fsupaintball
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- W of Denver
My jeep has always had an overheating problem. It overheats when running uphill on the interstate at 70mph, and it overheats when crawling. Basically, anytime it's warm and the engine is working hard at high speeds, or working moderately hard at low speeds
I've replaced the water pump, thermostat, radiator (aluminum 2-row), and fan clutch. I've flushed it. I've replaced the coolant. I've put in Water Wetter.
The damn thing still eventually pushes right up to the red if it's 70+ outside and I'm driving up the interstate.
As soon as I start driving downhill at a good clip, or turn on the heater, the temp comes down a bit.
I haven't upgraded my fan, but since I have a larger 2-row radiator, it's difficult to know what would fit and what wouldn't. Or if that would even fix my problems.
I'm sure the fact that I'm at altitude, have a 3" lift and 31" tires means the Jeep has to work harder, but as if major changes like a fancy radiator do nearly nothing to help!
Suggestions?
1996 XJ, inline 6, automatic transmission, 180k. Thicker 2-row radiator, so I'm not sure a different fan will fit?
I've replaced the water pump, thermostat, radiator (aluminum 2-row), and fan clutch. I've flushed it. I've replaced the coolant. I've put in Water Wetter.
The damn thing still eventually pushes right up to the red if it's 70+ outside and I'm driving up the interstate.
As soon as I start driving downhill at a good clip, or turn on the heater, the temp comes down a bit.
I haven't upgraded my fan, but since I have a larger 2-row radiator, it's difficult to know what would fit and what wouldn't. Or if that would even fix my problems.
I'm sure the fact that I'm at altitude, have a 3" lift and 31" tires means the Jeep has to work harder, but as if major changes like a fancy radiator do nearly nothing to help!
Suggestions?
1996 XJ, inline 6, automatic transmission, 180k. Thicker 2-row radiator, so I'm not sure a different fan will fit?
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