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Jan 25, 2011 | 08:29 AM

rtralabama

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From: Carlisle, PA

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89 dumped coolant

When my 89 was started a few times ago it dumped coolant into the overflow tank and out of it. Any idea what it could be? Radiator?

Jan 25, 2011 | 10:26 AM

djb383

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Bad cap on the bottle?

Jan 25, 2011 | 10:33 AM

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I don't think so. Might be. I remover oveflow tank to check for tanks an I didn't see anything

Jan 25, 2011 | 12:02 PM

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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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Bad cap on the bottle?

Jan 25, 2011 | 02:02 PM

rtralabama

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Alright ill check the cap when I get home. Ill add some coolant and then jump it since the battery is dead. Run it and watch the temp. thanks

Jan 25, 2011 | 02:08 PM

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time to get off the bottle lolhttps://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/ren...d-shift-63044/

Jan 25, 2011 | 08:24 PM

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time to get off the bottle lolhttps://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/ren...d-shift-63044/

might have to do that if i dont trade the jeep. someone offered me a 60 gallon 6.2hp air compressor for it with 50' for hose. good trade and i need a bigger compressor. i wanna fix it up but moneys tight and i need fender for lifted XJ cus i have inspection soon