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Need some quick help...
Here lately my 91 XJ has been runnin warm, and I think a dirty rad may be part of the culprit. Until I can afford a new 2 row from radiatorbarn, I want to clean my rad. I just need some quick help
First, how do I go about cleaning it? I figured it would be good to spray out towards the headlights as to blast everything back the way it came in. My plan; disconnect the fan shroud and lay it back, disconnect the e-fan and lay it back, remove the front grille, spray some cleanin crap from A/Z, and then wash. Sound good? Would a regular unpressurized hose wash ok or would it ruin the fins?
Second, I did the coolant test (the one with the 5 ***** and they rise according to heat protection) and only 2 ***** rose.. I take it this is bad. I am currently running Prestone 50/50 coolant.. what can I use for optimum cooling?
Finally, and totally off topic, how do I get this side piece of my bumper back on?
Thanks everyone.
First, how do I go about cleaning it? I figured it would be good to spray out towards the headlights as to blast everything back the way it came in. My plan; disconnect the fan shroud and lay it back, disconnect the e-fan and lay it back, remove the front grille, spray some cleanin crap from A/Z, and then wash. Sound good? Would a regular unpressurized hose wash ok or would it ruin the fins?
Second, I did the coolant test (the one with the 5 ***** and they rise according to heat protection) and only 2 ***** rose.. I take it this is bad. I am currently running Prestone 50/50 coolant.. what can I use for optimum cooling?
Finally, and totally off topic, how do I get this side piece of my bumper back on?
Thanks everyone.
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Here lately my 91 XJ has been runnin warm, and I think a dirty rad may be part of the culprit. Until I can afford a new 2 row from radiatorbarn, I want to clean my rad. I just need some quick help
First, how do I go about cleaning it? I figured it would be good to spray out towards the headlights as to blast everything back the way it came in. My plan; disconnect the fan shroud and lay it back, disconnect the e-fan and lay it back, remove the front grille, spray some cleanin crap from A/Z, and then wash. Sound good? Would a regular unpressurized hose wash ok or would it ruin the fins?
Second, I did the coolant test (the one with the 5 ***** and they rise according to heat protection) and only 2 ***** rose.. I take it this is bad. I am currently running Prestone 50/50 coolant.. what can I use for optimum cooling?
Finally, and totally off topic, how do I get this side piece of my bumper back on?
Attachment 19898
Thanks everyone.
First, how do I go about cleaning it? I figured it would be good to spray out towards the headlights as to blast everything back the way it came in. My plan; disconnect the fan shroud and lay it back, disconnect the e-fan and lay it back, remove the front grille, spray some cleanin crap from A/Z, and then wash. Sound good? Would a regular unpressurized hose wash ok or would it ruin the fins?
Second, I did the coolant test (the one with the 5 ***** and they rise according to heat protection) and only 2 ***** rose.. I take it this is bad. I am currently running Prestone 50/50 coolant.. what can I use for optimum cooling?
Finally, and totally off topic, how do I get this side piece of my bumper back on?
Attachment 19898
Thanks everyone.
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I love that kind of answer: "Your plan is good". I NEVER hear that...I hear "...What, are you nuts? That'll ruin everything...have it your way...it's your money...not with a ten foot pole...and other such comments...but I do NOT hear "Your plan is good, nothing will go wrong".
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Cool answer.
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I love that kind of answer: "Your plan is good". I NEVER hear that...I hear "...What, are you nuts? That'll ruin everything...have it your way...it's your money...not with a ten foot pole...and other such comments...but I do NOT hear "Your plan is good, nothing will go wrong".
Cool answer.
Cool answer.
I own a repair shop. You would not belive how many people over look the basics and want some "magic bullet" that will fix their problem. Radiators transfer heat to the air. Dirt on the fins blocks this heat transfer. I have seen many AC sstemns drop 5-9 degrees on the duct temp just from cleaning the condensor!. Off roaders need to clean the radiator on a regular basis!.
Stay Cool...... no pun intended!
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Lol, it's SO SO nice to actually hear someone say my plan is good. Thanks for all the help. I will probably hold off on the rad because next week I'm gonna buy a new 2 row all metal rad from radiator barn. I WILL KEEP IT CLEAN lol. As for the concentrate that was mentioned for the coolant, is it just a higher mix of coolant? Like 30 water/ 70 coolant or something like that? Thanks for the help.
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Lol, it's SO SO nice to actually hear someone say my plan is good. Thanks for all the help. I will probably hold off on the rad because next week I'm gonna buy a new 2 row all metal rad from radiator barn. I WILL KEEP IT CLEAN lol. As for the concentrate that was mentioned for the coolant, is it just a higher mix of coolant? Like 30 water/ 70 coolant or something like that? Thanks for the help.
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