imajeepnut
NAXJA Forum User
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Well...I haven't been here in forever it seems. My XJ has been running great until the past 6-8 months. Two coolant bottles later, I'm reconsidering my closed system setup. I'm now homeschooling my children, so maintenance time is very limited for me. I have searched and reviewed alot of threads on the swap. I've also noticed that Mac's has an aluminum Surge tank as a replacement.
1. Is there a "current" thread on the Closed to Open conversion? My search returned threads from '09. I thought someone might have a more Up-To-Date link with newer options??
2. Is there a Kit as such that I can buy to speed up my conversion? For me...having everything together really helps me out these days.
3. I am taking my radiator to have it flushed out...it is an all metal unit from 12 years ago when Clemson 4Wheel Ctr. installed my Jasper 4.0L. If it leaks...is it advisable to buy a 3-core or stay with the 2-core?
4. IF my radiator is in fact good...I may just buy the Mac's Surge tank and see how it behaves. Any feedback on their alum. Surge tank?
If you care to take the time to offer up your suggestions, I would be grateful. I'm down now with no "work" Jeep. After I make a decision on what to do to keep the coolant in the engine, and not on the driveway, ...I'll hit ya'll up for advice on another problem! Lets just say it may involve one or more of the following...TPS, IAS, CPS,... Seems like it might be more economical to buy a newer XJ sometimes...
Thanks for your help!
Jeff C.
1. Is there a "current" thread on the Closed to Open conversion? My search returned threads from '09. I thought someone might have a more Up-To-Date link with newer options??
2. Is there a Kit as such that I can buy to speed up my conversion? For me...having everything together really helps me out these days.
3. I am taking my radiator to have it flushed out...it is an all metal unit from 12 years ago when Clemson 4Wheel Ctr. installed my Jasper 4.0L. If it leaks...is it advisable to buy a 3-core or stay with the 2-core?
4. IF my radiator is in fact good...I may just buy the Mac's Surge tank and see how it behaves. Any feedback on their alum. Surge tank?
If you care to take the time to offer up your suggestions, I would be grateful. I'm down now with no "work" Jeep. After I make a decision on what to do to keep the coolant in the engine, and not on the driveway, ...I'll hit ya'll up for advice on another problem! Lets just say it may involve one or more of the following...TPS, IAS, CPS,... Seems like it might be more economical to buy a newer XJ sometimes...
Thanks for your help!
Jeff C.