Radiator ready to blow?
07-26-2015 | 09:41 PM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Okay so I made it back from there, hottest it got was 122F and the coolant never climbed past one tick above 210F.
Although the radiator appears to have a little leak, I think its coming from the plastic drain plug but I don't know for sure. Not a big deal yet.
Although the radiator appears to have a little leak, I think its coming from the plastic drain plug but I don't know for sure. Not a big deal yet.
07-26-2015 | 10:27 PM
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From: Lost in the wilds of Virginia
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Those drain plugs are nasty things. My policy is to leave them alone. If I need to drain the radiator, I remove the lower hose. Those plastic things have been known to break off when removing them, or open up and then break halfway out, leaving you with no choice but to replace the radiator.
They are the epitome of "If it ain't broke, don't touch it!"
Glad you survived the trip.
They are the epitome of "If it ain't broke, don't touch it!"
Glad you survived the trip.
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