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Jan 26, 2013 | 05:26 PM

#16

cranesrule

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From: Central Arkansas

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by The Rooster

How would putting a solid not clog your water pump? That suppose to stop leaks not cause problems in the long run? It doesn't need liquid to work it would read the hot air that takes the place of the coolant which will cause a temp spike on the gauge .... It's pretty simple... The safest thing for the op to do is not drive it he has no gauges... And checking every 10 miles to see of your jeep has coolant is crazy... The leak is just going to get worse... The hotter the motor gets which will make it leak faster when it builds pressure... He has. 50 mile drive its not like going for a cruise around town... FYI I have seen bars leak destoty a coolant system just because they make it doesn't mean you should use it or it is a good product it cause more damage in the long run...

He's got a 50 mile drive to make it home... So you would tow it? Or fix it where it sits? Hell if you're that opposed to the bars leaks I would still just get it home with the small leak by keeping an eye on the coolant. And fyi I have seen bars leaks NOT destroy a cooling system and work for its intended purpose.

Jan 26, 2013 | 06:30 PM

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The Rooster

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From: Bergen County, New Jersey U.S.A.

Year: 1990 Laredo

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6 Renix

Well if it was me I would fix it were it sits personally if he has that choice... I wouldn't try any of these tricks... It's the whole only having lights cluster with no gauges that bothers me most... For that kind of drive...

Jan 26, 2013 | 06:33 PM

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Jesse Hallum

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Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Another solution: find 4-5 gallon milk jugs and fill them with water. (I bought 5 gallons of drinking water in jugs.) Stop every 5 miles and fill radiator. Stop and fill jugs with more water at a gas station when you get down to two, and just wing it home. Did this once back in the 70's while riding with my brother in his POS Chevy Nova on the way back from a funeral.

Last edited by Jesse Hallum; Jan 26, 2013 at 06:39 PM.