change thier diff lube, coolant, power
>>>> steering fluid, brake fluid, ect on time?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>
>>
wheel, and every time you get water in there.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:eomv0g$njp$1@aioe.org...
> When I went to Auto Zone for fluid for the XJ's diffs, the guy looked at
> me funny and made some comment about not seeing the need for it until the
> vehicle was like 30 years old.
> I shrugged my shoulders and bought the fluid.
> Of course, I guess he 'does' work at Auto Zone for a reason...
>
> Carl wrote:
>> I don't either.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>>> hmmm
>>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>>> "LIFETIME" lol
>>> The vehicles I repair come from the factory saying that the fluids in
>>> the transaxles (both auto and manual), cooling system are all lifetime
>>> fluids.
>>> AFAIK They can even get away with oil changes every 2 years or 15,000
>>> kms, but not in the USA.
>>>
>>> I would say only a few people change their brake fluid every 2 years
>>> though, and I don't know any of them
>>> Some people don't even read their owner's manuals to know what they need
>>> to do! 8^)
>>> They have to trust their repair shops which usually repair problems and
>>> usually aren't focusing on maintenance. ;-(
>>>
>>> You are right........most people don't "maintain" their vehicles on time
>>> not even me! ;-)
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> --
>>> later,
>>> dave AKA vwdoc1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote
>>>> How many of those people change thier diff lube, coolant, power
>>>> steering fluid, brake fluid, ect on time?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>
>>
#273
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Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
He's a grade A moron. Every 50,000 miles for a street vehicle, 10,000 if you
wheel, and every time you get water in there.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:eomv0g$njp$1@aioe.org...
> When I went to Auto Zone for fluid for the XJ's diffs, the guy looked at
> me funny and made some comment about not seeing the need for it until the
> vehicle was like 30 years old.
> I shrugged my shoulders and bought the fluid.
> Of course, I guess he 'does' work at Auto Zone for a reason...
>
> Carl wrote:
>> I don't either.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>>> hmmm
>>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>>> "LIFETIME" lol
>>> The vehicles I repair come from the factory saying that the fluids in
>>> the transaxles (both auto and manual), cooling system are all lifetime
>>> fluids.
>>> AFAIK They can even get away with oil changes every 2 years or 15,000
>>> kms, but not in the USA.
>>>
>>> I would say only a few people change their brake fluid every 2 years
>>> though, and I don't know any of them
>>> Some people don't even read their owner's manuals to know what they need
>>> to do! 8^)
>>> They have to trust their repair shops which usually repair problems and
>>> usually aren't focusing on maintenance. ;-(
>>>
>>> You are right........most people don't "maintain" their vehicles on time
>>> not even me! ;-)
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> --
>>> later,
>>> dave AKA vwdoc1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote
>>>> How many of those people change thier diff lube, coolant, power
>>>> steering fluid, brake fluid, ect on time?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>
>>
wheel, and every time you get water in there.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:eomv0g$njp$1@aioe.org...
> When I went to Auto Zone for fluid for the XJ's diffs, the guy looked at
> me funny and made some comment about not seeing the need for it until the
> vehicle was like 30 years old.
> I shrugged my shoulders and bought the fluid.
> Of course, I guess he 'does' work at Auto Zone for a reason...
>
> Carl wrote:
>> I don't either.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>>> hmmm
>>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>>> "LIFETIME" lol
>>> The vehicles I repair come from the factory saying that the fluids in
>>> the transaxles (both auto and manual), cooling system are all lifetime
>>> fluids.
>>> AFAIK They can even get away with oil changes every 2 years or 15,000
>>> kms, but not in the USA.
>>>
>>> I would say only a few people change their brake fluid every 2 years
>>> though, and I don't know any of them
>>> Some people don't even read their owner's manuals to know what they need
>>> to do! 8^)
>>> They have to trust their repair shops which usually repair problems and
>>> usually aren't focusing on maintenance. ;-(
>>>
>>> You are right........most people don't "maintain" their vehicles on time
>>> not even me! ;-)
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> --
>>> later,
>>> dave AKA vwdoc1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote
>>>> How many of those people change thier diff lube, coolant, power
>>>> steering fluid, brake fluid, ect on time?
