1997 Cherokee Sport high temp
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1997 Cherokee Sport high temp
I just drove for a few hours with AC blastin. I really rode it a while today in summer heat. Stopped and had it idling quite a while. Engine began shaking and noticed temp needle was all the way over into red. I just shut it down immediately and hoping she cools. Any comments.......
It's the 6cyl 4.0
It's the 6cyl 4.0
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Engine: 4.0, comp cam, 99 intake, apn header, neon injectors, Thunderbolt 2.5" High Flow Cat
that's not good... how's the coolant look?
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I just drove for a few hours with AC blastin. I really rode it a while today in summer heat. Stopped and had it idling quite a while. Engine began shaking and noticed temp needle was all the way over into red. I just shut it down immediately and hoping she cools. Any comments.......
It's the 6cyl 4.0
It's the 6cyl 4.0
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Year: 1997
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Engine: 4.0
After she cools down check to see if you are down on coolant. Fill her up and see if the truck will run. Hopefully the head gasket did not go or the head did not warp. The 4.0 can take a lot of abuse.
Look for leaks. Check the electric fan to see if it is coming on. Use a meat thermometer to see what temp it comes on at. Go to an AutoZone and borrow their tool to pressure test your radiator and cap. Flush the system. Make sure the coolant is moving through the system (bad water pump, collapsed hoses). Change the thermostat or check it by putting it in a pan of hot water on the stove with a meat thermometer and check to see if moves at the correct temp. Check your exhaust for signs of coolant. Check your plugs to see if they are burning coolant. Check the oil for coolant.
Hopefully it is a hose. Good luck.
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Look for leaks. Check the electric fan to see if it is coming on. Use a meat thermometer to see what temp it comes on at. Go to an AutoZone and borrow their tool to pressure test your radiator and cap. Flush the system. Make sure the coolant is moving through the system (bad water pump, collapsed hoses). Change the thermostat or check it by putting it in a pan of hot water on the stove with a meat thermometer and check to see if moves at the correct temp. Check your exhaust for signs of coolant. Check your plugs to see if they are burning coolant. Check the oil for coolant.
Hopefully it is a hose. Good luck.
JohnB
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Thank you Donnie, CF, DJ and JOhn B.
I am basically stuck at a busy car wash (with wi fi). I let it sit for an hour and watched temp gauge get down to 200. Just started it and no shaking, rpm is steady and strong, temp is where it should be and both fans were on with AC on. I'll be happy to get it off his lot anyway. I do not work on cars much. I did do an alternator on my wrangler! I may just pul it into Merchants tire up the street. At least I know the manager. Keep ya posted........
I am basically stuck at a busy car wash (with wi fi). I let it sit for an hour and watched temp gauge get down to 200. Just started it and no shaking, rpm is steady and strong, temp is where it should be and both fans were on with AC on. I'll be happy to get it off his lot anyway. I do not work on cars much. I did do an alternator on my wrangler! I may just pul it into Merchants tire up the street. At least I know the manager. Keep ya posted........
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After she cools down check to see if you are down on coolant. Fill her up and see if the truck will run. Hopefully the head gasket did not go or the head did not warp. The 4.0 can take a lot of abuse.
Look for leaks. Check the electric fan to see if it is coming on. Use a meat thermometer to see what temp it comes on at. Go to an AutoZone and borrow their tool to pressure test your radiator and cap. Flush the system. Make sure the coolant is moving through the system (bad water pump, collapsed hoses). Change the thermostat or check it by putting it in a pan of hot water on the stove with a meat thermometer and check to see if moves at the correct temp. Check your exhaust for signs of coolant. Check your plugs to see if they are burning coolant. Check the oil for coolant.
Hopefully it is a hose. Good luck.
JohnB
Look for leaks. Check the electric fan to see if it is coming on. Use a meat thermometer to see what temp it comes on at. Go to an AutoZone and borrow their tool to pressure test your radiator and cap. Flush the system. Make sure the coolant is moving through the system (bad water pump, collapsed hoses). Change the thermostat or check it by putting it in a pan of hot water on the stove with a meat thermometer and check to see if moves at the correct temp. Check your exhaust for signs of coolant. Check your plugs to see if they are burning coolant. Check the oil for coolant.
Hopefully it is a hose. Good luck.
JohnB
I know it sounds silly but this is how I found my leaking radiator cap, had a nice spray pattern on the underside of the hood.
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Year: 1997
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if the coolant is not low or nasty, chances are it's gonna end up being a failed thermostat not opening like it should. be careful.
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Update: Well, she has been running solid ever since. All gauges are normal. I will continue to look for coolant splash. Coolant looked good and at level.
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