djlarroc
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Denver, CO
I have a few questions about what to replace on my XJ. It just hit 200k miles.
The last few months, I've noticed it running constantly over 210. It used to run at 210. This last weekend, I took a 300 mile camping trip and it got as hot as 220 on some of the 11k summit passes we have in CO.
Granted, I installed a winch a few months ago as well, and I know that's part of the problem. The coolant looks clean and it does not leak. I am not sure what I can do to get the engine running a bit cooler. I've never done a flush on it (owned for 2 years). I am hesitant on changing parts if it's running good for the most part. Just don't like having a XJ running over 210 no matter what.
Would you guys just change the coolant, and Tstat for now? Or should I change to a high flow pump, and 2 or 3 core aluminum radiator? I added hood vents last year, and it ran cooler for a bit, but then went back up to running at 210, til now.
The last few months, I've noticed it running constantly over 210. It used to run at 210. This last weekend, I took a 300 mile camping trip and it got as hot as 220 on some of the 11k summit passes we have in CO.
Granted, I installed a winch a few months ago as well, and I know that's part of the problem. The coolant looks clean and it does not leak. I am not sure what I can do to get the engine running a bit cooler. I've never done a flush on it (owned for 2 years). I am hesitant on changing parts if it's running good for the most part. Just don't like having a XJ running over 210 no matter what.
Would you guys just change the coolant, and Tstat for now? Or should I change to a high flow pump, and 2 or 3 core aluminum radiator? I added hood vents last year, and it ran cooler for a bit, but then went back up to running at 210, til now.