Very Helpful video! I just changed my thermostat on my 2001 Jeep Cherokee following your instructions and you explained it perfectly! A little difficult aligning the bottom bolt because of the fan guard, also the thermostat itself didn't want to cooperate and remain "seated" and the gasket material wasn't helpful to get them to stick together. All and all though the video made this job much easier than if I just went at it by the book. Thank you and keep it up! I am going to use your videos for everything!
Great video! I just replaced the thermostat in my 98 grand Cherokee yesterday and it was such a pain.. The fan shroud is completely in the way, and the second bolt on the bottom is so hard to get to lol also I'm glad I found your video on doing a coolant flush very helpful
The serpentine belt is a pain- at least on your 98' you only have to loosen 1-2 bolts to loosen the belt. On my 95- there are 5. I had to use a cut off tool to remove the rusted bolts on my air box- which ended up being a separate hour long project with a trip to the local hardware store, haha.
Nice video. One comment. To make sure you get all the air out of the system when the engine is cold start it up with the radiator cap off and burp it while the engine is running. That way the water pump will flush out most the air in the system.
96 grand cherokee steaight 6,was pretty similar. Was stuck open got literally no heat and bam works now ! On the 96 grand cherokee I just left the two hoses on, had to losen the belt to get at the bottom bolt
Dude you are awesome! Thanks for the help. Been a long time since I have done this, but after watching you have put me right where I need to be. Thanks!!
I have a couple questions for ya. Do you have an aftermarket radiator? And do you have any cooling issues what so ever during the summer months with the AC on?
Might b a dumb question but does the orientation matter? I see u installed it horizontally. Mine is more vertical. No problem with overheating but maybe it could b cooler
1997 jeep Cherokee xj got a new water pump, inlet house, placed in a new thermostat and thermostat housing including the gaskets that are to go in. Everything is good but my thermostat is still leaking and spraying coolant everywhere, any advice?
so you only replace the thermostat housing gasket... i notice the OEM mopar one has a gasket for the back of the thermostat too, probably to protect the housing gasket... I'm having a problem I've been through 3 gaskets trying replace it. Its a brand new thermostat and gasket, but it has leaked pretty bad three times... any suggestions? thanks in advance
clean the area like he showed in the video, and after scraping away the seal, get a wire brush and make it real clean. check the back of the housing that he removed and set off to the side, dangling on the end of the hose. clean the housing with a wire brush too. use rtv on both sides of the gasket even if it has rubber seals. my rubber seals leaked the second time i did it. the first time i broke the original housing by putting the bolt in too tight with a paper style seal. this seems to be the only method that worked for me. also, when you put the thermostat in, orient it so that the breather hole is on top.
@@ibberman when you're buying the thermostat, just tell the clerk helping you out that you need the breather hole in the design. open up the box in the store, before paying, to verify it yourself. it might take a couple tries, but you'll get the part you need. i just got a murray brand and it had the hole. looking online, the murray ones don't seem to have the holes in the pictures.
Maybe a silly question. My thermostat housing is leaking so I plan to replace the gasket. In your opinion, should I do this without also changing the thermostat (thermostat is working fine) or is it worth it just to do both anyhow?
I replaced my gasket and thermostat just now but the housing is leaking when I start to put antifreeze could the housing be warped? The housing was not leaking before I started though. Thank you very much in advance.
Burping the system let it run for a while it's important that it reaches the operating temperature. Also I highly suggest you youse a torque wrench when installing those. But good video.
@@nickd1978 I couldn't get it to seal properly after a couple of attempts. Even letting the car sit overnight without cranking it. I had my mechanic do it and he used a Toyota sealer. Works great now.
@@larkton Thanks. I gave it another go, this time I used Right Stuff Gasket Maker to first seal the thermostat, and then the housing and that worked for me. I saw on another video that if you don't get the thermostat in there right it could drop out once you get the housing on. No leaks this time.
I would stongly suggest you "burp" the system before driving it... burping is what you described at the end of the repair... it is an older term, like 30+ years
That's one of those "Fail-Safe" Thermostats. You can see the tabs holding it open, at the top of the spring, while he's holding it. Auto Zone sells those. They are Junk...Never install one of those!
