Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

New OEM style radiator seems awfully loose

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-16-2013, 10:48 AM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
k4ylr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L 242
Default New OEM style radiator seems awfully loose

So my factory radiator finally **** the bed and sprung a leak from the passenger side tank.

Picked a new one op from O'Reillys since I was at work and couldn't wait for an aftermarket upgrade. Got it all square away but the new one has lots of play back and forth. I noticed the factory radiator had rubber pads and two additional studs that this one lacks.

What's the best way to secure the new rad and prevent it from wiggling around.
Old 11-16-2013, 11:46 AM
  #2  
Junior Member
 
Chucks96XJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I'm not sure, but when I did mine I had to swap some stuff off the old one.
Old 11-16-2013, 11:48 AM
  #3  
CF Veteran
 
Turbo X_J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: ☼ Blackhole Sun
Posts: 8,567
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 16 Posts
Year: My Jeep is a GMC
Default

Without a pic it is hard to say, but if you had some scrap neoprene or EPDM laying around you could fab up some pads.
Old 11-16-2013, 12:04 PM
  #4  
Newbie
 
Koody's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

My replacement also has a little play. Didnt looked into that yet.
I think i glue some rubber padding on there and be done with it.

my 0,02
Old 11-16-2013, 12:43 PM
  #5  
Member
Thread Starter
 
k4ylr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L 242
Default

I didn't swap anything over as the stock rubber pads were glued or otherwise secured. I didn't even notice a spot for the condenser to bolt up to on top so I'm a little confused.

I've got some closed cell foam I might be able to scrounge up to act as a stand off.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
shelby5041
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
39
11-07-2015 01:22 AM
DieselDaze
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
10
09-21-2015 05:11 PM
thebyus
Cherokee Chat
1
09-21-2015 12:57 AM
njfastlife
Cherokee Chat
5
09-19-2015 09:14 PM
Cherokeegirl89
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
09-11-2015 06:13 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: New OEM style radiator seems awfully loose



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:34 PM.