kclemente0420 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What year of comanche radiator open system can I replace the closed system in my 87 comanche with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggcnash Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 91 was the first year for Comanche and yes there is guys on here that has made the swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Any XJ rad with a cap will also work for you ( and be easier to source) :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What year of comanche radiator open system can I replace the closed system in my 87 comanche with? I replaced the rad in my 88 with the leftover from my 2000 Xj when I redid it's cooling system. Currently I have the 2000 rad, a 92 coolant bottle and plan to use the 92 thermostat housing when I get the chance to swap the thermostat again. Ran both heater hoses direct to the Core using 5/8" bulk hose and some hose "directors" or whatever the real name is. The 2000 rad was a direct swap, a little tight to the airbox but not any kind of problem - just need to pull the airbox when undoing the forward clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The stock rad and airbox in my '91 are like that. I can usually wriggle the lid out from under the front clip once I've got the rest off. Same for putting the clip back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckjeep Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 when i converted mine i used my factory 88 radiator because it was new. i spliced a radiator fill neck from a late 90s dakota truck[available at any parts store] into the upper hose and used a 13lb cap from a 88 jeep wrangler. removed all the heater hose mess and used bulk hose to connect the heater core back up. bought a universal overflow bottle and mounted it near where the old coolant bottle was. works perfect and have actually done this on a 90 cherokee also. also a perfect time to back flush the heater core Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kclemente0420 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thatnks for the comments it helps and makes me feel a lot more comfortable in doing it. Where is a good place to source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kclemente0420 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks for all the helpful tips and answers. Now where is a great place to find exactly what I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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