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>
>>
#274
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Re: Re: Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
I wonder if the factory even knows when they say "LIFETIME"! lol
I guess it means it will last until you need to replace it! ;-)
His JGC is already 6-7 years old and anything can go bad.
Things just need to make sense..................and the $64,000 question
is..........WHY???????????? :-)
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:lq2dnYMxLpWoYDPYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I don't either.
>
> Carl
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>> hmmm
>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>> "LIFETIME" lol
I guess it means it will last until you need to replace it! ;-)
His JGC is already 6-7 years old and anything can go bad.
Things just need to make sense..................and the $64,000 question
is..........WHY???????????? :-)
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:lq2dnYMxLpWoYDPYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I don't either.
>
> Carl
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>> hmmm
>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>> "LIFETIME" lol
#275
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Re: Re: Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
I wonder if the factory even knows when they say "LIFETIME"! lol
I guess it means it will last until you need to replace it! ;-)
His JGC is already 6-7 years old and anything can go bad.
Things just need to make sense..................and the $64,000 question
is..........WHY???????????? :-)
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:lq2dnYMxLpWoYDPYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I don't either.
>
> Carl
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>> hmmm
>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>> "LIFETIME" lol
I guess it means it will last until you need to replace it! ;-)
His JGC is already 6-7 years old and anything can go bad.
Things just need to make sense..................and the $64,000 question
is..........WHY???????????? :-)
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:lq2dnYMxLpWoYDPYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I don't either.
>
> Carl
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>> hmmm
>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>> "LIFETIME" lol
#276
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Re: Re: Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
I wonder if the factory even knows when they say "LIFETIME"! lol
I guess it means it will last until you need to replace it! ;-)
His JGC is already 6-7 years old and anything can go bad.
Things just need to make sense..................and the $64,000 question
is..........WHY???????????? :-)
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:lq2dnYMxLpWoYDPYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I don't either.
>
> Carl
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>> hmmm
>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>> "LIFETIME" lol
I guess it means it will last until you need to replace it! ;-)
His JGC is already 6-7 years old and anything can go bad.
Things just need to make sense..................and the $64,000 question
is..........WHY???????????? :-)
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:lq2dnYMxLpWoYDPYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I don't either.
>
> Carl
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>> hmmm
>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>> "LIFETIME" lol
#277
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Re: Re: Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
I wonder if the factory even knows when they say "LIFETIME"! lol
I guess it means it will last until you need to replace it! ;-)
His JGC is already 6-7 years old and anything can go bad.
Things just need to make sense..................and the $64,000 question
is..........WHY???????????? :-)
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:lq2dnYMxLpWoYDPYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I don't either.
>
> Carl
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>> hmmm
>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>> "LIFETIME" lol
I guess it means it will last until you need to replace it! ;-)
His JGC is already 6-7 years old and anything can go bad.
Things just need to make sense..................and the $64,000 question
is..........WHY???????????? :-)
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:lq2dnYMxLpWoYDPYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I don't either.
>
> Carl
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hZCrh.11147$ji1.3485@newssvr12.news.prodigy.n et...
>> hmmm
>> I always wondered what the factory means when they claim something is
>> "LIFETIME" lol
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Re: Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:50:23 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>The problem is the loss of fins due to road salt 'and' a marginal system.
>
>In the Cherokee is is so marginal that a second fan is needed if you
>have AC. Ours doesn't but I just got a parts machine that has 'more'
>but not all of the fins on the rad and it and the second fan I am going
>to move over.
6 cyl Cherokees seem to suffer this problem more. Part of the reason
is the shoe horn fit from factory of a long inline 6 in a vehicle that
was not originally designed for it. My wife has a 4 cyl Cherokee and
it never even thinks about loossing its cool. Granted it has less
power but it also has room for a bigger and more efficent clutch fan
and a effective shroud too. If you plan on keeping it for a while I
would strongly suggest a custom raditor with a thicker core for it.
