Changing to the newer cooling system

[martens.jam]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and I just bought an 88 MJ. I need to do some repairs on the cooling system (coolant tank is broken)and I've got a 92 XJ for parts. How hard is it to convert to the open loop (?) system.

Thanks.

[Geonovast]

Since you have an entire donor, it's pretty simple. Just remove all the cooling stuff from the 88, and move the 92 stuff over.

[martens.jam]

My donor isn't complete. The motor has already been pulled. I think I just need to change the rad, drivers side rad hose, the heater hoses and heater control valve.

[Geonovast]

You'll need the overflow bottle.

[martens.jam]

I've got next week off of work so I hope to git r done then. Guess we'll see how it all works out.

[Darren]

I just used a generic overflow bottle from NAPA when I did my swap on my 87. Worked great.

[martens.jam]

I just used a generic overflow bottle from NAPA when I did my swap on my 87. Worked great.

That's a good idea. I'll see if I can find a spot for the newer Jeep one but if that doesn't work out I'll look into a generic one.

Thanks.

[comanche12]

I hear that mountain dew bottle work for temporary overflow bottle :yes:

 

 

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