Broke another heater valve
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Broke another heater valve
I really hate those things. The jeep has 230k on it and it looks like its original. I was replacing the thermostat, moved a hose off to the side and snap, coolant leaking coolant everywhere. I guess it was really brittle lol.
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From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The manufacturer finally figured out that they didn't need them anyways and stop putting them on the later models. That is one piece that is completely worthless.
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From: In the middle of Minnesota!
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
They were a bad idea and worse yet, the part was under-designed and failed frequently. Many a 4.0 engine was fried because of a heater control valve that exploded on the road.
1996 was the last year for this part on the XJ. It really is not necessary; kind of like your appendix. Get rid of it.
1996 was the last year for this part on the XJ. It really is not necessary; kind of like your appendix. Get rid of it.
Last edited by tjwalker; May 5, 2013 at 06:38 PM.
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