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Anything to do other than flushing old coolant out?

Discussion in 'General Jeep Discussion' started by Wahaxj98, Nov 11, 2019.

  1. Nov 11, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    Wahaxj98

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    I recently replaced the following
    1. Radiator
    2. Fan clutch
    3. Thermostat
    4. Waterpump
    5. Temperature sensor
    6. Serpentine belt
    7. Upper radiator hose
    8. Lower radiator hose
    I also replaced a brake line and the starter. I did an oil change as well.
    I was just wondering if there is anything extra i should do before starting up my Jeep other than flushing the old coolant out of the block and heater core and replacing it with new fluid because I already did that. Is there anything I should do to make sure it runs properly and I don't have any issues?
     
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  2. Nov 11, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    Jim Beam

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    If it has sat for awhile, like six months or so you might want to change the fuel.
     
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  3. Nov 11, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    Its only been sitting for about 4 months and I put gas in it the day it got parked cause it blew the radiator.
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    Looks like a good list of maintenance items performed after replacing the radiator. A battery tender would have kept the battery ready otherwise charge it up and start her up.
     
    aggrex, Nov 11, 2019
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  5. Nov 12, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    I see BRAKE line?

    What was done - and did you bleed system?

    I see all the cooling system EXCEPT the 2 heater core hoses - whats up with them? A few $$ more would likely be the cost,
     
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  6. Nov 12, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    I had to replace a brake line today so im bleeding the brakes tommaro amd the two heater core hoses were in good condition and i didn't see a reason to replace them.
     
    Wahaxj98, Nov 12, 2019
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  7. Nov 20, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    Be sure the battery is good and fully charged, a weak or bad cell can cause a host of issues on a Jeep.
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    True dat.
    Bad cell and loose connection can drive ya crazy tracking down an issue. Batteries these days just go. No warning. And could show up as another issue. Make sure your battery is cool. Best place to start.
     
    JKBob 25, Nov 20, 2019
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