Upgrading Cooling System
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you don't need a bad *** set of electric fans. what you need is a new radiator if yours is shot. yes 2 row, not 3 row
a set of fans isn't going to fix your problem
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i just put up my expirence since i changed my cooling system, a stock radiator is all that is needed, ive seen people over heat or see no changes at all with a 3 core for which ever reasons
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Originally Posted by Atmos
^^this is the only guy making sensible suggestions
you don't need a bad *** set of electric fans. what you need is a new radiator if yours is shot. yes 2 row, not 3 row
a set of fans isn't going to fix your problem
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good call. I have the same radiator. while you're replacing the rad, you should definitely throw in a new pump
if you're over heating with all new cooling parts then I'd check the heater core for a clog. check it and flush it when you're doing the rad
if you do decide to get a high flow pump (there are other brands besides flowkooler) don't forget to get a new high flow 195* tstat to go with it
it's up to you. I'd rather buy a zj fan clutch for $30 instead.
if you're over heating with all new cooling parts then I'd check the heater core for a clog. check it and flush it when you're doing the rad
if you do decide to get a high flow pump (there are other brands besides flowkooler) don't forget to get a new high flow 195* tstat to go with it
it's up to you. I'd rather buy a zj fan clutch for $30 instead.
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Originally Posted by Atmos
good call. I have the same radiator. while you're replacing the rad, you should definitely throw in a new pump
if you're over heating with all new cooling parts then I'd check the heater core for a clog. check it and flush it when you're doing the rad
if you do decide to get a high flow pump (there are other brands besides flowkooler) don't forget to get a new high flow 195* tstat to go with it
it's up to you. I'd rather buy a zj fan clutch for $30 instead.
if you're over heating with all new cooling parts then I'd check the heater core for a clog. check it and flush it when you're doing the rad
if you do decide to get a high flow pump (there are other brands besides flowkooler) don't forget to get a new high flow 195* tstat to go with it
it's up to you. I'd rather buy a zj fan clutch for $30 instead.
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It moves alot more air through the rad and A/C condensor than a std XJ fan. As someone stated elsewhere a std ZJ fan clutch makes for a hvy duty XJ fan clutch. I just put one on mine (NAPA #272310). But along with the other things I did to the cooling system at the same time I may have gotten the same good results with a new XJ fan clutch but decided it couldn't hurt. You can definitely hear it but XJ's aren't exactly quiet so........
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I just used my XJ fan. I don't know what the ZJ fan looks like but if you go the ZJ fan/fan clutch route just watch for clearance problems. Your XJ fan is a direct bolt up to the ZJ fan clutch. Thing is you won't know if your getting a good or weak fan clutch if it's used and a new NAPA one,at least here,was only around $45. I couldn't locate a source online that wouldn't have cost me about the same with shipping.
One other thing is that there are hvy duty ZJ fan clutches. A std one is the same height as a XJ's but is a lot bigger in diameter. Make sure you get the right one if you go used.
One other thing is that there are hvy duty ZJ fan clutches. A std one is the same height as a XJ's but is a lot bigger in diameter. Make sure you get the right one if you go used.
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/up...diator-142290/
I just put in a 2 row radiator, and wired in a electric fan (ignition hot w/relay) and it runs 20* cooler
I just put in a 2 row radiator, and wired in a electric fan (ignition hot w/relay) and it runs 20* cooler
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stock replacement radiator, wpump & tstat, dual electric fans from a chrysler 300, and it runs ~250, even when crawling thru mud on hot days. very happy with it.
a completely stock setup will work fine in any weather if the system is healthy, but its nice to be able to kill both fans before fording deep water.
that 3-fan setup looks F*&%^ng SWEET
a completely stock setup will work fine in any weather if the system is healthy, but its nice to be able to kill both fans before fording deep water.
that 3-fan setup looks F*&%^ng SWEET
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Originally Posted by rompnXJ
but its nice to be able to kill both fans before fording deep water.
that 3-fan setup looks F*&%^ng SWEET
that 3-fan setup looks F*&%^ng SWEET