Recent content by ramathorn

Awesome! Yes please, and thank you. I would be happy to pay you for it. I will PM you.

Thanks for the responses. I think I've decided I like the simple "push bar" type. It looks simple and utilitarian. Like the below ebay listing but just the center section. Unfortunately it looks like this was for a Dakota and someone modified it, I'd probably pass on that. I think I'm going...

Hello, I have a 99 Jeep Cherokee SE in red that used to be used at a fire dept. All of their hardware was stripped, but I am trying to return it to that gruff look. But I want it to still look mostly OE. Does anyone know a source for an OE style guard as seen below? Two different styles...

I disagree with the way Tim_MN phrased that. The way that the OP responded to that post proves my point. It leads to optimism that can blind you. Replacing components like the fan clutch, thermostat, rad hoses, electric fan, coolant, etc. will NOT fix a blown head gasket or cracked block...

It is a disappointment yes :( BUT, this is one of the easiest head gaskets to replace. One cylinder head, no overhead cam, iron block and head, good stuff! I'll be replacing mine as well. Below is my list of parts from Rockauto. This includes a new serp belt and belt tension measuring tool...

It will be nice to have the kit on hand for the future just in case. I want to make it super clear though, my vehicle PASSED the test when it was operating at lower temperature. It was not until I got the vehicle at overheating temperature that the test failed. This was very tricky to do...

There's a lot of experienced folks here. I'm new to XJ life, I bought a nearly perfect 99 4.0L. A few days after purchase it started slowly overheating when loaded (highway/hot day). After replacing every cooling system component, I did a block test with the engine HOT and the cooling system...

Without success, I replaced: Fan clutch Thermostat (180 deg just to rule it out) Water pump Rad hoses Heater hoses Coolant (it is perfectly clean now) ECT sensor Radiator cap Parts that are good: Fan shroud Electronic fan (switches on about 218 it seems) Tests that were done: Radiator...

@xj_norcal were you able to diagnose your overheating issue? I have the identical problem and I think I have solved it.