JEEP CHEROKEE XJ WATER PUMP - WRECKED J EPISODE 6

[@myjeepwjarebuildpaulsteven7986]

Good Job, Dan. This will help a lot of Jeepers ✅🇺🇸

[@ProjectDanH]

I hope so! Thanks buddy.

[@bobert201164]

I always reuse the factory inlet tube. And usually avoid dorman parts. Unless I absolutely need it

[@ProjectDanH]

Yea, I wish mine wasn't so rotton

[@DustySteel]

@@ProjectDanH I might try to clean my stock one up but it’s rotting too.

[@LouieGiNYC]

My man said Resu-Wrecked J. I'm in tears. That was great. Every video you drop is great. Waiting to see Beach Jeep on bring a trailer for auction. Highest bidder (me) wins.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother!

[@Ozzy5610]

Ehhh this job isn’t so bad with the header panel on. Last I remember all I did was remove the electric fan, shroud, and belt. Didn’t even touch the PS bracket, just where it mounted with the water pump. The inlet tubes are usually annoying if they’re rusted on.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah, its possible to work in there. Unfortunately Id never be able to film a good video with all that crap in the way. lol!

[@khndenmark]

Thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

Welcome

[@stanwatkins1877]

It can be done fairly easily without removing the rsdiator. I always have a lot of trouble removing the trans coolant lines so I don't removevthe radiator.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes, trans lines suck. Luckily for me the Jeep was wrecked! haha

[@FallyFire]

Hey man I'm getting mixed results on my searches for doing the water pump on the xj. Are you supposed to use RTV on both sides of the gasket or no RTV at all, or any type of sealant? It leaves me confused as to why some videos say you should use it, and then people say if you use the high temp RTV you'll be doing the job again. I just don't want to take everything apart and have to re-do it again because it leaks or something. Thanks for the video as always!

[@ProjectDanH]

I've done it this way for 20 years and never had 1 single drop leak. I think people try to "glue" on parts with RTV without properly cleaning and preparing their mating surfaces. Take your time and do it right and you wont have a problem

[@ulianotech]

shes coming along!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah buddy!

[@digitalTB]

The replacement Water pump is different from the original Magically it was changed in the video!! no part number or description, why? Is it a better one or an upgraded version?

[@BSM7702]

I've had some issues with some of my Doorman parts. OE fit is defiantly questionable at times.

[@ProjectDanH]

Sad that they are unreliable.

[@incorruptableperfection5128]

Hey Dan love your vids your help is appreciated.. I have 97 -4.0 zj. the cluster does not work.I replaced dash cluster , I checked out fuses . Not the problem. . Odometer does not turn when driving . Nothing works on my cluster . And security light stays on . I have no clue . Nor does anyone else .to what could be causing this problem. Do you please have any suggestions of a cure to this issue ??? Thanks Dan. You the man

[@ProjectDanH]

I'm not sure about this one... Shot in the dark..have you tried replacing the headlight switch? If that dimmer is bad it can mess with your illumination lights.

[@incorruptableperfection5128]

@@ProjectDanH I will do. Come to think of it dash board light were acting a bit funny. Thanks for the shot in the dark. Hopefully it's a hit in the bullseye . I'll let you Nkow. Love these years of jeeps. The one I have now is the 5th. Thanks again Dan the man . Cheers brother!

[@robertgrauman8602]

Two possible things, 1. the fuse for the cluster may not be making good contact in the fuse holder. I had this problem with my multi function switch, All I did was twist the prongs on the fuse a little and its worked ok ish for about a year now. 2. the security system may not be completely disarmed. Try sticking the key in the drivers side door and turning it between lock and unlock about 3-5 times. Might even be a turn and hold for 3-5 seconds, not sure, been a while. A key fob will turn that off but I'll assume you don't have it. I couldn't lock my 98 ZJ without triggering the alarm when I went to unlock it. I was able to get around that by scouring the u pulls near me for a 96-98 ZJ with a key fob in it. When I found one, and it took a while, I bought the key fob AND the passenger front door lock/window switch. You need both because that's where they decided to put the keyless entry do dad. There's also a wire in the driver front door you can ground out and that works too but to me, it's a last resort. Hope some of this helps, good luck.

[@fleetofwjs1893]

Never occurred to me to take the rad and header panel off. Guess I have too much fun skinnin knuckles and cursing Engineers.

