water pump tube
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water pump tube
i got a 89 xj and i need a new water pump tube. my local dealer and parts store cant find one. anyone know where is a good place to get one i only find them for 91 and up xj's i really dont wanna add the brass fitting trick unless i really have to. or i might just go to the junk yard and pull one
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
^^^^This. Did ours 4 years ago, works great, easy to do, cheap ($2-$3 at just about any hardware store). A nipple that's 3/8" MNPT X 5/8" hose barb. It does require a slightly longer 5/8" heater hose.
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Year: 1998
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It's brass, not steel, so it won't rust/corrode. It's cheap and available at tons of hardware/auto parts stores. It does require a slightly longer 5/8" heater hose. Ooooops prcherokee, u beat me too it. LOL
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When we got our XJ, that OE metal tube had rusty, very pitted/thin spots on the outside and we couldn't find one locally. Got the brass fitting idea from another member here on the forum......can't remember who, but many thanks to them.
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I know dorman makes an aftermarket replacement.. its the one I bought. Were they all out of stock?