arcticjeep
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
Hello,
Sorry to say my 96 XJ (215000) Cherokee 4.0 overheated 2 days ago and remains stranded... I've had it for 20 years and meant to keep it running forever.
Water pump & radiator had been replaced. Oil & coolant levels normal, oil not milky... The engine had been running fine since forever... I'd lately been getting no heat from the heater, but I thought this was just because the heater valve was broken. The last couple times I drove there'd been some erratic temp. readings, but not going into the red.
Now that I understand a little more I realize the problem was maybe just the thermostat!!
Is it a good idea to try starting it again, if I put in a new hose, coolant, and thermostat? To see if I can move it at least a few miles? Is this guaranteed major engine trouble?
Thanks!
Sorry to say my 96 XJ (215000) Cherokee 4.0 overheated 2 days ago and remains stranded... I've had it for 20 years and meant to keep it running forever.
Water pump & radiator had been replaced. Oil & coolant levels normal, oil not milky... The engine had been running fine since forever... I'd lately been getting no heat from the heater, but I thought this was just because the heater valve was broken. The last couple times I drove there'd been some erratic temp. readings, but not going into the red.
Now that I understand a little more I realize the problem was maybe just the thermostat!!
Is it a good idea to try starting it again, if I put in a new hose, coolant, and thermostat? To see if I can move it at least a few miles? Is this guaranteed major engine trouble?
Thanks!