Clogged radiator
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: West Middlesex, PA
Year: 01
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Stock 4.0
I think I have a clog somewhere in the radiator or hoses on my 01 cherokee. The guy I bought it from used a ton of stop leak, and flushing it didn't work. Someone told me kerosine or carb cleaner wiould clean it out. Never heard of it so I was looking for any information. The guy that told me this tends to half *** his auto work. Anyone ever heard of or done this? Thanks.
☠ CF Sheriff ☠

Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,197
Likes: 18
From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
if he used a ton of stop leak, you're screwed. Replace the radiator and be done with it. Might have to replace the Tstat as well.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
From: Memphis,TN area
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: ERH 4.0L 16 Power Tech
May as well make an attempt to flush the heater core. If you don't get sufficient flow you may as well save your self some headaches and replace it now.
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,889
Likes: 2
From: Long Island N.Y.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Try my trick it seam to work pretty well fill the radiator with water till it doesnt come out the other side and take an air compressor with the air spray attachment and wrap a rag around it on the side you put water it and get a tight seal and blow the water thru it done right you should get a bunch of black crap come out and repeat several times and same with heater core
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jeepdewd
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
20
Aug 2, 2016 01:29 AM
shelby5041
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
Jul 20, 2016 04:38 PM
libengan
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
14
Nov 6, 2015 09:16 AM
Crazynut1997
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
15
Sep 29, 2015 08:14 PM
Jbri22
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
11
Sep 26, 2015 04:30 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)



