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saleen
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Jul 22, 2010, 3:57 PM

Post #1 of 14 (1549 views)
overheating-cherokee Sign In

I HAVE A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE,4.0L,OVER HEATING IF IDLE TO LONG OR STUCK IN TRAFFIC,DOES ALRIGHT GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY.DID NOT HAVE PROBLEM TILL I CHANGED THE AUTO TRANS AND PULLED THE RADIATOR OUT TO BE CLEANED AT LOCAL RADIATOR SHOP,ALSO CHANGED THERMOSTAT AT SAME TIME.THANK YOU.


Sidom
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:05 PM

Post #2 of 14 (1541 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

Check to see if your cooling fan is coming on.


saleen
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:21 PM

Post #3 of 14 (1535 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

IT HAS A DIRECT DRIVE CLUTCH FAN.THANKS.


Hammer Time
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:25 PM

Post #4 of 14 (1532 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

If it has HD cooling, it will also have an electric fan.



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saleen
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:27 PM

Post #5 of 14 (1529 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

YOU ARE CORRECT AND EVEN WHEN THAT COMES ON IT DOES NOT DETER IT FROM BOILING OVER IN THE RESEVIOR.


Hammer Time
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:29 PM

Post #6 of 14 (1526 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

Why did you have it cleaned in the first place. You must have already had a problem, right?



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saleen
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:32 PM

Post #7 of 14 (1523 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

NO ISSUES.PUT A NEW TRANS IN AND CLEANED PER WARRENTY.


Hammer Time
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:36 PM

Post #8 of 14 (1519 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

If your not having a problem at cruising speed, it can only be a fan problem. It may need a new fan clutch. Make sure the shroud is good and the radiator air flow isn't restricted.

(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Nov 17, 2010, 5:42 PM)


saleen
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:42 PM

Post #9 of 14 (1515 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

I WILL CHECK THAT OUT.COULD IT STILL HAVE SOME AIR TRAPPED,I HAVE HEAT.THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.


Hammer Time
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:43 PM

Post #10 of 14 (1512 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

It's possible but not real likely. Just driving it should work the air out.

(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Nov 17, 2010, 5:42 PM)


saleen
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Jul 22, 2010, 5:47 PM

Post #11 of 14 (1508 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

I DID NOT THINK SO BUT I AM UNFAMILIAR WITH THE JEEP.THANK YOU.


bobfrompgd
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Nov 17, 2010, 5:13 PM

Post #12 of 14 (1448 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

  I have 95 cherokee and have battled the same problem. Large engine in a small space. Small cooling system. I put on a high flow water pump, this helped a little. The electric cooling fan will not come on unless the ac is running or the engine reaches 215 degrees and by then it will not bring the temp down. I put on a toggle switch so I can control the electric fan. This was a big help. I have a heavy duty radiator for next summer. It took me a while to find one, I know from experience I wont have a cooling problem next summer. In the book that came with vehicle it even mentions hot weather with ac on, or going up a mountain. It is a weak cooling system. I put larger radiators on all my vehicles if I can . They all have over 200k miles. Cherokees are great I wish they still made them.


Hammer Time
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Nov 17, 2010, 5:22 PM

Post #13 of 14 (1444 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In


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I have 95 cherokee and have battled the same problem. Large engine in a small space. Small cooling system. I put on a high flow water pump, this helped a little. The electric cooling fan will not come on unless the ac is running or the engine reaches 215 degrees and by then it will not bring the temp down. I put on a toggle switch so I can control the electric fan. This was a big help. I have a heavy duty radiator for next summer. It took me a while to find one, I know from experience I wont have a cooling problem next summer. In the book that came with vehicle it even mentions hot weather with ac on, or going up a mountain. It is a weak cooling system. I put larger radiators on all my vehicles if I can . They all have over 200k miles. Cherokees are great I wish they still made them.


You don't need all that non OEM stuff. There is a problem with your vehicle and you just haven't found it yet. The factory cooling system is more than efficient when working properly.

(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Nov 17, 2010, 5:42 PM)


bobfrompgd
User

Nov 17, 2010, 6:45 PM

Post #14 of 14 (1431 views)
Re: overheating-cherokee Sign In

  O NO the sherriff..






 
 
 






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