No pics uploaded from my phone at the moment... but did a standard brake job on the front end today... pads and new rotors. (had gotten a little warped)

 

The replacement CD Changer seems to be operating OK so I secured it in the enclosure. Just like the previous one. Couple velcro strips. Makes it easy to get in and out.

 

Installed a 7 lb. radiator cap on my 1998 GC 4.0

 

7 might be too far on the low side Mikey, 14 should have been the minimum. Pretty sure I mentioned this.

 

technically it was the other day, but I took mine out for a little ride. Recently I've been taking my truck out, so it was nice to get back behind the wheel of my XJ and hit some dirt.

 

I just did a ZJ tierod upgrade and front brakes. All were great upgrades. I highly recommend the Centric premium rotors and semi-metallic brake pads. After bedding in the brakes, they are far better than they ever have been, with noticeably less pedal pressure required.

 

What is that compensating for? Should be a 16 pounder in there. A lower psi = a lower boiling point. I think a 7 pulls the boiling point down to around 230*. It would be closer to 260* with a properly functioning 16 pounder the factory used. I can only assume the gauge would read 30* lower than it should at normal operating temps, too. But i digress. Its not my Jeep.

So what did i do to my Cherokee today? Bought some brake shoes and pads, hardware, brake hoses, a factory digital clock radio, valve stems for the tires, and some solder to fix the door lock/window switches, even tho im swapping to manuals. And bought a factory terminal removal tool for the PCM wiring. Thexton, part #6394.

 

Yes but don't take it as a rejection of your advice - I do appreciate you taking the time to help me. Thanks.

But it's an $8.00 experiment and if it fails (the radiator overflows coolant at some point) I think I'm going to try a 180º thermostat before admitting a defeat.

Of course if both actions ultimately fail and cooling system loses coolant out the through the 7 lb. cap - even with the 180º thermostat installed - I will then take your advice and we'll all be smarter for my efforts. At least we'll know what will not work. <g>

I'll let you know what happens by posting it back here.

PHM
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Do you have another thread discussing your cooling issues? What are you trying to accomplish?

A 180 degree thermostat is going to do basically nothing for you except in cold weather. Then basically all it will do for you is reduce the output of your heater. All a 7lb cap will do is lower the boiling point.

If the system doesn't work with a (properly operating) 195 degree thermostat and a correct pressure cap, there is something else wrong in the system besides the thermostat or cap.

 

Cut and fold on the fenders

 

Let me guess.... Tired of ripping the flares off and you really are going to do 35s?

 

Made a transmission mount for my MJ

 

Tired of flares coming off, and I may have ordered some 35s today... also, did the fluid in both diffs, and the transfer case. After the cut and fold I taped off the lips and bedlined them.

 

Drove it to work, and loved it. Then drove home and loved it some more, lol

 

May do the ZJ upgrade at some point on mine, but for now doing stock replacement. Quick question.... also doing my track bar.... is there much load on it just sitting on the ground?
I want to do it, but my luck I'd pop it loose and it would move and I'd be up s*** creek in my driveway.

I'm wanting to do all my tie-rod ends at the same time.... anyone have recommendations as to the order that works best?
Thanks!