Recent content by TJ_Jake

Well, wanted to give everyone an update. Replaced the sensor and it kept doing the same thing, behaving erratically. Then steam started coming out of the radiator cap. Replaced it with a stant. Then steam started coming out of other places. So I got a new radiator. Mechanic said it was leaking...

Update.... I guess it’s the older Jeeps that have two water temp sensors. I appear to have just one on the t stat housing. Just installed it. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Thanks Chris. It appears I need to look at the sensor in the back. (The one on the front communicates with the PCM). Assuming since my engine is not running rough, that it’s the sensor that controls the gauge in the back right by cylinder 6? After being humiliated by the rusty ox sensor, how...

Update on coolant. I was nervous because I had coolant on the tie rod but it seems to have been “extra” from where I had topped it off after replacing the lower rad hose clamp. After driving about a 100 miles, the coolant level seems to be right at the fins or just about an inch from the filler...

Just wanted to clarify that the lower hose clamp for the radiator is a 50 mm, NOT a “55”. I was confusing the first numbers of the part number with the size. So far so good! Leak seems to have stopped or at least to something much more manageable.

Well the code my poor oxygen was throwing after I balled it and pulled half of it out wires and all, screamed” take me to a muffler shop.” 40 bucks later, no CEL. I think the guy was a saint. I put enough Deep Creep and candle wax on that nut to loosen my wife from her KOHLS cash. Only 3 more...

Thought I would let you all know the actual part number based on my VIN (2001 Sahara 4.0 5 sp) for the lower hose spring clamp is 55037990AA for a 55 MM constant tension spring clamp. Just thought I’d let everyone know... maybe it varies with VIN? When I get them, I’ll let you know how it goes...

I gotta say though after fooling w channel locks I finally got some Kipex hose clamp pliers. They work really well. Wish I had them when I had my Mini Cooper. The right tool really makes the job easier!

Thanks Zebra. I just ordered. In stock too!

I am the umpteenth owner of my 2001 Sahara. Sadly, only spring clamp is the one I shoehorned aft of the rad. port. So I’m in detective mode. But I think the Upper / Lower Hose clamp may be the same size?

Thank you this is great but it says Upper Radiator Hose. Do you think it’s what I need for the Lower hose? I think it is because it’s 47 and 42 would not fit around the hose and radiator port

Can you confirm that a 45 would work? Or 47? The Fastenals appear to be listed in inches.

Thanks Chris. Really a shame the dealer cant stock them for TJs. I found them I believe by Fastenal 10 to a pack but I guess they would be worth getting.

Yep. Would like to fine the clamp that fits. I think I need a 47 mm. Any ideas where I can get one?

Just wanted to follow up. I think I may have solves the coolant leak for now. I sourced it to the lower radiator hose. The clamps I ordered from Amazon had “42” on them for you Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy fans you might find that comforting as that number winds up being the answer to the...