1999 Jeep Cherokee leak

1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
156,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAMM122012
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I noticed a few days ago that i had coolant peeing from underneath the Jeep. I also noticed Im leaking inside the Jeep as well on the passenger side of the Jeep in the floor board near the door side of the floor. I do know that my catalytic converter needs to be replaced but i was wandering what could be causing the leak and could that be causing me to run hot or is it the catalytic converter or possilbly both.
Jan 31, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The coolant loss will be the cause of the over heating, get a cooling system pressure test done as this will help locate any external coolant leaks, if you have coolant in the cabin this will be a leaking heater core.

mark (mhpautos)
Jan 31, 2010 at 7:43 PM
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