Radiator hose gets hot

One of these might be helpful to determine the coolant temperature at the radiator inlet (outlet too!).

For that matter, I sometimes use mine to look for cool(er) spots in a radiator (where it is restricted or stopped up with mineral deposits).

Your top hose will probably be around 195 maybe as high as 210 degrees (your thermostat should be rated at 195 degrees).

You think the hose is overly tight? Is it really squishy with it cold/ engine off?

The Medic

Okay.

Link was a no show!

Here you go!

http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/thermometer/oem-infrared-thermometer/951642_0_0/?checkfit=true

The Medic

Compare its squish-ability to the lower hose.

Your radiator cap should be rated at 18 PSI (which means it will/ should [if it is serviceable] hold in 18 PSI, This is two more PSI than my 1977 CJ-5s Radiator cap is (16 PSI). A bad radiator cap can hold too little pressure, seldom seen, but it can hold too much too.

Should you decide to get a new cap, I recommend this type.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carquest-caps-and-stats-lev-r-vent-radiator-cap-10334/10049281-P?searchTerm=radiators+caps

It will sort of let you know if there is pressure when you lift the lever, it will bleed it off before you unscrew the cap. Getting scalded is pretty much not going to happen, unless you unscrew the cap before lifting the lever has bled off the pressure. This cap designed so that you must lift the lever to unlock it so it will screw off.

Your Turn Jeep Girl

The Medic

I have had nothing but CJ's since I got my license in 1981 (seven total)

1-5 were my experimental Jeeps (I experimented with them to see exactly what they could and could not do.) 1-3 sustained a good bit of hell damage. I sort of was easier on 4 and 5!

I now have 6 and 7. Got them both in 1991.

"Mr. Jeep" is a 1977 CJ-5 w/ 258 6 cylinder made one payment of $2400, he now has lots of user friendlier upgrades/ modifications. He has been my primary transportation for the last 25 years.

The other is "Willy", my 1946 Willy's Jeep w/ a 134 flat head four cylinder engine, one large payment of $100.00, lots of "side jobs", lots of late nights, and two years later he left "my motor pool" in 1993 looking really handsome, I drive him every chance I get!

"Mr. Jeep", "Willy", "He", "Him" reference "Real, Manly, and Masculine" Jeeps, There have never been any "Sissy's" in my garage!

Bringing me to this point.

I go overboard with my Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance!

Usually "on time", many times I will do stuff before its time to. I change my thermostat every year (need to or not!). I change my Radiator and Heater hoses before five years has passed. Rubber fuel lines maybe every two years.

If something looks funny - Yep, I change it!

If it breaks, I immediately fix it! (even if it is not crucial)

Hoses do not cost a bunch, if you are concerned, change them puppies!

My picture below are just some of the references I have for my Jeeps, most have a "PM" section in them to guide you in remembering and how to perform the tasks. If you want your rig to last forever (like mine are sorta doing now) You will catch up on your PM, this includes changing fluids (like transmission, transfer case, axles, etc) either on a "time" or "mileage" schedule.

I seldom "buy" parts for Mr. Jeep anymore, I keep up with lifetime warranty receipts (Mr. Jeep is full of lifetime parts! ) They usually they honor my request since I have the original receipts

See my answer on "Thursday February 17" (dates are at the bottoms of the answers) in this link.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1984-jeep-cherokee-cj7/page/4

Question is,

Do you really Love your Jeep?

No doubt, I Love Mr. Jeep and Willy!

Your Turn

The Medic

Really nice Jeep!

Sell the Challenger so you can buy more Jeep accessories

So what's the plan with the hoses?

The Medic

It has a sweet smell (sorta)?

This may be a heater core with leak in it. (White paper towel under the a/c drain, might show green or red coolant, whichever you use-Where it drips on the ground)

It might also be as EZ as the heater hose connections to the core, they might have loose clamps or connections. This might allow the end of the hose to leak into the housing.

The Medic

No water to core, no smell from it!

Have you found the source?

Did the flood mess your life up or just a minor setback?

The Medic