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Overheating

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by phox589, Oct 21, 2017.

  1. Oct 21, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    phox589

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    Okay i have been wracking my brain and can not find the reason why it keeps overheating. i have changed to an aluminum radiator , replaced the upper and lower radiator hose (they ballooned and burst), fan clutch, water pump ( it had bent fins), and thermostat. We found the head was warped and replaced that with an edelbrock head w/springs and valves (hoping the aluminum would help it cool faster), and all the gaskets for the upper have been replaced as well.

    i have looked at exploded views of the cooling system and can not find anything else that would affect the problem, but i still over heat when stuck in traffic, or sit idle.
    if anyone has an idea so to what i am missing please help.
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Whats the condition of the fan shroud?
     
    chris4x4, Oct 21, 2017
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  3. Oct 21, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    phox589

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    a few nicks and stains on it, and the guy who helped me rebuild it cut the tab that held the overflow container in place off.the new shroud is in the mail should be here soon
     
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  4. Oct 21, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    Just a few check points that can be done in the driveway: new 50:50 mix coolant, right? correct thermostat for the yr+motor?, thermostat installed upside down?, faulty fan clutch? (check for proper engagement) and lastly coolant passages blocked in engine?
     
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