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Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 39
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From: Eleanor, WV
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Hey Everyone,
Ok, so I have been trying to fix a stupid coolant leak for the past week and have come to the conclusion that I just need to replace the radiator. I'm a little nervous trying to attempt this myself. I've watched a lot of videos online, and read up on it and it seems doable... my biggest worries, other than disconnecting the trans cooling lines, are the fans and the water pump pulley... Some tutorials say I have to remove the fans, some say not. Some say I have to loosed the water pulley, some not. If I don't have to bother with either of those things, I am going out there today and getting this done. Anyone change the rad on a 2000 Ltd. 6cyl. 4.0L? Advice?
Ok, so I have been trying to fix a stupid coolant leak for the past week and have come to the conclusion that I just need to replace the radiator. I'm a little nervous trying to attempt this myself. I've watched a lot of videos online, and read up on it and it seems doable... my biggest worries, other than disconnecting the trans cooling lines, are the fans and the water pump pulley... Some tutorials say I have to remove the fans, some say not. Some say I have to loosed the water pulley, some not. If I don't have to bother with either of those things, I am going out there today and getting this done. Anyone change the rad on a 2000 Ltd. 6cyl. 4.0L? Advice?
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 3
From: Fountain Inn, SC
Year: 1988
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: I6 4.0L
Was under the hood of the jeep today and noticed the shock mount bushings or whatever they are called are already shot.....one looks like a crushed skittle and the other side is getting there, the lift only has 500 miles on it.....ill post a pic later its a rough country 3" series 2
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 777
Likes: 1
interesting and thats used as a belt dressing? Neat
I dont wanna mask it I thought maybe the pulley just needed a little grease where they mount at...speaking of cooling since I have the 0331 head and im unsure of the po maintenance i would like to replace all of my cooling stuff so what all should I replace? Therm, radiator, fans and hoses? And fluid of course...I know its leaking from somewhere
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
From: Pinehurst
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: H.O. 4.0L I6
Well it doesnt screech just a low volume whine but its got the right pitch to make u want to punch urself in the face...I did find a brand new belt under the back seat tho pretty excited about that haha
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Shelby, Ohio Email me if interested. lilbov1@yahoo.com
Year: 1986
Model: Comanche
Engine: GM 2.8L V6 - 115 hp @ 4800 rpm, 145 ft lb @ 2400 rpm
I do not have any pics right now but I'll try to take some. I know it is a Jeep Comanche though. There are also 2 rails running along the entire frame that don't look stock. Everything else looks stock or professional.
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Longwood, Florida
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6cyl.
Decided to just poke around, and I did remove the one fan, but left the clutch fan (?) in and just moved the shroud. Looks like all I have to do is drain (Once I find the petcock!) and take off the hoses. The top trans cooler line looks like it won't be a problem, but the lower one will probably be a PITA. I am going to pick up one of those tools at the parts store when I get the rad. and hope that makes things a little easier..
I can leave the condenser alone, right?
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks!
Decided to just poke around, and I did remove the one fan, but left the clutch fan (?) in and just moved the shroud. Looks like all I have to do is drain (Once I find the petcock!) and take off the hoses. The top trans cooler line looks like it won't be a problem, but the lower one will probably be a PITA. I am going to pick up one of those tools at the parts store when I get the rad. and hope that makes things a little easier..
I can leave the condenser alone, right?
Decided to just poke around, and I did remove the one fan, but left the clutch fan (?) in and just moved the shroud. Looks like all I have to do is drain (Once I find the petcock!) and take off the hoses. The top trans cooler line looks like it won't be a problem, but the lower one will probably be a PITA. I am going to pick up one of those tools at the parts store when I get the rad. and hope that makes things a little easier..
I can leave the condenser alone, right?
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Longwood, Florida
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6cyl.
My trans cooler lines have a "quick connect"...(I think most of them do) I heard they are hard to remove. There is a tool that they sell specifically for it that is supposed to make it easier....though from what I gather, a lot of people just cut it out and then use a hose and clamps instead...
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My trans cooler lines have a "quick connect"...(I think most of them do) I heard they are hard to remove. There is a tool that they sell specifically for it that is supposed to make it easier....though from what I gather, a lot of people just cut it out and then use a hose and clamps instead...
CF Veteran
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,521
Likes: 1
From: JOCO
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
I didn't even cut mine off, i just moved the threaded coupling back from the flared end and shoved the hose over the flared end and popped a hose clamp on it. works great and i don't have to worry with those aggravating couplings. just what i did.
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Longwood, Florida
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6cyl.
oohh.... I like that idea...lol... Much easier.
Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
From: Culpeper, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
Square of Round Foglights
I have a 1999 XJ SE, with no stock fog lights. I am getting some after market ones soon, but can't decide between square or round.
Square: $36.99/ Pair
Round: $29.99/ individual light
I'm leaning for the square ones, but would like some input. Thanks.
Square: $36.99/ Pair
Round: $29.99/ individual light
I'm leaning for the square ones, but would like some input. Thanks.
CF Veteran
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,521
Likes: 1
From: JOCO
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
I have a 1999 XJ SE, with no stock fog lights. I am getting some after market ones soon, but can't decide between square or round.
Square: $36.99/ Pair
Round: $29.99/ individual light
I'm leaning for the square ones, but would like some input. Thanks.
Square: $36.99/ Pair
Round: $29.99/ individual light
I'm leaning for the square ones, but would like some input. Thanks.
