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Year: 2000
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Yesterday was the first time I drove it since that incident. Thing is though, the radiator cap is on a 90 degree angle so I can't look in there to see
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Year: 1999
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Check the reservoir on the passenger side of the engine bay. Square yellow cap that flips up, next to the fuse box.
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Year: 1999
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Read this page for more information: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/00-01-xj-cracked-cylinder-head-overview-118922/
Check your oil and verify the pressure with a mechanical gauge.
Very good, you learned basic high school fluid dynamics. Do you want a gold star?
When the oil pump is pushed to create more flow, there is greater resistance against that flow because bearings and clearances do not get larger. The relationship is not linear. As a result, the pressure increases.
CCKen has some great info on this over on NAXJA: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=245993828
Pair that up with cruiser54's Mostly Renix Tips
Check your oil and verify the pressure with a mechanical gauge.
When the oil pump is pushed to create more flow, there is greater resistance against that flow because bearings and clearances do not get larger. The relationship is not linear. As a result, the pressure increases.
CCKen has some great info on this over on NAXJA: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=245993828
Pair that up with cruiser54's Mostly Renix Tips
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Year: 2001
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A press is probably the best option lol. With heat and pb blaster, some swear words and blood
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If my radiator cap has an elbow, and the reservoir remains full, how can I be sure it's loosing coolant other then the obvious; it overheating?