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Mar 8, 2015 | 10:31 AM

#16

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Monett, MO.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Try AutoZone they are cheap on radiators for XJ's.

Mar 8, 2015 | 10:49 AM

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Rogue4x4

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From: Blunt, South Dakota

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.6 stroker

Quote:

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Cold water hitting a hot radiator really shouldn't cause it to explode, especially on a vehicle built to be able to make water crossings.

I agree with this, but take an obviously cracked plastic rad, thats spewing out hot steam, and dump cold water on it where it's cracked/leaking while it's still hot, and all bets are off...LOL

Mar 9, 2015 | 09:04 PM

#18

Kim_Steep471

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From: Los Angeles

Year: 2012

Model: Cherokee

thank you sooooooooooooo much guys for all your advice, help and suggestions. Evrything is working and fine now.

Lessons learned probably hehe

Mar 11, 2015 | 06:35 AM

#19

basegrinder

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From: Cali

Year: 1993

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by roninofako

You put cold water on a hot radiator...what did you think was going to happen?

Take it to a professional.

This is why you always see videos of radiators exploding on youtube when people cross streams or go through (big) puddles.

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