You may even be able to get you current "tanks" recored.
>My CJ7, well...., I have too much stuff out front, a winch and Hella
>lights and need a V8 3 core rad instead of the 'marginal' stock 2 core
>one. When I can't fix that rad anymore, (have snapped it in half twice)
>I will go with the bigger one, otherwise I keep the speed down below 75
>mph on hot days...
I would agree with atleast a 3 core here but you might also consider
installing a flex fan in place of clutch fan in warmer month. It will
add a bit more noise but it will keep your engine cooler in any
senerio because it will maintain positive air flow at all time. YOu
could also consider this for your Cherokee to because if you did on
that you could even scrap the extra electric fan with its air flow
blockage.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
wrote:
>The problem is the loss of fins due to road salt 'and' a marginal system.
>
>In the Cherokee is is so marginal that a second fan is needed if you
>have AC. Ours doesn't but I just got a parts machine that has 'more'
>but not all of the fins on the rad and it and the second fan I am going
>to move over.
6 cyl Cherokees seem to suffer this problem more. Part of the reason
is the shoe horn fit from factory of a long inline 6 in a vehicle that
was not originally designed for it. My wife has a 4 cyl Cherokee and
it never even thinks about loossing its cool. Granted it has less
power but it also has room for a bigger and more efficent clutch fan
and a effective shroud too. If you plan on keeping it for a while I
would strongly suggest a custom raditor with a thicker core for it.
You may even be able to get you current "tanks" recored.
>My CJ7, well...., I have too much stuff out front, a winch and Hella
>lights and need a V8 3 core rad instead of the 'marginal' stock 2 core
>one. When I can't fix that rad anymore, (have snapped it in half twice)
>I will go with the bigger one, otherwise I keep the speed down below 75
>mph on hot days...
I would agree with atleast a 3 core here but you might also consider
installing a flex fan in place of clutch fan in warmer month. It will
add a bit more noise but it will keep your engine cooler in any
senerio because it will maintain positive air flow at all time. YOu
could also consider this for your Cherokee to because if you did on
that you could even scrap the extra electric fan with its air flow
blockage.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:50:23 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>The problem is the loss of fins due to road salt 'and' a marginal system.
>
>In the Cherokee is is so marginal that a second fan is needed if you
>have AC. Ours doesn't but I just got a parts machine that has 'more'
>but not all of the fins on the rad and it and the second fan I am going
>to move over.
6 cyl Cherokees seem to suffer this problem more. Part of the reason
is the shoe horn fit from factory of a long inline 6 in a vehicle that
was not originally designed for it. My wife has a 4 cyl Cherokee and
it never even thinks about loossing its cool. Granted it has less
power but it also has room for a bigger and more efficent clutch fan
and a effective shroud too. If you plan on keeping it for a while I
would strongly suggest a custom raditor with a thicker core for it.
You may even be able to get you current "tanks" recored.
>My CJ7, well...., I have too much stuff out front, a winch and Hella
>lights and need a V8 3 core rad instead of the 'marginal' stock 2 core
>one. When I can't fix that rad anymore, (have snapped it in half twice)
>I will go with the bigger one, otherwise I keep the speed down below 75
>mph on hot days...
I would agree with atleast a 3 core here but you might also consider
installing a flex fan in place of clutch fan in warmer month. It will
add a bit more noise but it will keep your engine cooler in any
senerio because it will maintain positive air flow at all time. YOu
could also consider this for your Cherokee to because if you did on
that you could even scrap the extra electric fan with its air flow
blockage.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
wrote:
>The problem is the loss of fins due to road salt 'and' a marginal system.
>
>In the Cherokee is is so marginal that a second fan is needed if you
>have AC. Ours doesn't but I just got a parts machine that has 'more'
>but not all of the fins on the rad and it and the second fan I am going
>to move over.
