Can a tight serpentine belt cause overheating?
Having the serpentine belt too tight can cause premature failure of the bearings in the power steering pump, alternator, and smog pump. Pretty much anything that it travels across but I think that the water pump bearings would have to go bad and the pump fail before it would cause overheating problems.
What causes a Jeep Cherokee engine to overheat?
Symptom: Engine quickly overheats. Engine runs fine but gets very hot shortly after you start it. This problem usually occurs after only five minutes or after traveling about a mile. You may or may not notice steam coming from the hood or smell coolant. Engine coolant level may be very low. The Fix: Refill the coolant to the proper level.
How does the cooling system on a Jeep Cherokee work?
Your Cherokee’s cooling system works by cycling the engine coolant from the engine through the radiator. The water pump pushes the water through the entire system. The thermostat opens up once the engine reaches operating temperature and allows coolant in. If any part of this system fails, your Cherokee will eventually overheat.
Is there coolant coming out of my Jeep?
I bought a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 45k mile (yes, that’s right) three days ago. Had them change the timing belt at the dealer before I took it. Have driven it 200 miles. Pulled in the driveway just now and fluid (I think it is coolant) pouring out from under the front.
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.
While there are a variety of reasons your Jeep Cherokee is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. When the radiator fans stop functioning properly, the engine temperature will rise.
Your Cherokee’s cooling system works by cycling the engine coolant from the engine through the radiator. The water pump pushes the water through the entire system. The thermostat opens up once the engine reaches operating temperature and allows coolant in. If any part of this system fails, your Cherokee will eventually overheat.
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.
I bought a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 45k mile (yes, that’s right) three days ago. Had them change the timing belt at the dealer before I took it. Have driven it 200 miles. Pulled in the driveway just now and fluid (I think it is coolant) pouring out from under the front.