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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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This is my Jeep's temp. while driving, is it OK? I am thinking in attaching fans in front of th jeep to make it cooler! I found fans but I am hizitated bkoz they are made in China!! What do you recommand me to do?
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Keep driving. That temp is just right.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Arab1970
This is my Jeep's temp. while driving, is it OK? I am thinking in attaching fans in front of th jeep to make it cooler! I found fans but I am hizitated bkoz they are made in China!! What do you recommand me to do?
Middle of the gauge is where it's supposed to be. Your engine won't run any cooler than 195.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by salad

Middle of the gauge is where it's supposed to be. Your engine won't run any cooler than 195.
Shouldn't *

It could if your thermostat is stuck open.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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Well mine is overheating like crazy at 255° on the highway in 95° weather. I have no clue why. And it doesn't help that everyone is going slow.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Well mine is overheating like crazy at 255° on the highway in 95° weather. I have no clue why. And it doesn't help that everyone is going slow.
Clogged radiator is most likely, and a new fan clutch wouldn't hurt.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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I'll ask here an not just the GA thread



My front right caliper is dragging again. I've replaced it once already, should I bleed the master cylinder this time and replace it? Doing new rotors too because I think it's warped- when I rotate the rotor it seems I catch and hang up an little bit more so I'm thinking that or the hub.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Clogged radiator is most likely, and a new fan clutch wouldn't hurt.
Well I flushed the radiator. But the liquid coming out is still brown after a while.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234

Well I flushed the radiator. But the liquid coming out is still brown after a while.
Flush again!
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
I'll ask here an not just the GA thread



My front right caliper is dragging again. I've replaced it once already, should I bleed the master cylinder this time and replace it? Doing new rotors too because I think it's warped- when I rotate the rotor it seems I catch and hang up an little bit more so I'm thinking that or the hub.
I'm having the same problem with my front left after I curbed it in the fog. I already replaced the hubs 4k miles ago so I hope it is not them, my best advice is start with the cheaper things like the rotor or pads.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Flush again!
Where can I get a Mopar thermostat? Where can I get a good fan clutch? Radiator?
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Well I flushed the radiator. But the liquid coming out is still brown after a while.
That's because it is probably rust, keep doing it until you get clear(er) water.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234

Where can I get a Mopar thermostat? Where can I get a good fan clutch? Radiator?
Go to the stealership for a factory 195 thermostat. I Know a lot of people like radiator barn, I've also seen people buy aluminum three cores$$$$. Fan clutch doesn't really matter.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Is there anyway to make the front hubs of my 1998 Cherokee lock out?
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Go to the stealership for a factory 195 thermostat. I Know a lot of people like radiator barn, I've also seen people buy aluminum three cores$$$$. Fan clutch doesn't really matter.
Anyone have the part number for a Mopar 195° thermostat for a 1998 4.0



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