jeremy_bullseye
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Spring, TX
Hey guys, I have tried searching and I haven't had very good luck, so here goes...
I have had cooling issues with my Jeep for a long time. I have 2 electric fans, no mechanical. New water pump and thermostat. My Jeep overheats after a while on the trails and none of this has fixed the issue. I thought I had it when I found the water pump leaking, but no such luck. The last time I overheated I cracked a tank on the OEM radiator. I am going to replace the radiator (obviosly), but I have a few questions.
Is there some kind of chemical I can flush through the water jackets to be remove scale and rust, etc from the block and head that will be worth using?
Also, I have heard of guys converting the cooling system over to an open type system. What are the benefits of doing this?
A little about the Heep:
1988 XJ, never sees the street and never will again.
I plan to remove the AC condenser
I have two 10" ( iirc) electric fans-will build a shroud when I get the new rad.
new water pump
new thermostat
I am also considering remote oil and trans coolers (not sure where to mount them)
I have also considered installing louvers in the hood, but I donr want to go cutting on it if it isn't going to make quite a difference.
Any help would be appreciated...
I have had cooling issues with my Jeep for a long time. I have 2 electric fans, no mechanical. New water pump and thermostat. My Jeep overheats after a while on the trails and none of this has fixed the issue. I thought I had it when I found the water pump leaking, but no such luck. The last time I overheated I cracked a tank on the OEM radiator. I am going to replace the radiator (obviosly), but I have a few questions.
Is there some kind of chemical I can flush through the water jackets to be remove scale and rust, etc from the block and head that will be worth using?
Also, I have heard of guys converting the cooling system over to an open type system. What are the benefits of doing this?
A little about the Heep:
1988 XJ, never sees the street and never will again.
I plan to remove the AC condenser
I have two 10" ( iirc) electric fans-will build a shroud when I get the new rad.
new water pump
new thermostat
I am also considering remote oil and trans coolers (not sure where to mount them)
I have also considered installing louvers in the hood, but I donr want to go cutting on it if it isn't going to make quite a difference.
Any help would be appreciated...