jigdesai92

Hi i have a 1996 cherokee, a straight six, and it seems to be over heating. First of all, its smoking from the engine and when i open up the oil cap, tones of smoke comes out..its burning oil. secondly when the car gets hot the radiator reserve gets filled up and the anti freeze seems like its boiling. could this be a thermostat? any ideas? thank you!

Black00XJ

Take your stat. off, after the engine is completely cool. Is it stuck open? If its closed, hold a torch to it and see if it springs open

jigdesai92

ok i will try that. thanx!

90xj,99xj,92mj

or just spend 10 bucks for a new one. . .

jigdesai92

or could it be the water pump? how do i check that?