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Old August 6th 06, 08:02 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Default 96 cherokee coolant leak


Does the Cherokee also have the plastic tanks like the Grand or does it
still have a real radiator? If the plastic, that would be the first
place I'd look. Hard to see unless under a bit of pressure or you can
spot the liquie.


Red Jeep proclaimed:

> It sounds like the system is leaking when under pressure (running or
> still warm).
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> One low-tech method is to wrap the hoses in paper towels (when cool) and
> tape them on. The leaker will soak the hose.
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> You could also try an ultraviolet dye.
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> "gcdenis" > wrote in
> lkaboutautos.com:
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>>Hey DougW
>>I got under my jeep this morning to see if i could find where it was
>>leaking from. i opened the radiator cap and there was coolant there.
>>there are 2 spots on the ground right below the radiator. the biggest
>>spot near the trans. seems to have "rode a rail" from the front and
>>dripped back there. even though i've seen the 2 spots under the
>>radiator, i can't find where it is coming from. any suggestions from
>>these findings? thanks!
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