madmanxj

I have replaced radiator, thermostat, lower radiator hose with spring in it, temp sending unit, temp sensor, tested aux fan new water pump. Aux fan will not come on unless you unplug temp sensor, and i can not get the air bubbles to stop coming up through radiator. 95 cherokee sport 207,xxx miles. Is there anything i may be over looking?

JoshMan88

Compression tests on all cylinders?

93gc40

First fix the bad temp sensor. Boiling the coolant may be the source of you air bubbles. Do the compression test.

madmanxj

Temp sensor is brandnew. Just put it in last night if there is air bubbles in the system it wont work will it?

tjwalker

In the 91-01, the system usually does a good job of purging air within about 3 complete heat up and cool down cycles.

A compression test is never a bad idea. For the 4.0, you are looking for 120-150 psi, with no more than a 30 psi variation between cylinders.

retread

pressure test the radiator/svstem

Firestorm500

And then test the coolant for combustion gasses.

xj wheeler

Check the oil, if you have a bad head or gasket it will probably show up in the oil. Any white smoke coming from exhaust, another sign of head problems. Do the compression to be sure. Is it overheating or just the bubbles?

kyjeepguy

Go borrow the tools from autozone to do a compression test AND cooling system pressure test. Test both the radiator and the cap when doing the cooling system pressure.

bigvig

Testing it is the only way to know for sure, but oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil is also another way to check. And burning through oil is also a major sign. The last head gasket I know of that went, made the vehicle burn through oil like it was going out of style.