Bad Advice! That thermostat is designed to fail open so you don't overheat and crack a head. Other thermostats fail closed and cause over heating problems.
@@paulkaufman4901 More likely to warp a head and blow the gasket, really. Also, if you have never replaced a "Normal" thermostat that has failed open, you haven't been around them long. Riddle me this - why do OEM's not install these "Junk" thermostats at the factory? He installed a "Normal" one and I'd be willing to bet he hasn't had this issue again...good for him!
not only are you the youngest person I've seen do this job on you tube, you are by far the most informative. awesome video dude.
Thanks!
Honestly, my god I appreciate this video
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for straight forward videos that actually give me all the info i need to do my repairs
@@AdmiralOffRoad hello, thanks for the video very usefull. How can you fill all the system without bubbles. There is any Drain plug for the bubbles?
I just installed a new thermostat today has helped my over heating problem drastically
Very Helpful video! I just changed my thermostat on my 2001 Jeep Cherokee following your instructions and you explained it perfectly! A little difficult aligning the bottom bolt because of the fan guard, also the thermostat itself didn't want to cooperate and remain "seated" and the gasket material wasn't helpful to get them to stick together. All and all though the video made this job much easier than if I just went at it by the book. Thank you and keep it up! I am going to use your videos for everything!
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!
I typically work on Chevy this is going to be my first time doing a jeep. You make it as simple as I hoped it would be. Thanks :)
This video was so clear cut. Thank you!! Excellent job on the tutorial!!!
Thanks dude, everything I needed to see to get going on my thermostat replacement. Appreciate you being thorough.
Thanks!
Best and most informative video on this subject I've seen yet. Thank you!
thanks!
Great video! I just replaced the thermostat in my 98 grand Cherokee yesterday and it was such a pain.. The fan shroud is completely in the way, and the second bolt on the bottom is so hard to get to lol also I'm glad I found your video on doing a coolant flush very helpful
+missjocy92 Thanks! glad it helped.
The serpentine belt is a pain- at least on your 98' you only have to loosen 1-2 bolts to loosen the belt. On my 95- there are 5. I had to use a cut off tool to remove the rusted bolts on my air box- which ended up being a separate hour long project with a trip to the local hardware store, haha.
Great video, cleared explanations.
Thank you!
Nice video. One comment.
To make sure you get all the air out of the system when the engine is cold start it up with the radiator cap off and burp it while the engine is running. That way the water pump will flush out most the air in the system.
And turn the heater on high while burping system.
Keep it simple and to point. Job well done
Ty man it helped me so much. I watch you from Venezuela
Awesome video Admiral! I live in Mesa as well. Keep those videos coming.
Man thank you so much for all your videos
96 grand cherokee steaight 6,was pretty similar. Was stuck open got literally no heat and bam works now ! On the 96 grand cherokee I just left the two hoses on, had to losen the belt to get at the bottom bolt
Dude you are awesome! Thanks for the help. Been a long time since I have done this, but after watching you have put me right where I need to be. Thanks!!
Glad to hear it helped!
Your instructional vids are top notch. Thank you.
Thank you for posting. Great video.
Good job and very helpful ,hope to see more videos
thanks!
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nice job
Bro I have the same jeep in red your awesome bro I’m putting hands on it today. Don’t really need a Take it to a shop
Cool vid thanks! I just replaced the radiator cap, however it still overfill the reservoir tank... Do you think the thermostat might be defective?
Awesome job
Excelente right to the point. Thx for sharing
Awesome video. Thank you
Fresh oil, new water pump. Jeep is still overheating. I'm thinking the thermostat must be stuck closed?
I have a couple questions for ya. Do you have an aftermarket radiator? And do you have any cooling issues what so ever during the summer months with the AC on?
Keep up the great work!
Hey man if i didnt see this video i would not be fixing my xj rn lol thanks
Nice video
Might b a dumb question but does the orientation matter? I see u installed it horizontally. Mine is more vertical. No problem with overheating but maybe it could b cooler
orientation shouldn't matter
So I dont have a radio cap like you do. I have a 1990 xj it's a pressurized system. Where do I put my coolant? Resivour tank??
My first Jeep was like yours. They later revised that design. Add coolant to your bottle. My 09 Ford Fusion has a closed system also.
