solomon7
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Portland OR
96 XJ 4.0 Aw4 155,000.
I ve replaced everything (hoses, full flush, Tstat is just over a year old, CSF 2 row rad, new cap with radiator, ZJ HD fan clutch a couple weeks ago etc.)else except the pump, and I'm still sitting around 220 consistently regardless of conditions.Unless my beat up AC condenser os blocking more than I think,
I can only assume that after 150K+ miles that the pump's blades are wearing out. No visible leaks at weep holes, so bearings are fine (?)
E fan kicks on a 218-220 on trhe gauge so the gauge is fairly accurate it seems, though it takes longer to drop the temp than it used to. I'm guessing pump is just not pushing fluid like it used to and is slowly dying.
Should I get an OEM style one or a Flowkooler?
I've heard OEMs work fine but don't know which one to get.
Also, before I pull the trigger, is there anything else I've overlooked that could be the culprit?
I ve replaced everything (hoses, full flush, Tstat is just over a year old, CSF 2 row rad, new cap with radiator, ZJ HD fan clutch a couple weeks ago etc.)else except the pump, and I'm still sitting around 220 consistently regardless of conditions.Unless my beat up AC condenser os blocking more than I think,
I can only assume that after 150K+ miles that the pump's blades are wearing out. No visible leaks at weep holes, so bearings are fine (?)
E fan kicks on a 218-220 on trhe gauge so the gauge is fairly accurate it seems, though it takes longer to drop the temp than it used to. I'm guessing pump is just not pushing fluid like it used to and is slowly dying.
Should I get an OEM style one or a Flowkooler?
I've heard OEMs work fine but don't know which one to get.
Also, before I pull the trigger, is there anything else I've overlooked that could be the culprit?
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