upadte on XJ cooling problem

[xj00ny]

About a week ago i posted a problem my 2000 XJ was having with low heat and low cooling temp. I had stated everything in the cooling system was new even a MR Gasket HP balanced 195 thermo. Well I replaced the thermo with a factory 195 and presto normal temps and loads of heat inside cab. Plus My system is pressurized too. Thanks to all that gave their advise. Mike

 

[Rust Heap]

glad you got it fixed!

 

[Ecomike]

Well that just confirms it. We should stay with OEM thermostats in our jeeps!

Aftermarket parts are not always better than OEM.

 

[fubar XJ]

Quick question: Anyone with an aftermarket rad and water pump (3 core rad and high flow pump to combat Summer overheating) have to run a special T-stat, or will the factory 195 work just fine? I've used the drill a 1/8" hole at the fwd edge of the T-stat trick before to prevent burping and plan on doing it with this swap, but I'm just seeking info.

Thanks.

 

[Oatmeal]

Quick question: Anyone with an aftermarket rad and water pump (3 core rad and high flow pump to combat Summer overheating) have to run a special T-stat, or will the factory 195 work just fine? I've used the drill a 1/8" hole at the fwd edge of the T-stat trick before to prevent burping and plan on doing it with this swap, but I'm just seeking info.

Thanks.

I run a 3 row CSF with a ........Mr. Gasket 195* high flow stat and it keeps my 96' cool in the summer (even with the A/C going full blast in 100+* summer weather) and provides plenty of heat on the colder days with a stock pump. Maybe your stat was mislabled (?)--------Hans

 

[xj00ny]

Maybe it was mislabeled, I know the package stated 195. Any way, I have heat for winter and I should be good with the 3row CSF radiator for the summer. Mike