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Tech Talk / Re: Cold air intake?

« Last post by Sixty4X4 on June 16, 2023, 07:06:36 PM »

The hoses with a spring in them are more restrictive than factory bent ones. This tells me tht the water pump might be suspicious. Take the thermostat out and run the engine to observe the flow rate through the top of the rad with cap off.
Also shine a flashlight or lead light at night (dark) under the hood and stand outside in a dark area and observe how much light you can see coming forward from inside. Surprising where air leaks from to.

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Jeep Stuff For Sale / SOLD - 2007-2018 JK Front Fender Liners

« Last post by DGenR8 on June 14, 2023, 08:55:29 PM »

Jeep wrangler inner fender liners compatable with Jeep Wrangler JK JKU 2007-2018 Sahara Rubicon Unlimited Sport 2 Door/4 Door

https://a.co/d/3MdRSRi

SOLD

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Tech Talk / Re: Cold air intake?

« Last post by fug on May 24, 2023, 10:08:34 AM »

CAI won't help you at all as it only sucks air in.  Sucking in cooler air would help with combustion (cooler air is more dense) but not help with your underhood temps.  You are definitely on the right path with the rad, shroud, thermostat etc.  Nothing sitting in front of the grill to block airflow (big arse bumper and winch)?  Does it overheat when idling or just when you go out for a drive?

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Tech Talk / Re: Cold air intake?

« Last post by Zooguy on May 24, 2023, 06:46:10 AM »

No, I haven’t put one on but thought it might cool the engine down. I have an AMC 360. I have just put a spring in the lower rad hose and it now runs hotter. I have checked almost everything I think. New Rad, thermostat, shroud hoses fans. I just took it out yesterday and the expansion chamber melted a hole in it. It runs as hot as 230.

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Tech Talk / Re: 2017 Jeep Cherokee Question...

« Last post by Nufy on May 22, 2023, 12:46:45 PM »

Another question...

Is the service history for Jeeps available at all dealerships ?

I bought this one at a third party dealer and it has been de-badged..ie...  no markings as to the originating dealer.

I have a clean carfax but to get the service history, can I just check with any dealer in the city ?

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Tech Talk / Re: Cold air intake?

« Last post by fug on May 19, 2023, 10:03:02 AM »

Just a question.  Are you saying you added a CAI and it runs hot?  The point of CAI intake is not to make things underhood cooler.  If you're finding your engine is running hot I'd be looking at things like radiator, thermostat, fan, shroud etc.  What engine do you have in the CJ7? 

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Tech Talk / Re: 2017 Jeep Cherokee Question...

« Last post by Nufy on May 19, 2023, 08:38:42 AM »

Didnt give me what I was looking for but its a great link anyways.

I'll pull a wheel off this weekend and confirm.

Thanks.

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Tech Talk / Re: 2017 Jeep Cherokee Question...

« Last post by fug on May 17, 2023, 09:48:39 PM »

Have you tried using the VIN on the jeep website to get a build list... that might give you a clue.

https://www.chrysler.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=<vin here>

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Tech Talk / 2017 Jeep Cherokee Question...

« Last post by Nufy on May 17, 2023, 11:32:25 AM »

I picked up a 2017 Cherokee Limited a few weeks back.

It needs new rotors and pads which I knew about and am now looking to purchase.

Rock Auto needs to know if it is a single or dual piston caliper on the front in order to provide the correct parts.

I know I can jack it up and look but I am at work and want to get these things ordered ASAP.

Any way to tell from the trim level what is required ? Single or Dual Piston ?

Thanks.

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Tech Talk / Cold air intake?

« Last post by Zooguy on May 16, 2023, 08:01:28 AM »

Anyone use a cold air intake on a CJ7?
I have gone through mine and it still runs hot. Maybe a plenum would work? Thoughts?