sbilbrey
NAXJA Forum User
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- Marysville, Ohio
I have a 98 Cherokee, 4.0, ATX, 4WD, completely stock, ~140K miles. After replacing the hoses, thermo, and coolant, it still overheated, especially with the AC on. So I pulled the rad, the fins basically crumble to the touch.
So, I need a new rad, any suggestions? I use an ebay cheapo in my Neon and haven't had any issues, but I don't run AC in it. A guy at the dealer said there were two varieties of factory rads, one was considered heavy duty. Anyone have any experience and/or opinion about that for the extra money?
Also, I am planning on replacing the serpentine belt while I am in this far, should I replace the tensioner too? Any particular brand anyone can recommend over another?
Finally, since I am this deep I am thinking of changing the waterpump. Does anyone have any opinions about that? Such as, "Jeep waterpumps never go bad, don't bother replacing" or "Make sure you get this brand".
Thanks in advance,
Sammer
So, I need a new rad, any suggestions? I use an ebay cheapo in my Neon and haven't had any issues, but I don't run AC in it. A guy at the dealer said there were two varieties of factory rads, one was considered heavy duty. Anyone have any experience and/or opinion about that for the extra money?
Also, I am planning on replacing the serpentine belt while I am in this far, should I replace the tensioner too? Any particular brand anyone can recommend over another?
Finally, since I am this deep I am thinking of changing the waterpump. Does anyone have any opinions about that? Such as, "Jeep waterpumps never go bad, don't bother replacing" or "Make sure you get this brand".
Thanks in advance,
Sammer