10-22-2010, 11:41 PM
Well after driving the Jeep several days a week (splitting DD duty with the vette) I noticed a puddle starting to form after I drove it for more than 10 minutes. Went in for a closer look and coolant was running down the oil pan and dripping onto my driveway. Started the Jeep and layed under it looking for where it was coming from. Noticed it coming from the weep hole in the water pump. The pump has made a whining noise since I bought it (indication that the bearing is going bad) but some people drive for years with it. It's not leaking bad, but it's a cheap and easy fix so I'll go ahead and take care of it. I bought a new pump, gasket, gasket sealer, thermostat gasket and thermostat. I bought a 180degree thermostat (factory is 195) to attempt to help with the two electric fans. I will post pics of the install tomorrow.
Also for those that were wondering if the two electric fans ever had a problem cooling the vehicle, I've only managed to get it a lil warm once. We went up into Hidden Valley which is basically straight up the side of a mountain. It's steep, slow, and takes a long time. It got a lil warm (I almost think this climb was the final straw for the water pump because it started leaking the day after this trip) but the temp never got out of hand. I have complete confidence in the electric fans.
Also for those that were wondering if the two electric fans ever had a problem cooling the vehicle, I've only managed to get it a lil warm once. We went up into Hidden Valley which is basically straight up the side of a mountain. It's steep, slow, and takes a long time. It got a lil warm (I almost think this climb was the final straw for the water pump because it started leaking the day after this trip) but the temp never got out of hand. I have complete confidence in the electric fans.
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