1983 Jeep CJ5 rebuilt and overheating

1983 JEEP CJ5
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KOVIC2
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Engine Cooling problem
1983 Jeep CJ5 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

my inline 6 258 4.2liter was just rebuilt, i put her all back to gether and now when i let it idol, i think the coolant os boiling because all the coolent hoses get real hot, and steam comes out of teh ends, even with them clamped, i dont know wat to do. i put a rebuilt water pump on. and when i turn it off i can hear wat sounds like water trickling. any help wuld be appreciated
Feb 21, 2009 at 6:16 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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STILL GOT YOUR JEEP?

I'LL BE GLAD TO ASSIST YOU WITH ANY OTHER ISSUES YOU ARE HAVING WITH IT

KINDA GETTING BORED WITH NONE COMING THRU HERE VERY OFTEN

THE MEDIC
Nov 20, 2011 at 2:07 AM
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