Am I overheating?
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Am I overheating?
I have a recently acquired, stock 1999 sport classic.
I notice that the general water temp is running around 204-206+, but today, when i was climbing some hills in the Nevada outback, with an air temp around 85, the water temperature got up as high as 218-220.
This is pretty scary when you are 10 miles back on a lonely dirt track.
Is this OK or do I have a potential overheating problem.
TNX for you comments.
Rick
I notice that the general water temp is running around 204-206+, but today, when i was climbing some hills in the Nevada outback, with an air temp around 85, the water temperature got up as high as 218-220.
This is pretty scary when you are 10 miles back on a lonely dirt track.
Is this OK or do I have a potential overheating problem.
TNX for you comments.
Rick
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Engine: 4.0L HO
Don't worry about it. The 4.0 runs hot. I have put mine into the red (250 or so) pulling up long steep slick hills in 4 low. If it gets up that high let it cool off, but otherwise you are good.
If you are moving slow, on a trail for example, pop the hood while you drive for a bit of extra airflow, just make sure to close it before you drive on the road.
If you are moving slow, on a trail for example, pop the hood while you drive for a bit of extra airflow, just make sure to close it before you drive on the road.
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what is normal water temp?
What can I expect for normal water temps when driving down the road, driving in 4wd, or climbing hills, etc.
I am part way on my trip to remote parts of Nevada, and jeep parts are not readily available.
should I worry?
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