sams 95 xj thread

[SAMSET]

so the jeep has a big overheating issue. changed the water pump about a year ago,also changed the heater control valve, recently did some wiring to a switch so the e-fan will go on when i want. i have a thermostat(not yet installed), but since the hose coming off the stat is hot then that probably not the problem right?? both fans spin and at a normal rate so no sure on the fan clutch.
thinking it may be a radiator...if so is there anything "better" or after market you guys would suggest?
you know how it goes upgrade anything that brakes, right?

 

[Rev Den]

is the radiator original? If so, I would replace it.

Make sure you have the correct thermostat in there.

Rev

 

[philagony94xj]

Going on what Rev said, I believe the correct t-stat is a 210*F. Maybe its a 195*.....either way make sure its a quality stat cause I've had issues with cheapies sticking both open and closed in the past. I put in a 180* in the summer and the 210* or 195* in the winter. That way I also keep tabs on the condition and level of the coolant.

 

[Rev Den]

No reason to swap them for the season. I keep a 195 in year around, the only time I have ever had overheat issues is due to plugging in the radiator....after 150K miles.

Rev

 

[Fore Wheeler]

the 4.0 ltr is designed to run at 210*, allowing it to run cooler affects the performance of the motor. Rev is correct, keep the 195 in it.

dan

 

[SAMSET]

new radiator just went in.

thinking i still need a temp gauge

 

[SAMSET]

well started a couple projects today...going to trim the fenders so my 33s that are already mounted and balanced can fit. here a few shots of that
front was pretty clean...

rear, well some more rust showed its ugly face...

so all the bolts broke off, and i mean everyone(well that actually had metal to hold on too)

and until the trim actually starts it will just look like azz

 

[SAMSET]

then i also decide to go with a lil black and red theme, so i painted a couple parts that have yet to be installed
before

after

these 3 for right now

 

[Fore Wheeler]

Red sucks. Yellow is better.

 

[Rev Den]

Would that be piss yellow?


Red is better.

Rev

 

[kmanxj5050]

Red sucks! Yellows gay! White is the best!

 

[SAMSET]

Red sucks! Yellows gay! White is the best!

that sounds like another white power comment from you

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

they all suck, goldishtanishcrapish colored is best, just as me and macgyvr!

Cheese "cuz we r the coolest katz" Man

 

[REWSTER]

Red sucks! Yellows gay! White is the best!

white is lame

green like money

 

[kmanxj5050]

that sounds like another white power comment from you

What can i say?

K "I've had other color xj's to" man

 

[SAMSET]

trimming the fenders has started...
rew getting some cuts in

the back was so bad it didnt even matter if we cut the pinch welds :scared:

 

[SAMSET]

a of the jeep and soon to be wife

ill throw pics of this wheeling trip up in another thread. i have a few.

 

[SAMSET]

all trimmed up with lil baby 27s on it

 

[REWSTER]

pictures don't do your rust justice

 

[SAMSET]

forgot to throw a few pics up with the 33s