Another New XJ owner here with ?????
I have a 95 XJ 4.0L Country 4x4 170K miles. We're changing all fluids and doing a tune up this weekend. My question is should I change the thermostat and water pump when I change the coolant. And are there other parts I should go ahead and replace while I'm changing other fluids. The plan is to drive it for a couple months as is before doing a lift.
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Originally Posted by Colonel Crispy
(Post 3130168)
I have a 95 XJ 4.0L Country 4x4 170K miles. We're changing all fluids and doing a tune up this weekend. My question is should I change the thermostat and water pump when I change the coolant. And are there other parts I should go ahead and replace while I'm changing other fluids. The plan is to drive it for a couple months as is before doing a lift.
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Does it make sense to change the radiator at this time as well?
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Originally Posted by Colonel Crispy
(Post 3130175)
Does it make sense to change the radiator at this time as well?
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^ Agreed ^ But if you do want replace the radiator they are cheap under a $100 at AutoZone with an excellent (in store) warranty my son and I both replaced ours with them, his a 98 mine a 99.
Make sure when you clean/flush the system you do the heater core as well, turn the heat on and the lever on hi heat, most flow. |
Another New XJ owner here with ?????
Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
(Post 3130245)
Make sure when you clean/flush the system you do the heater core as well, turn the heat on and the lever on hi heat, most flow.
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I haven't priced things recently but last summer you could redo the complete cooling system for $250 or so. Unless you know that some component/components have been replaced your looking at a 20yr old system. Just my opinion but I'd consider redoing the whole system. We all should know by now how critical it is to keep these XJ cooling systems in top+ shape.
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Originally Posted by toasterknight
(Post 3130247)
On the later years you don't have to do this as the beater core is always passing fluid.
I have a '94 and am about to do a flush. I will be removing the bypass valve,and recco OP does the same. Do we have to move cabin heater controls to perform the flush? (In both directions). |
Another New XJ owner here with ?????
Originally Posted by madmanmarty
(Post 3130260)
Fred,Toaster.
I have a '94 and am about to do a flush. I will be removing the bypass valve,and recco OP does the same. Do we have to move cabin heater controls to perform the flush? (In both directions). |
I haven't priced things recently but last summer you could redo the complete cooling system for $250 or so. Unless you know that some component/components have been replaced your looking at a 20yr old system. Just my opinion but I'd consider redoing the whole system. We all should know by now how critical it is to keep these XJ cooling systems in top+ shape.
^^^^ this is kinda what I was thinking. This is my first jeep. I've always heard jeeps are shade tree mechanic friendly. I haven't totaled the cost of everything together but I'm surprised how inexpensive parts are. Is there a need to upgrade the radiator? |
Originally Posted by Colonel Crispy
(Post 3130279)
Is there a need to upgrade the radiator?
If I were you, I would do the water pump and t-stat, but leave the radiator alone. Give it a thorough inspection, paying special attention to the the seams where the end tanks meet the fins. Look for any signs of coolant, and if you see some by the seams, go ahead and replace it. Also check the condition of the end tanks. Mine cracked wide open. |
Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd ask this here. Is changing the rear brakes from drums to discs an upgrade only for hardcore off roaders? I'm sure it's going to need brakes soon. Is this an upgrade I should go ahead and do to prepare for bigger tires. I am planning on doing a lift. 3" lift with 31"s will prolly be the most I would do. This is also going to be my sons daily driver.
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Definitely not for the hardcore type only at all. Soon as I'm able to I'm doing it. It solves a couple issues with the drum brakes on the Cherokees. The clunk when moving from a stop and the grabbing in damp weather. Got my parts here:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f71/di...on-kit-159484/ |
Originally Posted by EZEARL
(Post 3130743)
Definitely not for the hardcore type only at all. Soon as I'm able to I'm doing it. It solves a couple issues with the drum brakes on the Cherokees. The clunk when moving from a stop and the grabbing in damp weather. Got my parts here:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f71/di...on-kit-159484/ |
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