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Oct 25, 2012 | 02:19 PM

steven72192

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From: Chicago Illinois

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Overheating

I have a 98 cherokee 4.0 L and for the past two days sitting in traffic I've been over heating, this is normal stop and go traffic. The thermostat , radiator, water pump are all new within the last couple months what could my problem be?

Oct 25, 2012 | 03:23 PM

djb383

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From: The Republic of TEXAS

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

Fan clutch. Check coolant level in both the rad and recovery bottle, motor COLD.

Last edited by djb383; Oct 25, 2012 at 03:26 PM.

Oct 25, 2012 | 03:37 PM

RTorrez1

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From: Riviera, Texas

Year: 1998 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Like djb383 said. Fan clutch. That's the one thing that you didn't mention replacing.

Oct 25, 2012 | 03:40 PM

PNWjeeper

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From: Southern Oregon

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

And if you don't have the shroud for the fan clutch get one, otherwise your pushing hot air in circles rather then pulling cool air through the radiator.