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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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I have a 1996 cherokee I was driving it down the interstate, and it started overheating. It does fine in town as long as your not sitting long. Coolant level is good replaced thermostat yesterday, no change. Fans are working properly. thanks in advance
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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How hot was it getting? I'm thinking water pump. But could be other things, colaosing hoses, plugged up radiator, mech fan clutch.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Dude there are a hundred threads on here about overheating use the search thread. dont mean to be rude but its probably the most commonly asked question in here.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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I have been looking at this all day, If your not going to help then MYOFB
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Spittinimage didnt mean to be rude I didnt let it get in the red but it was close 240 or so. Hoses are not collapsed, fan clutch seemed ok
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Check out this link:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_would_...ng_around_town

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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Thanks for the link
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Let me know the outcome.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by spittinimage
Dude there are a hundred threads on here about overheating use the search thread. dont mean to be rude but its probably the most commonly asked question in here.
no the most common question has to do with which 3" lift should I buy and what size tires should i buy............

OP just read through that wikki link. great link! good luck
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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Replaced the radiator with a 3row last night havnt had a chance to run it down the interstate yet but will post results
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by kennedy07jk
Replaced the radiator with a 3row last night havnt had a chance to run it down the interstate yet but will post results
You also could have had an air bubble in there, try "Burping it"...Tj
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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I am running a Be Cool all aluminum radiator and I have never had any problems at all:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BC...5&autoview=sku
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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I drove it down the interstate and let it idle for awhile and everything is good thanks for the help
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