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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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I just got my 99 sport a few weeks ago. It twice overflowed coolant but temp was ok. Then one day overheated. I replaced t stat and housing. Previous owner did radiator. It overheated again today. Lots of air in system but i got it out.

There is no shroud also only a fan on motor. I know i need a shroud but was there also a supplemental elec fan on this b4?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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If you have ac you should have an aux fan
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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Mine uses it's second fan quite a bit. With one fan and no shroud I don't know if I would make it up my hill. Also my Jag/ 350 conversion overheated until I got the shroud right.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:23 AM
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Mine uses it's second fan quite a bit. With one fan and no shroud I don't know if I would make it up my hill. Also my Jag/ 350 conversion overheated until I got the shroud right.
Man what year JAG? My dad sold his 67 xke I believe.... convertible... don't remember exactly but it had a small block Ford. Also the way these jeeps are designed they should not need the aux fan.... their cooling systems go downhill fast though
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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My road climbs 1,500 ft in 3 miles. Sometimes the washboard is brutal plus it's curvy. Lots of work and little air speed, plus sometimes it's hot. It WILL do it without the fan, but grumbles about it after I turn it off. 74 XJ6 White/Tan. It's up there with my other 5 Jeeps. D.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:37 AM
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My road climbs 1,500 ft in 3 miles. Sometimes the washboard is brutal plus it's curvy. Lots of work and little air speed, plus sometimes it's hot. It WILL do it without the fan, but grumbles about it after I turn it off. 74 XJ6 White/Tan. It's up there with my other 5 Jeeps. D.
Hood vents would do ya good.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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My shotgun is in the shop. Jeep works..I'll fix it later. I did PM you. D.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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I have ac. Where can i get a good price replacement? Anyone go to two electric fans and get rid of belt drive fan?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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http://www.angelfire.com/my/fan/electric.html
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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bnkk, Go to the Thermostat Tread, Page 10. I just posted photos of under the hood on my 99 Sport, Read the posts also. Hope this helps.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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OP go to the junkyard and get a shroud and an e-fan from another cherokee. You absolutely need both these items.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Hey, you're not Bink from Black Point Cutoff are you?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bnkk
I just got my 99 sport a few weeks ago. It twice overflowed coolant but temp was ok. Then one day overheated. I replaced t stat and housing. Previous owner did radiator. It overheated again today. Lots of air in system but i got it out.

There is no shroud also only a fan on motor. I know i need a shroud but was there also a supplemental elec fan on this b4?
The shroud will help direct the air better also the electric fan is very important... The electric fan on my 98 cherokee was not working and it would overheat all the time fixed it now only time I have problems is going up step washboardy roads. I would go to your local junkyard and get a fan off of a close year it should help solve your problem.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Mine kept over heating, finally put a new radiator in, should have done it first. After clutch, thermostat, and water pump.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Man old post haha i just needed the fan and burp system
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