Antifreeze burp
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From: Scottsdale
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
OK, I replaced water pump and therm housing and now on occasion while just sitting there for days without running I come out and there is a spot of antifreeze from 1-2" in diameter probably just a few drops. Might sound crazy but do these things burp from somewhere or my guess is the pump needs to be redone?
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From: Fort Atkinson, Wi.
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I would suspect that one of the hoses are not tight. Usually have to check them after you run it again.
OK, I replaced water pump and therm housing and now on occasion while just sitting there for days without running I come out and there is a spot of antifreeze from 1-2" in diameter probably just a few drops. Might sound crazy but do these things burp from somewhere or my guess is the pump needs to be redone?
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From: Ontario, Canada
Year: 1989 Laredo
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L 6 Renix
Dont pull the new pump till you see the source of the leak.
Sometimes the older hoses get squeezed and cut by the hose clamps.
Wasn't perhaps some residual coolant that was laying on the rad support or some coolant mixed up with some snow and then melting and dripping?
Sometimes the older hoses get squeezed and cut by the hose clamps.
Wasn't perhaps some residual coolant that was laying on the rad support or some coolant mixed up with some snow and then melting and dripping?
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From: Scottsdale
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Live in the desert so no snow here unfortunately. Looked tonight and can see runs behind the harmonic balancer to the oil pan bolt. So I think I need to at least loosen the belt and remove the pulley for a closer look.
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