Radiator Overfill Bottle problems

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Mar 4, 2011 | 12:17 AM

#16

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

Quote:

Originally Posted by darknezz

sweet thanks, I thought thats what you meant but wanted to make sure.

I'm gonna do this soon to get rid of the bottle.

i went thru 4 bottles untill i said ive had enough and have not had a problem since

Mar 4, 2011 | 12:37 AM

#17

AMXJ

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From: So. California

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

The last time I replaced the plastic bottle on my 90 XJ I replaced the OE rubber strap (that holds the bottle) with a 2" wide metal strap. I used a piece of closed cell foam between the bottle and the metal strap so it won't damage the bottle. The metal strap keeps the plastic bottle from blowing up like a ballon which is what causes them to crack.

Mar 25, 2011 | 05:17 PM

#18

turkish_XJ

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Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

consider replacing your closed cooling system with an open one like newer Cherokees. There are many write-ups on how to do this, and it's fairly easy.

Looking for a write for the open cooling system. My 90' xj radiator is leaking.

Mar 25, 2011 | 09:27 PM

#19

Copytech

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From: Ironton Ohio

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Thought I would throw this out.. I had a Taurus do this many years ago and it turned out to be a failing water pump.

Mar 26, 2011 | 09:52 AM

#20

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

here you go. It's really easy. You basically just replace the upper hose with a new one, splice in a filler pressure cap, replace your overflow bottle with a new one, and you're done

http://www.jeepxj.com/JeepXJ/coolingfix.htm