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11-02-2018
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Hi Everyone,
I recently replaced my radiator, water pump and thermo. The Jeep (96 TJ) ran perfectly for the following month, now however my temp gauge won't move past the first marker (50 degrees?) when warmed up. My fuel economy has also gotten worse, and my oil pressure never goes below the halfway mark. I made sure to use a 195 degree thermostat and install it with the small hole at 12 o'clock. Any ideas?
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11-02-2018
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Sounds like the thermostat is stuck open.
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12-02-2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldon
Sounds like the thermostat is stuck open.
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that's what I reckon
do you still have the old one you can stick back in?
if the coolant temperature doesn't reach a certain minimum set point the ecu will allow the engine to over fuel and run rich
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12-02-2018
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I just registered
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Seems like that is most likely. Mechanic confirmed it is running at 70 degrees C. I got rid of the old thermostat. Oh well. An excuse to flush the system while I'm at it. Might as well go for a better thermostat, is it still possible to get a MOPAR part? Or any recommendations? I had used a crown automotive one that came with a kit.
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CrawlerStar
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I've had a good run with tridon brand in a few different vehicles also stant brand which are supposed to be better though I've not noticed any difference.
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13-02-2018
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just go to any auto store, Repco Supercrap Bursons or where ever and get either a Stant or Tridon
stant part number is 45359 being OEM is $US4.01 at Rockauto
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Last edited by bonza; 13-02-2018 at 08:52 AM.
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Mopar thermostat is part number 52028186AC. The last one I bought was actually a MotoRad HD thermostat, P/N: 4001-95. It is a good idea to also get a thermostat gasket, P/N: Mopar 53020547AC.
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