Re: Removing the head on a 4.0 Wrangler

Dennis wrote:
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
> news:47c1875d$0$5095$9a6e19ea@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Outatime wrote:
>>> Dennis wrote:
>>>
>>>>  I have noticed that the seams on the radiator are always wet as if
they 
>>>> are
>>>> seeping coolant. especially on the top.
>>> LOL!  Around these parts, this is what we call a leak.  Time for a new

>>> radiator.  I prefer http://www.radiatorbarn.com.
>>>
>>> Of concern is why your radiator began leaking.  Age and/or incorrect 
>>> fluid types are the usual suspects.  G-05 is indicated on my charts
for 
>>> an '01 DC/Jeep product.  Check with your owner's manual and stick with

>>> the exact formulation they prescribe.
>>>
>>>
>>> -Outatime
>>> Wheelin'-n-Grinnin' in Central CA, USA
>> All those plastic things take to fail is one incorrect move when
changing 
>> the t-stat.
>>
>> If you lift up on the top rad hose with the thermostat's housing on the

>> end to move it out of the way to put a new t-stat in, vs removing the
hose 
>> at the rad first, then removing the t-stat housing, the stress put on
the 
>> tank is enough to make them fail.
>>
>> A few have come my way with this failure for the above reason.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08.  Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>>
> If changing the oil filter fixes the lifter problem and getting a new 
> radiator fixes the
> coolant problem, this will sure be a lot easier then what I was going to
do. 
> It's worth a try. I'm glad I checked with you guys first.
> Thanks all for your time and information.
> 
> Dennis. 
> 
> 
And don't forget the sneaky tick, that defective manifold.  A chunk of 
garden hose held to the ear and down around the exhaust manifold 
collectors can help ID that one.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08.  Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com