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hate to do this but
Well, im new to these forums, been a lurker for a bit, and now im saying hello. I do have and issue with my 89 cherokee 2 door 4wd, striaght six. I currently donest run right. I overheats after a block or so. It has a new watter pump, new dributor, new seals. and 3" lift. the problem is, its over heating and there is this brownish liquid coming from the resivior. I think the water jackets, radiator, and hoses. Buddy thinks its water jackets. but hope fully you all can help me and i can put them here.
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Have you flushed the system new hoses thermostate might have a air bubble in the system also
You should get alot of help here and
Welcome from Central IL
You should get alot of help here and
Welcome from Central IL
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Well, im new to these forums, been a lurker for a bit, and now im saying hello. I do have and issue with my 89 cherokee 2 door 4wd, striaght six. I currently donest run right. I overheats after a block or so. It has a new watter pump, new dributor, new seals. and 3" lift. the problem is, its over heating and there is this brownish liquid coming from the resivior. I think the water jackets, radiator, and hoses. Buddy thinks its water jackets. but hope fully you all can help me and i can put them here.
thanxs
thanxs
HERE may help...Tj
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I don't think you can burp an 89' cherokee that way... they're closed systems, so they don't have a cap to leave open.
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you need to do a flush. if nessacery replace the radiator an replace the thermostat with a 180degree setting an new gasket. also cheak your hoses
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Really? That works ?! hah, man you learn something here every day. Now I need to try that too. Ive always been told to do it much harder ways
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in my 94 and it makes things much easier...Tj
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If your coolant is a brownish color a good flush is definitely in order. I also agree with the above on t-stat and burping the system. Also you have a heater control valve that may be clogged or not working properly which could prevent proper coolant flow through the heater core and so on. It is usually connect to the 2 heater core hoses and the main heater hose coming off the t-stat housing. Also look at the clutch fan as it could be bad and not working properly.
Here's how I flush my coolant systems. I drain the fluid completely, then I flush the radiator using my water hose, I then run water through the system by running it through the upper radiator hose till it comes out clear and let the lower hose hang down into a drain bucket. Then put on new hoses, and fill the system with coolant and burp all the air out.
Here's how I flush my coolant systems. I drain the fluid completely, then I flush the radiator using my water hose, I then run water through the system by running it through the upper radiator hose till it comes out clear and let the lower hose hang down into a drain bucket. Then put on new hoses, and fill the system with coolant and burp all the air out.
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appreciate all the info, looks like i have some stuff to do this weekend. another semi-off topic question. anybody know a good spot i can get body parts (fenders, hoods, etc)?
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First place I would look at it is local junk yards. Another place would be to look for places that sell locally replacement body parts. Example we have a place called Certifit here locally that sells new replacement body parts. Just remember aftermarket replacement body parts may need a little persuasion to fit properly..
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i did the 92 thermostat housing upgrade to mine
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...BurpAirMod.htm
also where are you from? i have a hood and doors for a 2 door and some other stuff.
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...BurpAirMod.htm
also where are you from? i have a hood and doors for a 2 door and some other stuff.
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thanks for the link, will look into it. im located in yuma, az. I know, i know...where? 3hrs east of san Diego, 3hrs west of phoenix, and 5 hrs south of vegas. lots of sand dunes but very little rocks.
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Another way to 'burp' the coolant system on a closed system (Mine was upgraded to open). On the driver side of the valve cover, near one of the rear bolts (by the fire wall) there should be a rubber boot with a wire coming out of it. This is the temperature sender unit. I have heard that by removing this sensor you can remove air from the system. I've never done it though.
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