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL its easier to take the whole nose off than to fight it in a small space. IMO

[@misdemeanor666]

Gotta do my water pump ! Good Vid Subbed !

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for the sub!

[@PBFR33K187]

Use a brass barbed fitting . And a long inside diameter heater core hose and never go back to using inlet pipes

[@ProjectDanH]

Great Advise

[@cravenadventures]

We all get those Nipple problems now and then. As for water pump I got a high flow water pump for my ZJ and my 318 hasn't gotten hotter then 150° and it increase the pressure so it can get to the back pistons. My 318 hasn't be so happy.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah, The high flow pumps are excellent!

[@MattBrownbill]

I did wonder what that extra bit of gasket was on mine!

[@ProjectDanH]

lol. one to many ears

[@Trial.and.error.hobbies]

Have reinstalled my water pump twice and it still keeps leaking 😭

[@ProjectDanH]

When a water pump leaks it needs to be replaced. hope your not trying to reinstall an old water pump😱

[@NajarOffroad]

Especially on a cold day😂😂😂

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO!

[@JoeVizethum]

good video ! what a mess with the Dorman inlet tube - is the nut pressed/welded on to the tube ? May be overtightened a tad ? I painted and reused my inlet tube - works since then. I always try to keep the original parts in case they are not rotted out - always better quality.

[@ProjectDanH]

It was incomplete welds from the tube to the nut.. crap production. JB weld fixed it.

[@JoeVizethum]

@@ProjectDanH what I expected - glad to see the ResurrectJ - project is on a good way !

[@cristianocrisbatera3365]

Dan preciso de uma ajuda sua , meu wj laredo ano 2000 4.0 está acendendo as luzes do painel e desligando os ponteiros e os vidros , isso pode ser o módulo BCM?

[@ProjectDanH]

YES, could be BCM

[@danhambrick6331]

Good old Dorman for the win.💪😂😂😂 Sorry Brother....

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣 Using Win loosely. lmao

[@zachgraham739]

@@ProjectDanHdid you end up getting another dorman?

[@DustySteel]

What part do you think you’ll end up replacing it with? Just trying another Dorman?

[@ProjectDanH]

I let some coolant out, dried out the tube, scuffed it up and patched it with JB weld

[@DustySteel]

@@ProjectDanH that works too! Awesome video!!

[@mrhighway]

RTV you will be doing the job again in 6 month

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL

[@Deadbuck73]

It’s been 8mo since your prediction. I wonder how it’s going?

[@MajorWeakness]

Definitely hit and miss with Dorman for sure! You plan on selling the Resurrected J?

[@ProjectDanH]

Gave it to my dad, we may sell it one day

[@MajorWeakness]

@@ProjectDanH cool, keep it in the family

[@timturk6003]

I don’t know about you but i heard someone yell use JB weld

[@ProjectDanH]

lol, That's exactly how we fixed it.

[@jakesiegfried7152]

Imma tell a quick story.....2000 jeep with the cracked tupy head and overheating like crazy, did a full engine rebuild...New Pistons, New Connecting rods, bearings, crank cut, etc..... After the new engine was put in, i put in a brand new water pump. Not exactly sure what model pump.. but since my engine was deck and washed, the surface of the water pump housing was sanded/was thinning after the deck and wash. BRAND NEW WATER PUMP was RUBBING, i repeat RUBBING on my 1st CYLINDER engine wall. Wondered for a week why the engine was still overheating after installing a brand new engine and a 3 row e fan setup.... moral of the story is... not every new part you buy will fit your jeep. Proceeded to buy a flowkooler water pump which has a much slimmer design of the fins on the pump. No more overheating!!! Jeep never goes over 195 now :) I was bashing my head agaisnt the wall when i realized!

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow! that's crazy! that issue never occurred to me. I installed a Flowkooler on Andys XJ. It's pretty cool 🤣🤣🤣

[@hassanalrashied6048]

Good ميه ميه

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you!

[@lurice0]

17 ft lbs or 23 ft lbs and possibly dont remove the power steering. Edit video to tell ppl to use thread tape when u install that pipe piece

[@JSANTOS1784]

Shit I just bought a dorman inlet

[@Brandonp95]

All that work… just to come back apart because of another crap made Dorman product. Nice!

[@ProjectDanH]

nope, JB weld fixed it!