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thermostat
- Thread starter Dave Meyers
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- Rainy side of Washington
Why would I try a 180 degree when my 195 degree thermostat is working fine?
Also, pretty sure the bypass valve mentioned is the little hole with the partially crimped rivet through it, helps with bleeding/burping the system and also makes it so the thermostat opens faster when it reaches the right temperature by allowing slight fluid flow even when the thermostat is closed.
Also, pretty sure the bypass valve mentioned is the little hole with the partially crimped rivet through it, helps with bleeding/burping the system and also makes it so the thermostat opens faster when it reaches the right temperature by allowing slight fluid flow even when the thermostat is closed.
djb383
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- West Texas
+10, did the 180F t-stat in our '98 XJ, excellent results. I believe the coolant bypass is internal in the water pump.
wolfpackjeeper
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- Location
- 500' and 500KCAS, RAF lakenheath
I believe you are wrong
djb383
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- West Texas
About which part?
multmigs
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- Location
- Valley Forge, pa
I believe in Santa Clause..... what are u refering to and why?
heartof
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- kern, california
hi, i am having heating issues with my 1989 jeep cherokee 4.0 limited.\
she is fine on the flat lands but in the steep grades.. starts to heat up, and when i slow down... going up hill..
kicking on the ac so the electric fan clicks on bring it back down..
but i only do that just a for a few minutes ~
i was told the reservoir bottle is only to be half full.. i just read to have it full? does that help?
i notice now i have to burp the lower radiator hose when i take the ( put the volvo cap on the napa bottle) cap off and put any radiator fluid in,
so having the full reservoir help the air pocket issues?
( last year new radiator new thermostat hoses was great , the oil change and she over heated... had thermostat housing changed out, but didnt go away...( mechanic was tryingot push a head gasket leak but she passed smog and was fine, no smoke no anti freeze smell no oil in the collant etc... replaced with volvo cap was great till bottle cracked adn she was over heating.. so babied her replaced bottle..first one was bad..
now she is good in the flats, but hit grade and even if in third and ambiant temps is a little warm. need to also replace teh fan clutch ~ it pulls air but is very loose when i spin it hardly any resistance, cant afford the jeep fan clutch, , i bought the napa one
if i have an air bubble i the heater core as someone suspected, how do i flush it? read conflicting post on this. the mopar thermostat with the holes sounds great! old race care driver suggested i put those holes into the tstat was going to buy the jeep onto replace whatever napa one is in there now ( they are all out and on back order up here) ~ thanks for the feedback and input :worship:
she is fine on the flat lands but in the steep grades.. starts to heat up, and when i slow down... going up hill..
kicking on the ac so the electric fan clicks on bring it back down..
but i only do that just a for a few minutes ~
i was told the reservoir bottle is only to be half full.. i just read to have it full? does that help?
i notice now i have to burp the lower radiator hose when i take the ( put the volvo cap on the napa bottle) cap off and put any radiator fluid in,
so having the full reservoir help the air pocket issues?
( last year new radiator new thermostat hoses was great , the oil change and she over heated... had thermostat housing changed out, but didnt go away...( mechanic was tryingot push a head gasket leak but she passed smog and was fine, no smoke no anti freeze smell no oil in the collant etc... replaced with volvo cap was great till bottle cracked adn she was over heating.. so babied her replaced bottle..first one was bad..
now she is good in the flats, but hit grade and even if in third and ambiant temps is a little warm. need to also replace teh fan clutch ~ it pulls air but is very loose when i spin it hardly any resistance, cant afford the jeep fan clutch, , i bought the napa one
if i have an air bubble i the heater core as someone suspected, how do i flush it? read conflicting post on this. the mopar thermostat with the holes sounds great! old race care driver suggested i put those holes into the tstat was going to buy the jeep onto replace whatever napa one is in there now ( they are all out and on back order up here) ~ thanks for the feedback and input :worship:
heartof
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- kern, california
ok old racer builder suggested the 180 tstat!, but then a chrysler jeep dealer mechanic said it would open too soon and not cool the engine, i think this sounds logical! and might solve or help my grade towing heat issues.. i changed the park plugs from nkg's to champions recommended and her normal running temp went from 185-190- to 205 210...
so the 180 tstat! add holes ... thoughts? valued opinions please
so the 180 tstat! add holes ... thoughts? valued opinions please
