1. Welcome to Jeeps.net!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Jeep discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Jeep owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Over heat problems

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Adam39601, Aug 12, 2018.

  1. Aug 12, 2018 at 6:37 PM
    #1
    Adam39601

    #1
    Adam39601 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2017
    Member:
    #1945
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Vehicle:
    2001 jeep wrangler sport
    Helllllp what is making my radiator over heat when I'm driving in town? I have drained an flushed it out replaced radiator with after maker ome with fan.all works but when I am doing stop an go traffic it will hit 260. Any help in fixing this please do.....thank you
     
    Adam39601, Aug 12, 2018
    #1
  2. Aug 12, 2018 at 6:48 PM
    #2
    aggrex

    #2
    aggrex Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2016
    Member:
    #203
    Messages:
    4,913
    DE
    Vehicle:
    Backcountry '16
    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    Some possibilities: new thermostat and installed correctly? 50:50 coolant? air in the system? fan shroud installed? fan engaging at correct temps?
     
    aggrex, Aug 12, 2018
    #2
    Squatchy and JKBob 25 like this.
  3. Aug 13, 2018 at 8:06 AM
    #3
    Awrench

    #3
    Awrench Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2018
    Member:
    #2303
    Messages:
    975
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    3 jeeps
    IIRC this is a viscous fan drive and NOT an electric fan - YES on I'm wrong?
    could there be a loss of coolant? gasket, correct radiator cap, hose?
    did you check viscous fan drive?

    you did use a good quality thermostat at correct rating ? never use a lower rated T'stat.
    As mentioned - installed correctly?

    TIP: when installing a thermostat, place an aspirin (you- use your viagra) :) to hold valve open this will greatly help purge the system of air....
     
    Awrench, Aug 13, 2018
    #3
    Prerunner1982 likes this.
Register FREE to Reply!
To Top