What did you do to your Cherokee today?
Sweet, going to try and find the orange in the morning. Got a trip planned for the coast in a week or so and really don't want to worry about catching fire off the exhaust.
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From: Rome, GA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Upgraded my engine cooling system:
Radiator for a '91 model w/filler neck & cap, water pump, t-stat, upper & lower hoses and overflow reservior.
I just finished about half an hour ago. I would have been done sooner but when I was all finished up and ready to pour in the coolant, I noticed that my overflow hose was too short to reach the tank, so I had to get to the parts store before they closed to get a longer one.
I fired it up, waited for the t-stat to open and burped the system. It's looking good so far.........no leaks and good flow. The true test will be the ride home from work tomorrow in the hot afternoon sun.
Radiator for a '91 model w/filler neck & cap, water pump, t-stat, upper & lower hoses and overflow reservior.
I just finished about half an hour ago. I would have been done sooner but when I was all finished up and ready to pour in the coolant, I noticed that my overflow hose was too short to reach the tank, so I had to get to the parts store before they closed to get a longer one.
I fired it up, waited for the t-stat to open and burped the system. It's looking good so far.........no leaks and good flow. The true test will be the ride home from work tomorrow in the hot afternoon sun.
Last edited by Hamster; Aug 6, 2012 at 10:13 PM.
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From: Frisco, Tx
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Hamster
Upgraded my engine cooling system:
Radiator for a '91 model w/filler neck and cap, water pump, t-stat, upper & lower hoses and overflow reservior.
I just finished about half an hour ago. I would have been done sooner but when I was all finished up and ready to pour in the coolant, I noticed that my overflow hose was too short to reach the tank, so I had to get to the parts store before they closed to get a longer one.
I fired it up, waited for the t-stat to open and burped the system. It's looking good so far.........no leaks and good flow. The true test will be the ride home frome work tomorrow in the hot afternoon sun.
Radiator for a '91 model w/filler neck and cap, water pump, t-stat, upper & lower hoses and overflow reservior.
I just finished about half an hour ago. I would have been done sooner but when I was all finished up and ready to pour in the coolant, I noticed that my overflow hose was too short to reach the tank, so I had to get to the parts store before they closed to get a longer one.
I fired it up, waited for the t-stat to open and burped the system. It's looking good so far.........no leaks and good flow. The true test will be the ride home frome work tomorrow in the hot afternoon sun.
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From: High Desert AV
Year: 88
Model: Cherokee
Engine: inline 6 4.0 liter renix
Originally Posted by Hamster
Upgraded my engine cooling system:
Radiator for a '91 model w/filler neck & cap, water pump, t-stat, upper & lower hoses and overflow reservior.
I just finished about half an hour ago. I would have been done sooner but when I was all finished up and ready to pour in the coolant, I noticed that my overflow hose was too short to reach the tank, so I had to get to the parts store before they closed to get a longer one.
I fired it up, waited for the t-stat to open and burped the system. It's looking good so far.........no leaks and good flow. The true test will be the ride home from work tomorrow in the hot afternoon sun.
Radiator for a '91 model w/filler neck & cap, water pump, t-stat, upper & lower hoses and overflow reservior.
I just finished about half an hour ago. I would have been done sooner but when I was all finished up and ready to pour in the coolant, I noticed that my overflow hose was too short to reach the tank, so I had to get to the parts store before they closed to get a longer one.
I fired it up, waited for the t-stat to open and burped the system. It's looking good so far.........no leaks and good flow. The true test will be the ride home from work tomorrow in the hot afternoon sun.
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From: San Diego, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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From: San Diego, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Haven't done much with her lately. I replaced the twisty-ties holding down my whip antenna with some plastic clips off an old book bag. Don't know how long it'll last, but at least there's no metal-to-metal contact.
I've pretty much committed to taking her down to Mexico over the Labor Day weekend, so I'm starting to gear up for that. I'd like to upgrade the ignition system and have been doing some research on that. To MSD or not? Accel? I don't know yet, but I hope to have it figured out soon. I have to get the front windshield replaced because of a crack that developed sometime this spring. The glass needs to be without cracks if it's to pass CBP's inspection for my SENTRI pass.
I've pretty much committed to taking her down to Mexico over the Labor Day weekend, so I'm starting to gear up for that. I'd like to upgrade the ignition system and have been doing some research on that. To MSD or not? Accel? I don't know yet, but I hope to have it figured out soon. I have to get the front windshield replaced because of a crack that developed sometime this spring. The glass needs to be without cracks if it's to pass CBP's inspection for my SENTRI pass.
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From: Frisco, Tx
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by jaythenewguytojeepn
Did u change the clutch fan out? Or put in some electric fans? I am need of do this as well and just what a lil more onput
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From: Out West
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Originally Posted by a_shirey
ordered my IRO 3" lift kit.
Anyway, sorry to slide off topic.
Drove it to work, vacuumed it out, no more mud clumps.
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
Originally Posted by Renots
I'm saving up for an IRO 4" lift. Mmm can't wait. Was thinking about going for a Zone offroad 4.5" lift, but haven't found a lot of material on them, though the things I've read weren't bad.. ::shrugs::
Anyway, sort to slide off topic.
Drove it to work, vacuumed it out, no more mud clumps.

No, I don't lick fish.



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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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From: Rome, GA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I will probably go with electric fans eventually but, that project will have to wait a little while due to a tight budget.
Last edited by Hamster; Aug 7, 2012 at 04:54 AM.
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From: Rome, GA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: High Desert AV
Year: 88
Model: Cherokee
Engine: inline 6 4.0 liter renix
Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
If you put in elec fans, upgrade to 97+ fans. Man they are awesome


