djb383

Don't forget to replace the rad fan clutch. While moving slow (muddin'/crawlin') the fan clutch needs to be in top notch shape.

Cnwxj

Like your name ( me too). You got a great deal, I paid 4 times that and thought I got a deal. Sounds like you got all the advice you need. Good luck ! What trade school do you go to, I went to LTI in Indy 15 yrs ago.

jeepin4jesus

I go to Ivy Tech Community College in fort wayne

Cnwxj

That's a better program from what I've heard. LTI is pretty much all hype, and very mediocre training . Hope all is well with the xj.

jeepin4jesus

It a nice program we have alot new tools and stuff that make working on the new cars easier. i think are program is just uti and nortwestern but cheaper.

XJ is getting there we have her all hoked up just got to wait for day light to fill her up and hope and pray is wasnt a cracked head or gasket and just people neglecting her.

Anyone done a compression test before is the short attchment or the long attachment that goes into the plug hole.

jeepin4jesus

Well she is running the orange color and gunk in it is coming back but i think it is just the rust and build up of her old age. So i going to flush the rad tom or thursday when it isnt raining. Did a compression the result are as followed
Cyc 1-149 cyc 2-150 cyc 3-150 cyc 4-140 cyc 5-148 cyc 6-150
Changed the oil. It was black but other then that it looked fine.
should i flush some more ever few days or so till it looks better. If so how do you do that?

DaddyCat

Compression is alittle low but given the fact your oil was black and likely old as dirt not suprising. I'll bet after a couple oil changes the compression #s will look better.

I think a product called 'Prestone® Super Radiator Flush' might be a good way to clean the rust and crud out. After that you should have a good cooling jeep. You did check and/or change your coolant hoses, right?

http://www.prestone.com/node/424

jeepin4jesus

I didnt change hose they looked new but i did rinse them out i know stupid but i spent 200 bucks on parts and was runnin out of money. The jeep heated and ran good. The gauge on in the jeep stay just below 210 then went to 210 and back down is that normal. I will go buy some of that and flush it again i know it might take a few flushes and driving to get to look better but anything is better then before.


I bet i know why they were lower. I didnt open the throttle stupid me it was late. but atleast they are all close and i did loose compression either so that looks goood right. Or should i re do it.?

DaddyCat

If the hoses look good and not soft like foam or full of cracks they should be ok, you said they look new so no worries.
210 +/- alittle is where cherokees like to run, so your's sounds perfect.
I'm not sure what the closed throttle would do to the test. I would not worry about the compression, like you said they are all close to each other and close to minimum spec.

trans_am7935

make sure there is no stress marks near the clamps and at the end of the hoses. look for bubbling near the bottom of the lower radiator hose

jeepin4jesus

I think i will get the flush stuff. Have you ever used it or anyone else used it?????


they look good. i think i will replace them just got to collect more money. Hoping to find a job soon.

Cnwxj

I have used CLR in cases were I had a lot of Rust. You can also run vinegar in it to clear it out. It's best to get it as clean as you can now, so it there is a problem you can find it. Oh an good luck at school! I am hard headed, so I only learn by doing! Best part of LTI was the shop, but in my case I learned more in the first 6 mo of my real job. Are you working while your in school? I worked at discount tire when I was going.

jeepin4jesus

Looking for a job. are classes are alot of hands on. I learn best doing then reading a stupid book. i have to drive her out of town today. sound like a bad idea? i figure it would wor all crap around then i com back do a good flush

DaddyCat

Sounds like she is ready for a drive.

jeepin4jesus

drove her today she doing good the rusty coolant coming going to the flush. i also bought the.back flush kit. i trying to.figure out how to do it. if i should flush with flush stuff then flush with the back flush kit or visa versa? did an oil change now my gauage is being weird. after oil change it was at 40 or little above. well today it was droping below 40 to around 20. oil levels fine. i am going to.search but im not on my comp im on my phone here is a few pics of it.
The last pic is after going into wal mart comin back out and started it up. thefirst one while pressing gas. second is at light.