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is my temp okay? 1989 jeep cherokee XJ

Old Jun 3, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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before, my jeep used to get to around 230 temp wise. Now after putting in a new radiator, my jeep runs right under 210. is that a good operating temp? Keep in mind i live in arizona, and its about 108 degrees. Any help appreciated, thanks
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Under 210 your good man. If you have an automatic tranny i would strongly recommend a large oil cooler for it.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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210 is normal operating temp. You are good to go!
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Dayum! Under 210 sounds amazing in 108 ambient.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Okay good, now does anyone know how to test a fan clutch
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by brantley55
Okay good, now does anyone know how to test a fan clutch
djb383 does.

He's the "coolest" when it comes to Jeep cooling systems.

How is it in slow/stopped traffic now?
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
djb383 does.

He's the "coolest" when it comes to Jeep cooling systems.

How is it in slow/stopped traffic now?

It runs about 210 if stopped
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by brantley55
It runs about 210 if stopped
Electric fan coming on if you don't have the air on? Like you're gonna run around down there with no aC....
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Electric fan coming on if you don't have the air on? Like you're gonna run around down there with no aC....

i ran my electric fan to a switch, it runs the whole time
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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Well, I guess if you didn't have it on the whole time and it got hot in slow/stopped traffic, the clutch fan would be considered bad.
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Well, I guess if you didn't have it on the whole time and it got hot in slow/stopped traffic, the clutch fan would be considered bad.
Well i just put in a new one. Could it possibly be that i have a cheap napa thermostat in there? should i put a factory one in?
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 01:22 AM
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Napa thermostats are fine. I've read your other thread and the temp gauge running between 195-205 is normal. No worries on temp based on your location
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by brantley55
Well i just put in a new one. Could it possibly be that i have a cheap napa thermostat in there? should i put a factory one in?
Your Napa stat seems to be working fine. My major ***** with the 3 I had to replace was that they opened too soon, and up here in the mountains in the winter it took forever for the Jeeps to warm up.

If you want to be sure, and considering where you live, on the borders of hell as far as temp, I might just put a new fan clutch in. Cheap and easy.
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