1999 Jeep Cherokee thermostat

1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
122,749 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JCAMPBELL
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i believe my jeep needs a thermo, it over heats while driving and i am able to bring temp back down by air cooling/ blasting heat, im very familar with all older vws but thats it, i have no idea where to even look from the therm in my jeep, do you think this the problem and where can i locate the thermo to change it, thx for your help!
Jun 25, 2008 at 8:53 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Follow the top rad. hose over to the engine. The housing it attaches two that's it.
See if fan is operating properly.
Jun 25, 2008 at 9:05 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Follow the upper hose till it meets up with the thermostat housing see below


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Jun 25, 2008 at 9:11 AM
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