joeaub

Last night (first cold night with the Cherokee) the heat was Luke warm at best. So I flushed the core today and was rewarded with hotter heat .

Gotta take it for a drive but its not too cold out right now.

99 Cherokee

joeaub

When is the electric cooling fan supposed to come on? I dont have any overheating issues, but I have not heard the electric fan come on ever. My AC is inop. I have tried turning it on to see if that would call upon the electric fan but still nothing.

joeaub

Took it for a drive. It's 100% hotter!! Had to turn the heat down it was so hot coming out!

classicxj01

I have read on here, the factory electric fan comes on at 218*. Somebody will correct me if i'm wrong.

djb383

Do I see another missing fan shroud? Might be posting a overheating thread next summer.

joeaub

Yeah. The previous owner changed the rad and broke the shroud. So far the temp has stayed in the proper range without running hot at all.

I am keeping my eyes open for a good one at the wreckers. So far I haven't seen a single 97-01 xj in the yard yet.

djb383

......and it probably will stay in the proper range with cool/cold ambient temps and using the heater. Keep looking for the shroud, next summer will be here before u know it.

joeaub

Still have the whole winter to hit up the junk yard Though I doubt this winter will be as mild as the last one. We were spoiled last winter. I don't think I shoveled even once last year.

AbsoluteAggressor

I got my shroud off I believe parksgeek. Fit fine, and cost about 15$, not back for a new part that you know won't weaken and crack during installation. The only thing i hated about it is, i was charged for 3lbs of shipping. That thing barely weighs a pound.