1998 Jeep Cherokee Sudden Started Running Hot Had Pin Hole Leak Radiator Hose

1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
198,000 MILES
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GREGORYTURNER
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Jeep all of a sudden started running hot, had a pin hole leak from the radiator hose, I fixed it, but the valves still tap as if it's running hot. could that be a caused by my thermostat going out?
Oct 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no. how hot did you get the car?? the overheating could have caused damage

Roy
Oct 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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GREGORYTURNER
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to the point of it shutting off
Oct 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM
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GREGORYTURNER
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what kind of damage could it have caused?
Oct 20, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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DIFFERENT GUY

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THE MEDIC

Oct 20, 2012 at 9:19 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Valves tapping could also be a valve lash issue. Did you change the oil after the overheating issue?
Oct 23, 2012 at 5:45 AM
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