Temp on 87'

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Jul 6, 2013 | 09:06 AM

rocker65

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From: Texas

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Temp on 87'

I am running without a thermostat at the moment on a 4.0 and my temp keeps rising to about 150° while sitting still. Is that normal?

Jul 6, 2013 | 09:15 AM

djb383

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From: The Republic of TEXAS

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

Normal, but not good for the motor. Removing the stat should be for short term test only.

Jul 6, 2013 | 09:24 AM

rocker65

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From: Texas

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I'm in the process of converting over to an open system. Got tired of the cap on the filler bottle blowing off the closed system. I'd like to meet the idiot that came up with that design.

Jul 6, 2013 | 11:44 AM

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocker65

I'm in the process of converting over to an open system. Got tired of the cap on the filler bottle blowing off the closed system. I'd like to meet the idiot that came up with that design.

That particular issue can be addressed by using the 703-1396 cap from Napa. Not so much a design flaw as a result of buying parts from WunHungLo's countrymen.