Coolant Reservoir bottle sucks...
05-20-2009, 09:31 PM
#1
MJ>XJ
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Griffin, G.A.
Posts: 17,836
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
3 Posts
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
Coolant Reservoir bottle sucks...
these things are junk... does anyone make a metal one i can swap in? Mines blowing by the cap like crazy and i eventually end up over heating cause i loose all the fluid from steam... i see the same ones for sale on ebay like crazy but i know its just a matter of time before they do the same thing... has any one made there own? thanks for the time!
05-20-2009, 10:57 PM
#2
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: I'm bad, I'm nationwide.
Posts: 397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
the cap shouldn't blow, there should be a hole in the top for the pressure to escape, well there is on mine anyway. And I think your radiator cap is busted.
05-21-2009, 12:53 AM
#3
CF Veteran
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 3,018
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes
on
13 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: AMC242
I've heard of using some later-model Dodge pressurised coolant bottles that fit neatly in the place of the OEM one, but haven't tried them myself yet.
I also know you can get replacement bottles - with caps - for a reasonable price from Morris 4x4 Center. I just consider the thing a maintenance item, write the date on it when I replace it, and figure I'll be doing it again in about five years (I usually replace the fan clutch and the coolant bottle together, just to save myself wondering if they'll fail.)
05-21-2009, 08:00 AM
#4
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: southern maine
Posts: 466
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
x2
its renix, unless it was replaced the bottle is 20 years old. Mine sucked in my 89, i bought a plastic replacement for $30and had no more issures. I'd just get the replacement that I could have the fastest / cheapest and wait till if fails again in x amount of years. or replace it again before it fails like he said, but if the first one lasted that long, the replacement shouldn't fail too soon
its renix, unless it was replaced the bottle is 20 years old. Mine sucked in my 89, i bought a plastic replacement for $30and had no more issures. I'd just get the replacement that I could have the fastest / cheapest and wait till if fails again in x amount of years. or replace it again before it fails like he said, but if the first one lasted that long, the replacement shouldn't fail too soon
05-21-2009, 08:13 AM
#5
Do you hear banjos?
You can also replace it with something like this. There are many variations of this type of reservoir available.
http://www.sciongeneration.com/weapo...oir-scion.html
http://www.sciongeneration.com/weapo...oir-scion.html
Trending Topics
05-21-2009, 09:11 PM
#8
MJ>XJ
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Griffin, G.A.
Posts: 17,836
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
3 Posts
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
yeah i got the 96 motor but its still the regular coolant system i think... the cap doesnt shoot off but coolant flows out all around it... doesnt tighten anymore... just spins and spins... i guess ill just replace it... Saw a add and Napa started carrying alot of stuff nobody does and the coolant reservoir is one of them and its like $36 bucks... lucky me theres actually one in stock in town... if its right... so probly just gonna grab it in the AM and fix it... just wanted to check if there was anything else out there... it would kinda have to be picky with the way the lines go in the bottle so i guess ill go back stock... and just plan to replace in a few years again... lol... thanks guys!
05-21-2009, 10:11 PM
#9
Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
wow im glad to see that im not the only person this is happening to...mine only seems to do it when i hit the trails...normal driving in town is fine, but when i hit the trails and in 4wd she warms up...found out it was my overflow bottles lid not being tight...mine is like yours, the rubber cap is just worn out...
-wes
-wes
05-21-2009, 11:35 PM
#10
CF Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 4,734
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes
on
9 Posts
Year: 2015, 2012
Model: Grand Cherokee (WK2)
Engine: 3.6L
My Jeep dealer strongly advised me to buy a new cap when I bought the new bottle. I first of all said no, paid for the bottle, and left. But then I went back in and bought a cap.
I figured he knew what he was talking about.....
I figured he knew what he was talking about.....
05-21-2009, 11:53 PM
#11
CF Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Hell, CA
Posts: 2,127
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
The napa replacement is good for being plastic. And, either here or over at naxja, there should be a link to a steel replacement container.
05-22-2009, 12:05 AM
#12
Renix Super Guru
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs
Posts: 24,653
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes
on
12 Posts
Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Here is the aluminum tank I put on mine. It is expensive but it will outlast the rest of the Jeep so no more plastic footballs.
http://www.macsradiator.com/replacme...filltanks.aspx
http://www.macsradiator.com/replacme...filltanks.aspx
10-21-2009, 10:53 PM
#15
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Lakewood, WA
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I just bought mine from Morris 4x4 Center. $26.99 + 6.99 s&h, total $33.98. Mine a 87 limited. Water pump went. Got that on. All hoses toast, and the plastic vacuum heater switch broke off. Got the complete heater hose set with clamps, for $55.95, and the heater valve for, $55.00. All at the same place, Kenosha County Classics. There web site is, http://wwwteamgrandwagoneer.com/ Total was $127.60, and it got here in a week.
