I have a 2000 TJ, and just replaced the muffler and tailpipe. Now, the temperature climbs rapidly at idle. No issues with temperature previously, and it returns to the middle of the gauge within 60 seconds after moving again.
I believe the new muffler and suddenly rising engine temperature are strictly coincidental. That symptom makes me suspect your cooling system's thermostat is simply getting hung up and simply in need of replacement. Replace it with a new good quality 195 degree NON-failsafe thermostat like Stant SuperStat. Do avoid so-called "failsafe" thermostats as they aren't failsafe. They aren't likely to stick closed but they are very prone to hang up in the open position.I have a 2000 TJ, and just replaced the muffler and tailpipe. Now, the temperature climbs rapidly at idle. No issues with temperature previously, and it returns to the middle of the gauge within 60 seconds after moving again.
He used clamps.Welding stuff can really screw with everything electric and electronic on the Jeep if you aren't careful. Could have fried just about anything.
That's nothing more than an old wive's tale spread by those who heard it from somewhere. Routine welding won't hurt anything in a TJ.Welding stuff can really screw with everything electric and electronic on the Jeep if you aren't careful. Could have fried just about anything.
Just clamped- no welds with the install.Welding stuff can really screw with everything electric and electronic on the Jeep if you aren't careful. Could have fried just about anything.
Thanks for the advice- just ordered the thermostat and new gasket from Amazon so I’ll try this first. Appreciate it!I believe the new muffler and suddenly rising engine temperature are strictly coincidental. That symptom makes me suspect your cooling system's thermostat is simply getting hung up and simply in need of replacement. Replace it with a new good quality 195 degree NON-failsafe thermostat like Stant SuperStat. Do avoid so-called "failsafe" thermostats as they aren't failsafe. They aren't likely to stick closed but they are very prone to hang up in the open position.
It should spin when I’m neutral/at idle, and is. Is there anything else I should check with the clutch? I was initially thinking the same, but when I saw it spinning while parked I figured it was good.My guess is your fan clutch coincidently bit the dust.
Without the engine running and when the engine is cold, the fan should spin some fairly readily with your hand. When the engine is hot the fan should resist being spun by hand.It should spin when I’m neutral/at idle, and is. Is there anything else I should check with the clutch? I was initially thinking the same, but when I saw it spinning while parked I figured it was good.
I’d just burn it to the ground now-it is so over.He used clamps.
It does apiWithout the engine running and when the engine is cold, the fan should spin some fairly readily with your hand. When the engine is hot the fan should resist being spun by hand.
I’d just burn it to the ground now-it is so over.
What’s the point of your post? Irritating when people don’t have anything helpful or even constructive to say. Should expend your energy in other ways and not waste your time.
api? And don't get upset, people are trying to help and anything you might have taken too seriously was made with humorous intent.It does api
api?api? And don't get upset, people are trying to help and anything you might have taken too seriously was made with humorous intent.
Almost did this, API, with mine on more than one occasionI’d just burn it to the ground now-it is so over.