Xj running too cool?? Maybe T-stat?

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Jun 28, 2013 | 08:08 AM

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PocketsEmpty

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From: York, PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I've had two NAPA brand T-stats already, and haven't had any issues with either of them. But next time I'll probably get the Mopar

Jun 28, 2013 | 08:12 AM

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cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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I've had two NAPA brand T-stats already, and haven't had any issues with either of them. But next time I'll probably get the Mopar

At 20* ambient temp, 5 minutes of running on 2 miles of flat road, heater is good and warm. Wouldn't that be nice in Pa.?

Jun 28, 2013 | 09:39 AM

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PocketsEmpty

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From: York, PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

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At 20* ambient temp, 5 minutes of running on 2 miles of flat road, heater is good and warm. Wouldn't that be nice in Pa.?

It IS nice, and my Napa T-stat is doing just that! Jeep warms up faster than my old Mazda, by a long shot!

Jun 28, 2013 | 10:07 AM

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DenaliRanger1

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From: Jackson, WYoming

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

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Retail is $23.55.

Just ordered one. $23.47 plus $5.30 for the gasket.. What's up with that Chrystler.. No gasket??

Jun 28, 2013 | 12:03 PM

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cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

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Just ordered one. $23.47 plus $5.30 for the gasket.. What's up with that Chrystler.. No gasket??

Comes WITH 3 gaskets, one of which fits your Jeep.

Jun 28, 2013 | 12:37 PM

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djb383

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From: The Republic of TEXAS

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

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Originally Posted by DenaliRanger1

Yes. The first thing I did was turn the heater on full blast and it is very weak. Does that mean Thermastat?

It could be....but then it could be a plugged heater core as well. As stated, testing the stat takes 10-15 mins. in a pan of water on top of the stove using a thermometer. I would never just stick a new stat in a motor (regardless of brand) 'til I had tested it 1st, just too easy to do and then u know what u have, but that's just me.

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