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I’ve been chasing the P0442 Small Evap Leak for months. I’ve replaced rubber elbows and deteriorated hoses with new silicone hoses, and even replaced some cracked hard line near the fuel tank with silicone. Question: I removed the hose end from the purge valve in the engine compartment and...

After isolating the leaking heater core, and replacing the radiator, hoses, idle pulley, water pump, thermostat, and thermostat housing, I thought I’d finally be able to enjoy a ride in the Jeep this morning. Check Engine Light. Of course. Now several months ago, chasing down an evap leak was...

Is replacing the arm on the transfer case required on the 241 version? Asking because my Rubicon kit didn’t come with a new arm…or instructions (or a parts list).

How did that Edelmann work for you? Somehow I have a nasty gash in my original hose and it’s leaking. About to purchase a replacement.

I received my new Mopar radiator. It has the ports at the bottom for the automatic transmission, but it works fine for a manual as well. I was surprised it was Made in USA. I took the opportunity to install a new FlowKooler thermostat (very robust and looks quality), Mopar thermostat housing...

It’s not a coincidence. Both my heater core and radiator only began leaking after having to remove and reinstall the radiator and hoses because of that stupid body lift. Plastic gets brittle with age and heat cycles, and they’re both 20 years old with 150k miles, so I’m not at all surprised...

If my experience today is any indication, the plastic tank will go before the aluminum core. I guess I can’t complain about a 21 year old plastic tank on the radiator giving up the ghost, but if I can get that kind of service life out of a replacement heater core and radiator, I’m not sure...

1997 Porsche 911 I’ve owned for almost 4 years. $0 in repair costs. I’ve only had to change the oil. You can still buy just about any part from Porsche because the manufacturer still fully supports the vehicle. 2006 Toyota Landcruiser with 240,000 miles. I did some preventative maintenance, but...

…and now I need a radiator. WTF.

…and now I need a radiator. WTF.

I’m actually on the fence about brassworks because of the copper construction. Old vehicles used copper radiators and components, but modern vehicles use aluminum. Using a copper heater core with an aluminum radiator makes a battery and causes corrosion. Sure, modern coolants have additives to...

My understanding is the AC evaporator and heater core share the same space, so if the core leaks the path of least resistance is out the condensate drain. It’s definitely a steady stream of fluid - not a drip.

I was able to bypass the heater core with a 3/4 to 5/8 adapter to create a loop, so it’s back on the road for the summer. Gathering feedback now on the best heater core and AC evaporator to fix it correctly this winter. The new Bestop half-doors with glass window sliders took the edge off the...

Appreciate the feedback. That’s great news. Is this the “arctic” option I read about with increased fin density?

A new to me 2003 Jeep TJ. Removing a body lift and needing to relocate the radiator, I thought I’d be proactive and replace the hoses and coolant. Within 24 hours, I now have a massive coolant leak from the AC condensate drain, enough to make a puddle half the size of the Jeep within minutes...

Ugh. After removing the 3” body lift I had to relocate the radiator and fan shroud to their original locations. Since the radiator had to come out anyway, I decided this would be a good time to replace all the hoses and coolant. Within 24 hours I now have a massive heater core leak after...

I’m having a hard time making heads or tails of this thread. The refurbished leather WJ steering wheel from Poland WILL or WILL NOT fit a 2003 Jeep TJ? Just looking for a plug and play leather steering wheel where the existing cruise control is retained.

Big thanks to everyone here. I located the drop bracket. This should be fun. I’ll probably use this as an excuse to drain and replace the coolant, add some silicone hoses, and replace the worm clamps with constant tension clamps. 👍

Thinking through this: 1. The original 3” lift most likely required radiator drop brackets that are still installed. 2. Lowering the body 2” has caused the top of the shroud to impact the fan. 3. Drop brackets must be removed which will raise the radiator and shroud. I’d like to try and avoid...