Recent content by BOLO1994

Thanks for your all your help. I had to adjust the tension to get rid of the squeal at start up. I willl double check lbs.

I have replaced the radiator cap. 16lbs is the rating, same as the one I replaced. The overflow tank appears to be working as well. when I burped the sytem. It draws coolant to fill the system. When this problem first started I did have a couple incidents where you could see boiling over in the...

I have replaced the radiator cap. 16lbs is the rating, same as the one I replaced. The overflow tank appears to be working as well. when I burped the sytem. It draws coolant to fill the system. When this problem first started I did have a couple incidents where you could see boiling over in the...

Thanks for the input all. I don' remember using tap water in the radiator, usually distilled/antifreeze. Regardless, I do agree that a new radiator is probably in order, but do you have a possible explanation for the erratic jump from the 1st line just past 210 degrees and the first red line...

the fan appears to be working fine. It engages either when I turn the AC on or when the car reaches about 210 degrees.

Here are the details: Vehicle: 1999 xj, 4.0l., 4wd Problem: temp guage jumps to redline Driving conditions at onset: I live in AZ and the jeep runs between 210 and 220 degrees with AC on. The jeep temp guage jumps from just over the first mark past 210 to redline. The "check guage" light...

I don't really know about the smell, but I own a 99 xj and for some reason, OEM parts are more expensive for that particular year of production..just thought I would put that out there.

Hi Rich, Yes the AUX fan is working, and when I replace the bottom hose I re-installed the spring. I will try the pressure cap tomorrow. I did however find that my tranny fluid was about a quart low. That being the case, could the remaining fluid in tranny have gotten super heated and when it...

Hi all. Wonder if anyone has had this problem. I have a 1999 xj, 4.0l. Recently had to change the hoses on the radiator due to leaks. Since the change I have experienced radical overheating problems that come at intermittent times. I have changed the thermostat twice, the temp sensor, the water...