1997 jeep Cherokee xj got a new water pump, inlet house, placed in a new thermostat and thermostat housing including the gaskets that are to go in. Everything is good but my thermostat is still leaking and spraying coolant everywhere, any advice?
I see u live in az. I live in Mesa. nice vid
+Justin P. Thanks! I'm in Mesa as well.
Awesome 👏
could a thermostat being stuck open or closed cause the heat gauge to stay at hot and the engine not to start?
so you only replace the thermostat housing gasket... i notice the OEM mopar one has a gasket for the back of the thermostat too, probably to protect the housing gasket... I'm having a problem I've been through 3 gaskets trying replace it. Its a brand new thermostat and gasket, but it has leaked pretty bad three times...
any suggestions?
thanks in advance
clean the area like he showed in the video, and after scraping away the seal, get a wire brush and make it real clean. check the back of the housing that he removed and set off to the side, dangling on the end of the hose. clean the housing with a wire brush too. use rtv on both sides of the gasket even if it has rubber seals. my rubber seals leaked the second time i did it. the first time i broke the original housing by putting the bolt in too tight with a paper style seal. this seems to be the only method that worked for me. also, when you put the thermostat in, orient it so that the breather hole is on top.
@@SneakySolidSnake What thermostat do you recommend ? they don't all have a breather hole.
@@ibberman when you're buying the thermostat, just tell the clerk helping you out that you need the breather hole in the design. open up the box in the store, before paying, to verify it yourself. it might take a couple tries, but you'll get the part you need. i just got a murray brand and it had the hole. looking online, the murray ones don't seem to have the holes in the pictures.
@@SneakySolidSnake Thank's for the advice.
Wait, did you not have to take the fan belt off?
Maybe a silly question. My thermostat housing is leaking so I plan to replace the gasket. In your opinion, should I do this without also changing the thermostat (thermostat is working fine) or is it worth it just to do both anyhow?
I would go ahead and replace the thermostat, especially if it has never been changed. They can go bad
I replaced my gasket and thermostat just now but the housing is leaking when I start to put antifreeze could the housing be warped? The housing was not leaking before I started though. Thank you very much in advance.
Burping the system let it run for a while it's important that it reaches the operating temperature. Also I highly suggest you youse a torque wrench when installing those. But good video.
Great video. I did this and it's leaking at the gasket. I used a sealant. Does that need time to set up?
The thermostat might've partly slipped out when installing the housing. Watch Briansmobile youtube for a good tip to avoid that.
Same issue for me. Followed every step perfectly and torqued bolts to spec. Did you figure out the issue?
@@nickd1978 I couldn't get it to seal properly after a couple of attempts. Even letting the car sit overnight without cranking it. I had my mechanic do it and he used a Toyota sealer. Works great now.
@@larkton Thanks. I gave it another go, this time I used Right Stuff Gasket Maker to first seal the thermostat, and then the housing and that worked for me. I saw on another video that if you don't get the thermostat in there right it could drop out once you get the housing on. No leaks this time.
Gooood!
I would stongly suggest you "burp" the system before driving it... burping is what you described at the end of the repair... it is an older term, like 30+ years
What temp thermostat did you use for Arizona weather
for 94 cherokee country, same price for whole kit! Duralast Thermostat and Housing Assembly 5180KT
Thanks
so the thermostat does not need any special; turning or tool to get it in the engine it just needs to be placed in there.
correct
I put mine on and it just leaks idk what I'm doing wrong
Clean the surface of the thermostat housing.😮
I followed this and im leaking
That's one of those "Fail-Safe" Thermostats. You can see the tabs holding it open, at the top of the spring, while he's holding it. Auto Zone sells those. They are Junk...Never install one of those!
Bad Advice! That thermostat is designed to fail open so you don't overheat and crack a head. Other thermostats fail closed and cause over heating problems.
@@paulkaufman4901 More likely to warp a head and blow the gasket, really. Also, if you have never replaced a "Normal" thermostat that has failed open, you haven't been around them long. Riddle me this - why do OEM's not install these "Junk" thermostats at the factory? He installed a "Normal" one and I'd be willing to bet he hasn't had this issue again...good for him!
Nice video