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Help XJ run cooler
05-01-2010, 10:28 PM
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Help XJ run cooler
hey guys does any one have any tips on how to make my XJ run a little cooler...I have a cold air intake and replaced the clutch fan last summer...any tips to help me run cooler on the sand this summer.
05-01-2010, 10:56 PM
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rewire your electric fan so you can turn it on manually. turn ir on right away, its kept mine from over heating on the trails since i did it.
05-01-2010, 11:35 PM
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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Run a higher water to coolant ratio. 70% water to 30% coolant will help, and add some water wetter too. Water will absorb heat faster than coolant.
05-02-2010, 10:35 PM
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I was getting pretty friggin hot, on the trails.
...So, I put hood spacers between my hood & hinges....havent had an overheating problem since.
You can really feel the heat POURING out from under there. One of the best Mods Ive done for the summer, thus far.
Another great thing about these is, when winter comes....If you have a winter....You can take these out, without any permanent consequences done to the hood.
...So, I put hood spacers between my hood & hinges....havent had an overheating problem since.
You can really feel the heat POURING out from under there. One of the best Mods Ive done for the summer, thus far.
Another great thing about these is, when winter comes....If you have a winter....You can take these out, without any permanent consequences done to the hood.
05-02-2010, 10:56 PM
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2xs. I went wheeling for about 11 hours on saturday and never had a problem with my fan wired to a switch.Best mod I've done.
05-02-2010, 11:25 PM
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I was getting pretty friggin hot, on the trails.
...So, I put hood spacers between my hood & hinges....havent had an overheating problem since.
You can really feel the heat POURING out from under there. One of the best Mods Ive done for the summer, thus far.
Another great thing about these is, when winter comes....If you have a winter....You can take these out, without any permanent consequences done to the hood.
...So, I put hood spacers between my hood & hinges....havent had an overheating problem since.
You can really feel the heat POURING out from under there. One of the best Mods Ive done for the summer, thus far.
Another great thing about these is, when winter comes....If you have a winter....You can take these out, without any permanent consequences done to the hood.
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05-03-2010, 01:34 PM
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amazingly mine runs really cool and it only has a clutch fan (no cowling on it)
oh and does anyone else find the irony of THEHEAT trying to keep his jeep cool
oh and does anyone else find the irony of THEHEAT trying to keep his jeep cool
05-03-2010, 02:29 PM
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I havent spent much time seeing the wiring but saw two wires coming out from it. Not real good with electrical. any tips would help on hoe you guys did it.
Thanks.
05-03-2010, 06:28 PM
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05-04-2010, 03:14 PM
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I used to have a mustang that ran a little hot. I would run a product called water wetter you add it to the coolant and i helps keep temps down about 10*. Always worked for me.