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im takeing a poll on how to fix the cooling sys

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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Default im takeing a poll on how to fix the cooling sys

first of all i want to thank yall for all yer input and info.
so $ not withstanding(i dont care about spending on my jeep as long as is a good upgrade)
do i go the cheap rt and replace the leaky *** closed sys tank
when i did seem to have it fixed it still boiled over as i shut it off
was this because the closed sys couldent hold pressure with a leaky tank?
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since ive replaced every thing but the rad get it over with n replace the rad with a 91 and and make it n open system?
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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Closed system will boil if there are any leaks. Just convert it to an open system. You can get a new 2 core all metal radiator and a jy water valve and hoses and have the whole thing done for about 200 bucks.
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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definately upgrade! that was the absolute best thing i ever did. you will not regret it trust me!
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by spirittea
first of all i want to thank yall for all yer input and info.
so $ not withstanding(i dont care about spending on my jeep as long as is a good upgrade)
do i go the cheap rt and replace the leaky *** closed sys tank
when i did seem to have it fixed it still boiled over as i shut it off
was this because the closed sys couldent hold pressure with a leaky tank?
or
since ive replaced every thing but the rad get it over with n replace the rad with a 91 and and make it n open system?
Go for the closed system b/c it works much better. Here is a link for radiators that are the cheapest I have seen...Tj
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/search.php?product=radiator
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Go to summit racing and buy the in-line radiator fill and put it in the upper hose, put in an over flow bottle and heat valve and remove the other old parts.

Best thing I have done yet!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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refer to new thread

Last edited by spirittea; Feb 7, 2010 at 02:46 AM. Reason: ment to start a new thread
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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Default good 2 go

i replaced the plastic closed sys tant and its right as sunshine something we need more of in ohio right now
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