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Over heating

Discussion in 'Grand Cherokee' started by ZJ baffled, Jul 3, 2023.

  1. Jul 3, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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    ZJ baffled

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    ZJ baffled [OP] New Member

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    I’m at a loss on what to do next with my ZJ over heating issue, I have the 5.2 V8, I have a new thermostat, new fan clutch, a new 3 row radiator, fairly new motor, 25,000 miles on it and still have over heating issues, also a new heater core if that makes a difference,and when it starts to overheat the oil pressure drops quickly according to the gauge, if I put it in park or neutral it goes right back up, very strange
     
    ZJ baffled, Jul 3, 2023
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  2. Jul 4, 2023 at 1:00 AM
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    shooter65

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    This is a WAG but if your oil pressure is dropping, your overheating may not have anything to do with coolant but it could be you oil pick up in the oil pan. If oil isn't circulating in the engine, that will cause the engine to overheat also.
     
    shooter65, Jul 4, 2023
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  3. Jul 4, 2023 at 8:28 PM
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    aggrex

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    Just some ideas: defective thermostat or installed inverted position, collapsed hoses, or water pump
     
    aggrex, Jul 4, 2023
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  4. Jul 5, 2023 at 10:08 AM
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    ZJ baffled

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    Thanks for your replies, I’ll keep those ideas in mind
     
    ZJ baffled, Jul 5, 2023
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