CWLONGSHOT Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Looks like I have a bit more damage from my freezing episode a few weeks back..... Monday I noticed a antifreeze smell when I got to work. Didn't think much of it.... Someone pointed out I had some oil spots under the jeep, I said, not mine, it doesn't leak. Well...it does now. :eek: My pass side axle tube and suspension is all wet. Closer inspection shows a pretty green fluid dripping off everything. the block is dry, hoses too. The fan shroud stops the fluid from spraying on the engine. But its dripping down and the wind from driving is soaking the underside of the MJ. Looked last night, but the light wasn't good, and didn't really have the time for a good inspection. I got a chance to look closer tonight. Seems a very fine mist is coming out of the bottom of the nice new radiator. You know, the one I just put in over the summer.... :cry: :cry: There goes a buck and a half down the tubes. :mad: :headpop: :headpop: :mad: Ordered a replacement tonight from radiator express. MAN these things are going up!! Cost me, $217 shipped!!! Just wanted to share.... CW
Kenosha Warrior Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 yeee-ouch man. does it hurt to sit down still? :mad:
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 yeee-ouch man. does it hurt to sit down still? :mad: Now that's a whole different story...don't get old... Lets just say, preparation H is a GOOD friend of mine!! :roll: ;) :oops: CW
Kenosha Warrior Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 yeee-ouch man. does it hurt to sit down still? :mad: Now that's a whole different story...don't get old... Lets just say, preparation H is a GOOD friend of mine!! :roll: ;) :oops: CW :shake: thanks for ruining my dreams for the night *CW's bedroom* Ooooh OOhhhh OOOOOHHH outsider- 'you got a girl in there? CW- Nooo, I'm just sitting down. lol, I kid. My old man used to kill Prep-H bottles in a week, t'wasnt fun, even worse was when he popped them with vice grips.
Twisty Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Hey CW, if your motor happens to die from this freezing coolant...I still have that 4.0 that I got from you back in 2005. I never really got around to doing anything with it, and would sell it back to ya! :brows:
WahooSteeler Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Kenosha, thanks for the personal insight in to your Dad's @$$! :laughin: I think I'm gonna go hurl, and I'm sure I'll never hold a pair of vice grips the same again!
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 Couldn't you get the bad one fixed? Possibly...but its coming from a number of places....... I am just worried what else will spring up after these are fixed... CW
Kenosha Warrior Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Kenosha, thanks for the personal insight in to your Dad's @$$! :laughin: I think I'm gonna go hurl, and I'm sure I'll never hold a pair of vice grips the same again! your welcome I know this sounds dumb but Ive got a good 4.0 rad here, came out of the jy, looks fairly decent, I was keeping it as a spare but if you pay for the ride, you can have it.
Eagle Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 CW, how far are you from Meriden? There's a GOOD old-time radiator shop in Meriden. If your rad has copper tanks he could probably recore it cheaper than what you're paying. He might beat that price on a new radiator, too. If it's not too late, I can find out the name. A friend of mine has all his custom radiator and gas tank work done there.
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks a bunch man, I really appreciate the offer!!! I actually have one in the cherokee I have out back. I really want to keep a three core in this vehicle. I'm pulling the 4.0 out of it Saturday, so I'll look closely at that rad. It will likely go on the shelf, as a spare. Thank you again for th offer of your radiator. Your one of the reasons this place ROCKS!!! Generosity and the willingness to help a fellow jeeper out!!! :cheers: You rule man!!! CW
Car RamRod Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Kenosha, thanks for the personal insight in to your Dad's @$$! :laughin: I think I'm gonna go hurl, and I'm sure I'll never hold a pair of vice grips the same again! +10000000
ScottJ Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Sheesh, I paid $92 (no tax, free shipping) for my new radiator here: autopartswarehouse.com. Fit perfectly, works great. I looked up your rig and found a Silla part# 2268A (the same brand as mine) for $103. I've got a $15 discount code you can use but it expires today. Of course. :roll: There's also a Aftermarket brand for $119. Ya gots choices at least. Scott
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 Scott, Are you sure this is for a three core radiator? I could get a two core for $119 delivered from same place I got mine too... CW
ScottJ Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Scott, Are you sure this is for a three core radiator? I could get a two core for $119 delivered from same place I got mine too... CW Ah, that would explain the price diff... um, nevermind! :oops: I don't need the extra cooling around here.
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 Scott, Are you sure this is for a three core radiator? I could get a two core for $119 delivered from same place I got mine too... CW Ah, that would explain the price diff... um, nevermind! :oops: I don't need the extra cooling around here. No problem, its all good.. Thanks for the tip!! CW
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 25, 2008 Author Posted January 25, 2008 My radiator arrived today!!! WOW that was SUPER FAST!!!!!!!!!! Its also got STEEL BUCKETS!!! Maybe I'll throw it in this week end...depends on how cold I get pulling the motor tomorrow. CW
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