1988 Jeep Cherokee Overheated Won't Start

1988 JEEP CHEROKEE
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RAINDANCER
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I have a 1988 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a V-6 with ~111,000 miles on it. It ran out of coolant and overheated so that steam was billowing out of the plastic container. We added about 1.5 gallons of water and antifreeze and it cooled off. But now the engine won't turn over. The belts move when I turn the key and it sounds right but engine doesn't fire. What should I check out?
Mar 1, 2007 at 8:01 AM
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CHEVY22
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hi
i would check the compression on all cylinders if you need the spec et me know , i would do the test and record what you have and get back to us

yhanks
jim
Mar 1, 2007 at 9:36 AM
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RAINDANCER
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What is the spec?
Mar 1, 2007 at 11:39 AM
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CHEVY22
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its 120 -150 psi , lwt me know what you get

thanks
jim

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Mar 1, 2007 at 12:11 PM

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Perform a compression test on all cylinders and record the readings. Compare them with the stated specification of 120-150 psi, then report the results.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1988 Jeep Cherokee with a V6 said it ran out of coolant and overheated, with steam coming from the plastic reservoir. After adding about 1.5 gallons of water and antifreeze, it cooled, but the engine cranks without firing. The expert recommended checking compression on all cylinders and gave a specification of 120-150 psi.

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