Hey everyone, I am looking in to getting a newer jeep, as I have a '98. Does the 1999 and newer model have a better cooling system?? I have talked to some people and they say that there is a night and day difference between the two cars, as Jeep only used 120 parts from previous model year, and the rest new. Thanks!
I had a '96 5.2L and now a '99 4.7L. Can't say I had any operational problems with the cooling system on either model. By "cooling system", you mean engine cooling, right? If you mean the heating and air conditioning, then the newer model is crap. If you buy one, make sure the HVAC system has been rebuilt already. It's a $2000 problem that they all have.
Yes, they're very different. I like the look of the '99 but, honestly, I thought the '96 was a better car.
-rev
We have had to replace the relay for the electric cooling fan a number of times and the fan itself once on our '99. As long as the fan is working though, it has never had any over-heating issues.
The HVAC system always works as expected, not one issue with it except the dash vents are poor at directing flow. 4.0l with 130,000 miles.
Cheers.
Do you have the standard or dual zone climate control system? From what I've read, the failure rate of the dual zone blend door assembly is 100% by ~75k miles. I bought mine at 80k miles and it was already broken (got a good deal on it for that reason and then fixed it myself). First it'll blow cold air only from one side, then eventually both sides with no heat. Not much fun in the winter time.
Now the evaporator core is leaking so it all has to come apart again. Yay.
-rev
In article , McNick wrote: #Hey everyone, I am looking in to getting a newer jeep, as I have a '98. #Does the 1999 and newer model have a better cooling system?? I have talked #to some people and they say that there is a night and day difference #between the two cars, as Jeep only used 120 parts from previous model #year, and the rest new. Thanks! #
Cooling as in engine cooling? What year/engine are you talking about?
Regarding the 4.7 in a '99: It works OK, but the radiator end caps are plastic and it's pretty much useless trying to recore. Not sure about
1998 and prior having that same issue. If you have a engine-mounted fan, keep your eye on the VC for it. Later model years got rid of it for a reason.Also DON'T use regular antifreeze if you have a car that came with HOAT antifreeze. The 1999 MY uses green stuff, and DC transitioned to HOAT in later model years.
Removing the radiator for the 4.7 is a major PITA.
/herb
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