Recent content by MDB1056

Woudl have spent a TON more. The work was easy as again this vintage (04) jeep is super easy to work on. Frustration was in the time it took to run it down to being fixed. Always check the fan at all points in the process when dealing with a cooling system issue, which I didn't pay attention to...

Problem solved. We missed the obvious up front. Issue was the fan. replaced today with new Dorman assembly - super simple - plug & play, and all is well. I missed that regardless of all the other components if there's no air movement through the radiator the car will overheat. It didn't occur to...

Thanks @JPNinPA. Coolant fill tank is connected and not leaking and full. Cabin gets smokin hot so heater core is not an issue, yes new radiator cap too, oil is 100% clean, and no signs of head gasket (poor idle, exhaust vapor, mily oil, etc) it over heats just idling in my garage as after each...

My daughters 2004 Grand Cherokee (4.0) a week ago Friday threw a code - said Thermostat, so I replaced the thermostat, OEM 195, easy job. Drives for a week all is fine. Last Friday it overheats - she has it towed to my house. No leaks, system is full, pressurized, all looks fine. When she bought...