Jan 14, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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I want to replace all the radiator hoses and heater hoses for my '89 XJ. Does anyone make good kits or do I need to buy them individually? Where's the best place to buy?

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Jan 14, 2016 | 06:32 PM
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Any parts store should carry or be able to get you next day delivery.
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Jan 14, 2016 | 06:46 PM
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Good time to delete that pesky coolant recovery bottle!!
I haven't done a writeup yet but I could get you through it.
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Jan 14, 2016 | 06:55 PM
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Quote: Good time to delete that pesky coolant recovery bottle!!
I haven't done a writeup yet but I could get you through it.
Would the procedure include opening the system to atmospheric pressure? If so, I'm interested.
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Jan 14, 2016 | 07:00 PM
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It would eliminate the coolant pressure bottle, provide a regular radiator cap, eliminate the heater control valve and involve adding a coolant reservoir. I've done 3 of them this way.
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Jan 14, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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Here:
This should get you started. That recovery bottle was temporary.

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Jan 14, 2016 | 07:05 PM
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Quote: It would eliminate the coolant pressure bottle, provide a regular radiator cap, eliminate the heater control valve and involve adding a coolant reservoir. I've done 3 of them this way.
Go ahead and PM me a parts list and procedure. Or post it all here for collective edification.
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Jan 14, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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Quote: Go ahead and PM me a parts list and procedure. Or post it all here for collective edification.
Get heater hoses for a 97 Cherokee with a 4.0 along with the Moroso part.

I used a coolant recovery bottle from Napa but can't find the part number right now.
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Jan 14, 2016 | 07:22 PM
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Quote: Get heater hoses for a 97 Cherokee with a 4.0 along with the Moroso part.

I used a coolant recovery bottle from Napa but can't find the part number right now.
I'll start collecting parts. My AC compessor is making noise, so I may make this mod part of my AC elimination/alternator relocation mod.
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Jan 15, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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Quote: Get heater hoses for a 97 Cherokee with a 4.0 along with the Moroso part.

I used a coolant recovery bottle from Napa but can't find the part number right now.
Heater hoses, not radiator hoses, correct? How many are there? Also, what cap fits that moroso part?

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Jan 16, 2016 | 09:24 AM
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Quote: Heater hoses, not radiator hoses, correct? How many are there? Also, what cap fits that moroso part?

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2 heater hoses.

Standard 16 pound radiator cap.
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Jan 16, 2016 | 01:46 PM
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Quote: It would eliminate the coolant pressure bottle, provide a regular radiator cap, eliminate the heater control valve and involve adding a coolant reservoir. I've done 3 of them this way.
Will eliminating the heater control valve effect the heater's operation?
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Jan 16, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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no
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Jan 16, 2016 | 06:58 PM
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Quote: Will eliminating the heater control valve effect the heater's operation?
Nope. It will work just fine.
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Jan 17, 2016 | 06:00 PM
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I've never seen that set up before. I'm missing something. What do gain here over oem?
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