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It's not a good temperature, but it's bearable for the motor for short periods of time. Normal running temp is 210. 220 is hot, 230 is up there and it should be cooled as soon as possible. I believe the red zone starts at 250, and it doesn't take long for it to get there from 230. The renix motors are known to run hotter because of the cooling system. We just have to keep an eye on it more. It's just another perk of owning a renix.
What's the renix a closed coolant system? I was reading some info on the closed system today. Originally Posted by XJ.89.Limited
It's not a good temperature, but it's bearable for the motor for short periods of time. Normal running temp is 210. 220 is hot, 230 is up there and it should be cooled as soon as possible. I believe the red zone starts at 250, and it doesn't take long for it to get there from 230. The renix motors are known to run hotter because of the cooling system. We just have to keep an eye on it more. It's just another perk of owning a renix.
Alright time to get off my butt and get this new u joint in and this axle shaft back in. I have to get somewhere tonight and my left sides all pulled apart. It's great relying on one vehicle.
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Yessir. No cap on the radiator, we have a pressure bottle with a cap on it, all plastic of course. It gets replaced every few years. Kinda like a maintenance thing, only $30 at the most expensive too.Originally Posted by Bretts2000XJ
What's the renix a closed coolant system? I was reading some info on the closed system today
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Hahaha . You think rad cap is my biggest problem. Look what I'm doing right now in middle of thunderstorm. Nice and quiet just making it happen and getting it done. Going to use the big fn hammer trick and swap out the u joint. I used an extension wedged between knuckle and u joint to press the axle free with the help of power steering. But the past weekend of wheeling was worth some old crappy u joints.
Dude honestly a track bar is no big deal.
For you it might bud I have to drive the next week with it the way it is I wish I had the tools/space to work on mine everyday it really sucks but hey what ya gone do Lol the back roads are doing just fine lolOriginally Posted by Bretts2000XJ
Hahaha . You think rad cap is my biggest problem. Look what I'm doing right now in middle of thunderstorm. Nice and quiet just making it happen and getting it done. Going to use the big fn hammer trick and swap out the u joint. I used an extension wedged between knuckle and u joint to press the axle free with the help of power steering. But the past weekend of wheeling was worth some old crappy u joints.
Dude honestly a track bar is no big deal.
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Today it was pretty nice to me with it being 80ish. It stayed below 210 for the most part. On a real hot summer day it can rise up towards 220-230 if I have it running hard going up a hill or sitting in traffic for a while. I'll usually pop the hood whenever I stop somewhere if I can, just to cool it down.
And for whoever is doing the trac bar replacement, DON'T lift up the jeep by the body. You will work against what it's designed to do and it'll be a lot harder to get the bolts out. Best to leave it on level ground. Torque specs are slipping my mind right now but you can easily find them. I wanna say 75 at the frame end and 55 at the axle end, but don't quote me on that. Do some research first.
Don't lift it up at all?Originally Posted by XJ.89.Limited
Today it was pretty nice to me with it being 80ish. It stayed below 210 for the most part. On a real hot summer day it can rise up towards 220-230 if I have it running hard going up a hill or sitting in traffic for a while. I'll usually pop the hood whenever I stop somewhere if I can, just to cool it down.
And for whoever is doing the trac bar replacement, DON'T lift up the jeep by the body. You will work against what it's designed to do and it'll be a lot harder to get the bolts out. Best to leave it on level ground. Torque specs are slipping my mind right now but you can easily find them. I wanna say 75 at the frame end and 55 at the axle end, but don't quote me on that. Do some research first.
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Yessir. No cap on the radiator, we have a pressure bottle with a cap on it, all plastic of course. It gets replaced every few years. Kinda like a maintenance thing, only $30 at the most expensive too.
Did you ever consider upgrading to an open system? I've heard of people doing that. But then again the closed system when maintained properly should cool just the same rightOriginally Posted by XJ.89.Limited
Yessir. No cap on the radiator, we have a pressure bottle with a cap on it, all plastic of course. It gets replaced every few years. Kinda like a maintenance thing, only $30 at the most expensive too.
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For you it might bud I have to drive the next week with it the way it is I wish I had the tools/space to work on mine everyday it really sucks but hey what ya gone do Lol the back roads are doing just fine lol
Sorry for seeming like an *** been in a crappy mood.Originally Posted by bobsxj
For you it might bud I have to drive the next week with it the way it is I wish I had the tools/space to work on mine everyday it really sucks but hey what ya gone do Lol the back roads are doing just fine lol
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Sorry for seeming like an *** been in a crappy mood.
Hey no thing man. Everyone has good days and bad. Let me know if I can help you with anything.Originally Posted by bobsxj
Sorry for seeming like an *** been in a crappy mood.
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Hey no thing man. Everyone has good days and bad. Let me know if I can help you with anything.
Just bought the track bar off iro should be here this week I'm going to try doing myself well see lolOriginally Posted by Bretts2000XJ
Hey no thing man. Everyone has good days and bad. Let me know if I can help you with anything.
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Just bought the track bar off iro should be here this week I'm going to try doing myself well see lol
Alright I got faith in ya man . Ask these guys who have done one before for tips and pointers. Watch you a few videos. I don't see any reason you couldn't do it.Originally Posted by bobsxj
Just bought the track bar off iro should be here this week I'm going to try doing myself well see lol
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Just bought the track bar off iro should be here this week I'm going to try doing myself well see lol
Its honestly just two bolts. Undo the old one, shake the body to center it over the axles, put the new one in and adjust it to the right length. Mine took like 10 minsOriginally Posted by bobsxj
Just bought the track bar off iro should be here this week I'm going to try doing myself well see lol
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Its honestly just two bolts. Undo the old one, shake the body to center it over the axles, put the new one in and adjust it to the right length. Mine took like 10 mins
Yeah adjusting it idk how to do I guess the directions tell youOriginally Posted by bighouts5591
Its honestly just two bolts. Undo the old one, shake the body to center it over the axles, put the new one in and adjust it to the right length. Mine took like 10 mins
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Yeah adjusting it idk how to do I guess the directions tell you
Its just a tie rod end or heim joint, just spins and outOriginally Posted by bobsxj
Yeah adjusting it idk how to do I guess the directions tell you
If your axle is centered right currently, just lay the new one next to the old one after you take it off and adjust the length to match before putting the new one on.
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Yeah idk how screwed up it is the Bracket moves and the joint has a lot of play and I have DW so idk if its centered anymoreOriginally Posted by dukie564
If your axle is centered right currently, just lay the new one next to the old one after you take it off and adjust the length to match before putting the new one on.
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Park on level ground, unbolt old ****, look at Jeep from front, if it looks like your axle is centred, tires/fenders are decent gauge for this, then bolt your new bracket on and adjust the track bar to fit.... if the axle is not centred, turn your steering wheel until it is, do it little by little, checking each time. Turning the wheel will shift the body side to side.