cherokee keeps overheating
jeep is strictly a offroad truck but it will not stop over heating. I have a brand new csf 3 row radiator, dirtbound 3 electric fans, new hoses,thermostat, and hood vents. only thing not new is the water pump
what should I do?
what should I do?
Flush the system thoroughly. Since you haven't replaced the pump, remove it and flush. Then you can check the condition of the impellers, but if it were me, I'd just put a rebuilt pump on. Also, what brand of thermostat did you use?
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From: Gainesville,FL
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
during your flush, make sure to flush and back flush both cooling components and the engine, and do not forget the heater core. I was having the same issue and this solved it for me
I removed the water pump and inspected it, everything looked in great shape. geater core is bypased
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From: Southern California ( for now)
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L, In Line 6
Does it have an electric fan? I had an issue with my wife's Honda. Found out the main electric fan was not working. It worked sometimes and not other times. Found out by popping the hood and turning on the AC. Both of the fans should come on. The main fan didn't. Tapped it and it ran. I know my Cherokee has an electric fan. And I check it often.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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From: Oregon
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline Six
Two things that have helped me on the trails, especially on hot days, were putting in a Hesco High Flow water pump and installing a overflow tank (puke tank) coming off of the pressurized overflow reservoir. You also want to make sure your antifreeze levels are in check.
in the upper left corner is an example of the puke tank I am referring to. This allows your water system to expand and contract without sucking air in.

With these mods, along with hood vents, I now run around 190-200 degrees most of the time.
in the upper left corner is an example of the puke tank I am referring to. This allows your water system to expand and contract without sucking air in.

With these mods, along with hood vents, I now run around 190-200 degrees most of the time.
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From: Cove, OR
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
One thing I've seen over looked a lot is mud caked in the radiator and transmission cooling fins. You didn't make any statement as to type of transmission or whether or not you have an aux. cooler or if you have a trans temp gauge.
I converted to the open style cooling system. rad is so new I havnt even gotten it dirty, I have a power steering cooler and tranny cooler that are perfectly clean too. I Really don't think I should have this many problems cooling.
When I put the new rad in I deleted the ac condenser also
When I put the new rad in I deleted the ac condenser also





