>> I have a 1993 Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 5.2 L V8 engine. I recently
>> had the thermostat and the fan clutch replaced, and 1 1/2 years ago the
>> radiator was replaced.
>>
>> I live in Utah, and lately it has been getting up to 100 degrees, and I
>> have
>> found that if I am driving my car around and get stopped at a bunch of
>> stop
>> light my temperature goes over 210. I am not in rush hour trafic, and am
>> able to go for a block or two before having to stop. Fortunately, if I
>> can
>> get going 40 mph or more for a few of minutes the temp goes down to about
>> 190. My only thought would be that the fan clutch that I just had put in
>> doesn't work right. Does anybody have an idea as to what is going on?
>
> It could also be the pump impeller has worn and your not getting enough
> flow.
>
> Clutches are fairly easy. When hot they shouldn't spin easily and when
> cold should spin "easier" but not fully free.
>
> Also know the 8 runs hot and has fairly poor circulation. Installing
> the 5.9 hood vents is usually good for 10-20 degrees.
>

Can it get enough air circulation when driving at 40 mph to cool the engine
down to its normal 190 degree range?