Ed wrote:
>
> On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:04:08 -0500 Mike Romain > wrote:
>
> >Jeeps have really crappie sensors, especially the temperature one. I
> >would check the connections on it first, then replace it before doing
> >any rad work. If it 'really' was in the red, you would feel it....
> >
> >The sensor is on the top of the head on the back drivers side corner and
> >has a purple wire going to it.
>
> I had considered a sensor problem (maybe an intermittent thing or short in the
> harness?), but, why would the radiator hoses and radiator be barely warm (almost
> cold), to the touch?

The hoses are reflecting the 'real' temperature most likely. Especially
since you say they are soft.

If it 'really' was hot, the hoses would be hard with pressure.

Mike
>
> >Mike
> >86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's