Been there, done that. Of course, after fixing the water pump, the restored water flow promptly found the hole in the radiator. Water tight after that was replaced too. Btw, mine's also a 97 XJ, same color too. Owned it since brand new. Only 315k miles.
I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee sport. I guess I can do my water pump too. Mine's starting to leak so it needs replacing it's still the original. Thanks for the video
Had to do this repair on my XJ after 120k miles. Took fans out and the cross frame (since I was doing radiator while I was in there). Did water pump, thermostat and housing, radiator, cross pipe and coolant flush runs like a dream. Nice work Sasha and Dale!
Congrats Sasha, a water pump is not an easy job on an XJ. For future reference, removing the air box gives a lot of room for working/removing the PS pump. Also, removing the overflow line from the rad cap makes it easier to remove the electric fan. Again, great job! God bless and stay well.
@@JeepSolid back to the live chat I was saying before I changed my water pump it would leak little bit after a 30 minute drive and when I shut off my Jeep at home it would leak out of the little hole in the water pump and and a hour later I checked it and I could wiggle the pulley on the water pump I know right away the bearing’s in the water pump was getting bad and it would leak out of the little hole in the water pump. I changed it out and a year later I haven’t had any leaks with it
@@JeepSolid and if you need a new radiator I found one on amazon it brass and copper radiator. When I 1st got my 92 xj it had a brass and copper radiator and mine went to leaking and got the new on amazon and it’s been good
It's awesome to teach your daughter to do these kind of things. Before long, she'll be on her own and calling you on the phone for help. I have experienced this with my 24 year old son, who is a Firefighter in Baltimore, I now live in Florida. God bless you and your family.
Dale, so 😎 that your daughter wants to learn about being self sufficient.. I can't get my boys to do anything..all they know is gaming... All they want is gaming... I gave up 2 yrs ago..LOL
Great vid. This will be a solid reference for when I have to do this. I need to replace the upper and lower radiator hose, the thermostat housing, and the water pump. How old is the radiator in her Jeep? Your coolant looked pretty brown so that could be your radiator or heater core showing its age...
Tuff job to do, lots of scraped knuckles involved, but ya done good and your Dad Dale is an EXCELLENT Teacher.!! ✅ Does he teach automotive mechanics at a School.? 🤔
There's a couple variations of this, my '94 4.0 de-tensions off the PS pump assembly. Much bigger PITA than the one you're doing....but, no black widows!
I've changed the water pump more than once on my.'88. On my '88, the idler pulley is next to the a/c compressor and is not adjustable. The power steering pump itself serves as a belt tensioner.
Can't believe you put a new water pump on there without flushing the entire system. Clearly it's been a very long time since it was flushed because the coolant is the color of rusty water. If you're going to teach her, teach her the RIGHT way. Flush the entire system & change all the hoses. Oh, and unless your '97 is different from my' 99, there's absolutely no need to remove the power steering pump!
This jeep had been sitting for a while, so has a few things that need to be done to it. Also a great learning opportunity. I guess I could not teach her and just buy her stuff 🤔
![Jeep Cherokee: Water Pump Replacement & Cooling System Flush ['97-'01 XJ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5njrMNekVE4/mqdefault.jpg)
Been there, done that. Of course, after fixing the water pump, the restored water flow promptly found the hole in the radiator. Water tight after that was replaced too.
Btw, mine's also a 97 XJ, same color too.
Owned it since brand new. Only 315k miles.
Wow! That's great
Great job Sasha !! Your dad is a great teacher , very patient . Take care and be safe guys .
Thank you! She’s learning a lot 👍🏼
I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee sport. I guess I can do my water pump too. Mine's starting to leak so it needs replacing it's still the original. Thanks for the video
Had to do this repair on my XJ after 120k miles. Took fans out and the cross frame (since I was doing radiator while I was in there). Did water pump, thermostat and housing, radiator, cross pipe and coolant flush runs like a dream. Nice work Sasha and Dale!
Thank you! Sounds like you got yours running well 👍🏼
I’m about to do this to my 89
Great video. I’m new to wrenching myself so I learn a ton from your channel. Not just how to replace the part but how to know when it needs replacing.
Great Job! Looks like a prime candidate for a good coolant flush.