6 cyl Cherokees seem to suffer this problem more. Part of the reason
is the shoe horn fit from factory of a long inline 6 in a vehicle that
was not originally designed for it. My wife has a 4 cyl Cherokee and
it never even thinks about loossing its cool. Granted it has less
power but it also has room for a bigger and more efficent clutch fan
and a effective shroud too. If you plan on keeping it for a while I
would strongly suggest a custom raditor with a thicker core for it.
You may even be able to get you current "tanks" recored.
>My CJ7, well...., I have too much stuff out front, a winch and Hella
>lights and need a V8 3 core rad instead of the 'marginal' stock 2 core
>one. When I can't fix that rad anymore, (have snapped it in half twice)
>I will go with the bigger one, otherwise I keep the speed down below 75
>mph on hot days...
I would agree with atleast a 3 core here but you might also consider
installing a flex fan in place of clutch fan in warmer month. It will
add a bit more noise but it will keep your engine cooler in any
senerio because it will maintain positive air flow at all time. YOu
could also consider this for your Cherokee to because if you did on
that you could even scrap the extra electric fan with its air flow
blockage.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Re: Followup-- 2000 JGC V-8 still overheating
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:50:23 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>The problem is the loss of fins due to road salt 'and' a marginal system.
>
>In the Cherokee is is so marginal that a second fan is needed if you
>have AC. Ours doesn't but I just got a parts machine that has 'more'
>but not all of the fins on the rad and it and the second fan I am going
>to move over.
6 cyl Cherokees seem to suffer this problem more. Part of the reason
is the shoe horn fit from factory of a long inline 6 in a vehicle that
was not originally designed for it. My wife has a 4 cyl Cherokee and
it never even thinks about loossing its cool. Granted it has less
power but it also has room for a bigger and more efficent clutch fan
and a effective shroud too. If you plan on keeping it for a while I
would strongly suggest a custom raditor with a thicker core for it.
You may even be able to get you current "tanks" recored.
>My CJ7, well...., I have too much stuff out front, a winch and Hella
>lights and need a V8 3 core rad instead of the 'marginal' stock 2 core
>one. When I can't fix that rad anymore, (have snapped it in half twice)
>I will go with the bigger one, otherwise I keep the speed down below 75
>mph on hot days...
I would agree with atleast a 3 core here but you might also consider
installing a flex fan in place of clutch fan in warmer month. It will
add a bit more noise but it will keep your engine cooler in any
senerio because it will maintain positive air flow at all time. YOu
could also consider this for your Cherokee to because if you did on
that you could even scrap the extra electric fan with its air flow
blockage.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
wrote:
>The problem is the loss of fins due to road salt 'and' a marginal system.
>
>In the Cherokee is is so marginal that a second fan is needed if you
>have AC. Ours doesn't but I just got a parts machine that has 'more'
>but not all of the fins on the rad and it and the second fan I am going
>to move over.
6 cyl Cherokees seem to suffer this problem more. Part of the reason
is the shoe horn fit from factory of a long inline 6 in a vehicle that
was not originally designed for it. My wife has a 4 cyl Cherokee and
it never even thinks about loossing its cool. Granted it has less
power but it also has room for a bigger and more efficent clutch fan
and a effective shroud too. If you plan on keeping it for a while I
would strongly suggest a custom raditor with a thicker core for it.
You may even be able to get you current "tanks" recored.
>My CJ7, well...., I have too much stuff out front, a winch and Hella
>lights and need a V8 3 core rad instead of the 'marginal' stock 2 core
>one. When I can't fix that rad anymore, (have snapped it in half twice)
>I will go with the bigger one, otherwise I keep the speed down below 75
>mph on hot days...
I would agree with atleast a 3 core here but you might also consider
installing a flex fan in place of clutch fan in warmer month. It will
add a bit more noise but it will keep your engine cooler in any
senerio because it will maintain positive air flow at all time. YOu
could also consider this for your Cherokee to because if you did on
that you could even scrap the extra electric fan with its air flow
blockage.
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