What did you do to your XJ today? 1M Views

[junglejuice]

Originally Posted by bruggz351

I got the new radiator in. Used the mix coolant, but the shit only makes up for 10 litres. Ffffffff!! I need 11.4. So I'm going to have a weak mix. The fulla argued with me about the thermostat, to the point I second guessed meself. I was fu@kin right. So now I have a 10° hotter thermostat than I like. Got it topped up and running, found a split heater hose. Fffffff!!! I'll fix the fuc$#er tomorrow...

What t/stat did you fit?

[layback40]

Originally Posted by bruggz351

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Righto, today.
I got the new radiator in. Used the mix coolant, but the shit only makes up for 10 litres. Ffffffff!! I need 11.4. So I'm going to have a weak mix. The fulla argued with me about the thermostat, to the point I second guessed meself. I was fu@kin right. So now I have a 10° hotter thermostat than I like. Got it topped up and running, found a split heater hose. Fffffff!!! I'll fix the fuc$#er tomorrow...

Dont worry about that weak mix. Coolant can be used at 30% with no problems. You are not in the snow so the 50% is not that important. You probably had enough coolant to make up 15 ltrs.

I just had to break into my jeep number 1, the one that has just blown its head gasket. The other day when I was taking the battery out to get number 2 going, the door locks went click when I disconnected the battery ~ keys still in it ! All ok now, have all my stuff transferred to number 2. Even looks like the air leak into the fuel is sorted.
Hopefully going to have a better day today! Same for you!

[Roler]

Originally Posted by kj69

dont think ive reached 40 k yet guess i right to keep spending

you paid 40k for your xj!?...si

[kj69]

Originally Posted by Roler

you paid 40k for your xj!?...si

brand new with spare wheel carrier

[Roler]

Originally Posted by kj69

brand new with spare wheel carrier

you will indeed have many more decades of spending to look forward to, before you reach the "point of no return"....40K...
BTW, seen the cherokee 2014 add that now sells for 35K...dear lord, what an ugly car, almost ashamed they have the same name as my XJ.....

[Richard buttocks]

Paid $800 for mine
I passed the spending limit ages ago haha
Certainly glad i didnt pay 40k for one.

Although, i paid 30ish for my lexus
Havent even spent 1k on it in repairs in 7 years.

[bruggz351]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

What t/stat did you fit?

Hey Jj. I normally use a TT2000-180. The grot at Autobarn argued with me about it being a diesel part. My phone wouldn't load Google so I could check tridons site. So I got the TT2000-190. Now, I know it's the standard part. But I don't like it. The180 IMO is better in that the under bonnet temps are much lower 98% of the time. Yes, the temp will spike to 100℃ if worked hard and slow in the heat, but it cools back down, keeping that small safety margin that I like. Plus, I can lift me bloody bonnet with out burning me bleeding fingers.
I also believe (hope) the small drop in under bonnet temps will also prolong the life of hoses, sensors, wiring etc etc etc.
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