Sure is
You guys are awesome! My daughters19 and we are doing all the repairs on her 2001 XJ!
Kepp it up guys!
Dude, your daughter is a spitting image of you. On a different note, you've inspired me to show my son how to wrench
Thank you! Teaching your son would be valuable beyond measure. Just have to make it fun for them and go at their speed
Nice work Sasha!
Congrats Sasha, a water pump is not an easy job on an XJ. For future reference, removing the air box gives a lot of room for working/removing the PS pump. Also, removing the overflow line from the rad cap makes it easier to remove the electric fan. Again, great job! God bless and stay well.
Good job on the water pump replacement
Thank you! She did great.
@@JeepSolid that’s good at least you y’all don’t have to worry about it for a while lol
@@JeepSolid back to the live chat I was saying before I changed my water pump it would leak little bit after a 30 minute drive and when I shut off my Jeep at home it would leak out of the little hole in the water pump and and a hour later I checked it and I could wiggle the pulley on the water pump I know right away the bearing’s in the water pump was getting bad and it would leak out of the little hole in the water pump. I changed it out and a year later I haven’t had any leaks with it
@@JeepSolid and if you need a new radiator I found one on amazon it brass and copper radiator.
When I 1st got my 92 xj it had a brass and copper radiator and mine went to leaking and got the new on amazon and it’s been good
It's awesome to teach your daughter to do these kind of things. Before long, she'll be on her own and calling you on the phone for help. I have experienced this with my 24 year old son, who is a Firefighter in Baltimore, I now live in Florida. God bless you and your family.
Good job you two!
Dale, so 😎 that your daughter wants to learn about being self sufficient.. I can't get my boys to do anything..all they know is gaming... All they want is gaming... I gave up 2 yrs ago..LOL
There can certainly be some tough years raising kids.
another great video. Thanks
Great vid. This will be a solid reference for when I have to do this. I need to replace the upper and lower radiator hose, the thermostat housing, and the water pump. How old is the radiator in her Jeep? Your coolant looked pretty brown so that could be your radiator or heater core showing its age...
great job
Red back spider is not a good spider get rid of him now !!! Sasha what a trooper working on her own jeep. Getting the job done. 😊
Tuff job to do, lots of scraped knuckles involved, but ya done good and your Dad Dale is an EXCELLENT Teacher.!! ✅ Does he teach automotive mechanics at a School.? 🤔
RIP Lonzo! He seemed like a real one.
There's a couple variations of this, my '94 4.0 de-tensions off the PS pump assembly. Much bigger PITA than the one you're doing....but, no black widows!
Hey your videos are great have a question is a 96 4.0 L6 engine the same as a 97 4.0 L6 engine
I've changed the water pump more than once on my.'88. On my '88, the idler pulley is next to the a/c compressor and is not adjustable. The power steering pump itself serves as a belt tensioner.
Are you a Doc? love the comments on health, retired FF/PM over here.
Actually RN at regional trauma center 👍
Impeller, no propeller there... 😆
Haha! Did I say propeller? Yeah. I’m not perfect 😆
@@JeepSolid me neither.. keep up the good work...
She's a really good worker.😂
Sasha the hat looks so beautiful on you along with your loose blonde hair it's an excellent combination.
Gracias por ayuda 😊
what year is that? is your exhaust manifold stock?
open hood, see black widow, proceed to file insurance claim on vehicle that randomly burst into flames in my driveway
Haha! That's funny
NEVER PUT RVT ON WATER PUMP YOU WILL BE DOING THE JOB AGAIN
alonso would be aldeadnso if he comes across me
Can't believe you put a new water pump on there without flushing the entire system. Clearly it's been a very long time since it was flushed because the coolant is the color of rusty water. If you're going to teach her, teach her the RIGHT way. Flush the entire system & change all the hoses. Oh, and unless your '97 is different from my' 99, there's absolutely no need to remove the power steering pump!
I have 154,000 on my 98 Jeep
That's a female black widow... So name her Traci after my ex wife...
Haha! Yep. Nasty buggers
Man just get her a decent car relabel one for her safety
This jeep had been sitting for a while, so has a few things that need to be done to it. Also a great learning opportunity. I guess I could not teach her and just buy her stuff 🤔
Seriously Aziz? Go away