Smoking from the engine?

AZNSARECOOL1121

MEMBER
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE

Engine problem
6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 200000 miles

My 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is smoking from the engine. I have no clue what's going on, my dad told me maybe there's a leak in the radiator. If so how can I fix it or do I need a professional to do it? Can I do it myself?

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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You need to find the leak and comeback where is it leaking from before we can assist you.

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Saturday, December 15th, 2007 AT 12:05 PM

KEN L

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You can fix anything, it just takes tools and time. If the radiator is leaking then here is how to replace it.

WARNING:
Do not service radiator while system is hot. Allow system to cool before removal.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove radiator cap.
3. Remove radiator grille from front of vehicle for access to radiator draincock.
4. Attach one end of a 24 inch long, 1/4 inch I.D. hose to draincock. Put other end into a suitable container, then drain radiator.
5. On models with electric cooling fan, remove electrical connectors and mounting bolts, then lift fan straight up and out of engine compartment.
6. On models with belt-driven cooling fan, remove fan shroud mounting bolts and push shroud rearward toward engine.
7. Disconnect and plug automatic transmission cooler lines.
8. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
9. Mark position of hood latch striker on radiator crossmember, then remove hood latch striker.
10. Remove radiator upper bracket and crossmember.
11. On models with A/C, remove condenser to radiator mounting bracket.
12. Lift radiator straight up and out of vehicle.
13. Reverse procedure to install. Torque condenser mounting bolts and radiator mounting bolts to 36 inch lbs.

Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

Please go over this guide and get back to us.