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Old 05-18-2015, 11:05 AM
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that picture I took yesterday it was just sitting while I was trying to figure out the gauge problem. but normally when im driving its above 15mph. When I get to where im going the coolant is usually boiling in the bottle or its blowing off steam like in the picture. I try not to drive it much till I can get it figured out.
Did you burp the cooling system to get all the air out? Is it a dealership thermostat (recommended)? 195°F?
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Did you burp the cooling system to get all the air out? Is it a dealership thermostat (recommended)? 195°F?
hmm i did not burp the system how do i go about doing that? Yeah on the bottom of the thermostat it said 195 I made sure to check on that
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hmm i did not burp the system how do i go about doing that? Yeah on the bottom of the thermostat it said 195 I made sure to check on that
Read the whole thing, and choose which way you want to do it
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...BurpAirMod.htm
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Read the whole thing, and choose which way you want to do it
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...BurpAirMod.htm
awesome thanks!
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awesome thanks!
No problem, buddy
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No problem, buddy
that sensor will be the death of me..I actually broke that off the other day when I was going to install the temp gauge the first time. Guess im going to need some easy outs...question though. Is the sensor backwards threads or normal? just want to make sure I was turning it the right way trying to take it out
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that sensor will be the death of me..I actually broke that off the other day when I was going to install the temp gauge the first time. Guess im going to need some easy outs...question though. Is the sensor backwards threads or normal? just want to make sure I was turning it the right way trying to take it out
Standard thread. I think it's 9/16" but I may be wrong
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Standard thread. I think it's 9/16" but I may be wrong
ok cool I was pretty PO'd at myself for breaking it but after a bit of looking around it seems they are easy to snap off
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Standard thread. I think it's 9/16" but I may be wrong
it's 3/8 national pipe thread (NPT)
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it's 3/8 national pipe thread (NPT)
I meant the socket, sorry
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I meant the socket, sorry
The two bolts that holds the housing to head uses 1/2 socket and the sensor itself uses 11/16
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
The two bolts that holds the housing to head uses 1/2 socket and the sensor itself uses 11/16
We're talking about the sending unit at the back of the head. Not the thermostat housing

EDIT: At least that's what I'm talking about. Am I wrong?
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Prior to installing a Smittybilt rear bumper / tire carrier on my '98 XJ I was pleased with the clearance gained by its 3" lift. After installing the bumper / carrier the rear is sagging a bit. I need to get some lift back there and am thinking of adding another leaf or replacing the leafs with either a 3.5" or 4.5" packs. What have others done to compensate for additional weight in the rear? Thanks
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Prior to installing a Smittybilt rear bumper / tire carrier on my '98 XJ I was pleased with the clearance gained by its 3" lift. After installing the bumper / carrier the rear is sagging a bit. I need to get some lift back there and am thinking of adding another leaf or replacing the leafs with either a 3.5" or 4.5" packs. What have others done to compensate for additional weight in the rear? Thanks
Have you considered shackle relocation brackets? There are a lot of ways to add height in the back. What's your current shackle angle?
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Prior to installing a Smittybilt rear bumper / tire carrier on my '98 XJ I was pleased with the clearance gained by its 3" lift. After installing the bumper / carrier the rear is sagging a bit. I need to get some lift back there and am thinking of adding another leaf or replacing the leafs with either a 3.5" or 4.5" packs. What have others done to compensate for additional weight in the rear? Thanks
What brand and type of lift do you currently have installed?
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