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Old 12-05-2013, 04:46 PM
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I have a 97 xj sport and i can not get it to stop over heating. I have changed the radiator, thermostat, water pump, and fan clutch. as of right now i have taken the thermostat out but it stills seem to run warm. any suggestions please and thank you.
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Does it run as warm without the stat as it does with the stat?
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it runs just a little bit cooler.
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What temp is it running at? Maybe go buy a cheap mechanical temp gauge to make sure your sending unit or gauge just isn't bad.
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It is now running at about 200-210 degrees, but I have yet to try and drive it on the highway where all of the overheating started.
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It is now running at about 200-210 degrees, but I have yet to try and drive it on the highway where all of the overheating started.
Drive it ...see what it doe 200 to 210s norm.
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200 - 210 is pretty normal they all run a little hot
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it runs just a little bit cooler.
Where r u located? What r your ambient temps? Shouldn't run hot this time of year, depending on where u live/ambient temps.
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