Why is my radiator leaking in my Jeep?
Just had a better look at the radiator, and there is a very small vertical crack along the seam in the plastic end cap of the radiator. Can imagine that this very small leak could easily end up in a complete separation of the cap when the system is pressurized. 1.5 year ago, when i changed my waterpump, i also changed the thermostat.
Why does my Jeep Cherokee have too much coolant?
When the thermostat is stuck open, the vehicle will be getting too much coolant. On the other hand, if it is stuck in the closed position, the radiator will not be getting any coolant at all. If you do end up replacing the thermostat, make sure the new part is an exact match to your make and model of Cherokee.
What happens when the thermostat is stuck open on a Jeep Cherokee?
When the thermostat is stuck open, the vehicle will be getting too much coolant. On the other hand, if it is stuck in the closed position, the radiator will not be getting any coolant at all.
Is it possible to stop a radiator leak?
No cracks visible, so do you guys or girls have good experience with radiator leak stop, or is that a complete no-go. Either way, it will probably mean a new radiator in the (near) future, so which is the best place to buy a good quality radiator?
Where is the leak on a jeep radiator?
It is at the seam between the aluminum core and the right hand plastic side cap (when looking from the front), just behind the airco condensor tube connection. No cracks visible, so do you guys or girls have good experience with radiator leak stop, or is that a complete no-go.
What causes an empty coolant reservoir in a jeep?
The cause of an empty coolant reservoir can mean leaks. The most obvious leak would be in the reservoir itself. They are made of plastic that can corrode or crack over time. 3. Radiator An overheating vehicle often has a root cause of issues with the radiator.
No cracks visible, so do you guys or girls have good experience with radiator leak stop, or is that a complete no-go. Either way, it will probably mean a new radiator in the (near) future, so which is the best place to buy a good quality radiator?
When the thermostat is stuck open, the vehicle will be getting too much coolant. On the other hand, if it is stuck in the closed position, the radiator will not be getting any coolant at all.
Just had a better look at the radiator, and there is a very small vertical crack along the seam in the plastic end cap of the radiator. Can imagine that this very small leak could easily end up in a complete separation of the cap when the system is pressurized. 1.5 year ago, when i changed my waterpump, i also changed the thermostat.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Grand Cherokee radiators?
In fact it has been enough of a problem that they are keeping extra radiators in stock. I believe Jeep should recall these radiators and pay for the cost of replacing mine. My 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 85,820 miles & the radiator was found leaking when brought in for a engine code indicating the thermostat was bad.
Are there radiator leaks in 2015 Jeep flex?
Anyone else had radiator leaks with the 2015 Limited V6 Flex? I’ve had two radiators replaced within 70,000 miles. The first at 30k. The second at 70k. Both leaks were discovered by dealer during recall service. No leaks on garage floor, no coolant level or engine temp indicators. This is my first Jeep.
Is there a radiator recall on a 2015 Jeep?
The first at 30k. The second at 70k. Both leaks were discovered by dealer during recall service. No leaks on garage floor, no coolant level or engine temp indicators. This is my first Jeep. My wife and I have owned about 10 cars, each driven over 100,000 miles. Never had a radiator that needed to be replaced.
What causes a water leak in a Jeep Wrangler?
The leak is caused by the Cowl Side Panel. Remove the carpeting and all fitting on the right side of the panel in front of the door underneath the dashboard. There is a hole that needs to be plugged up where the water runs out from the top of the cowl area.