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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: woodward on November 21, 2010, 07:56:33 PM

Title: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: woodward on November 21, 2010, 07:56:33 PM

i have 3 problems with my jeep
firstly i am losing coolant about 2 litres a month can not find where it is leaking from,
 secondly occassionally have drips of water on the passenger side under the heater but not a large amount not sure if that is related but it is only water not coolant. it seems to happen when the air con has been on
thirdly the drivers seat frame seems to have snapped
can anyone advise me on these problems and can anyone recommend a good mechanic around the west midlands area who is reliable and is not going to rip me off
many thanks
col

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: Bishops Finger on November 21, 2010, 10:39:56 PM

1 Dunno

2 Possibly air con dropping condensation out...if so not a problem


3 Do you know Bubba yet... :icon_super:

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: scrw on November 21, 2010, 11:10:16 PM

 Bet the waterpump is leaking, can be a bitch to see the leak

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: DarrenR on November 22, 2010, 06:40:06 PM

If it's a 4 L check the bottom hose where it rubs the pulley guard
It tends to split then only leak under pressure

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: woodward on November 22, 2010, 07:46:41 PM

Thanks for replies. Not heard of bubba do you think he will have a look at my jeep?

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: gazjeep on November 22, 2010, 08:58:58 PM

Bubba is V8 Bubba on here  :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: jay140285 on November 23, 2010, 01:56:43 PM

Hi, I am new here and to Jeeps.

Where abouts in the West Mids are you? I have a very very good mechanic who is a neighbour.

James.

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: woodward on November 24, 2010, 07:45:37 PM

hi james
i am in wolverhampton and in desperate need of a good mechanic. is the one you know any good with jeeps?

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: Bubba on November 24, 2010, 07:48:54 PM

hi mate i can at least trace the leak for you if it helps the water under the heater u sure it aint coolant dip your finger in it and see if it tastes sweet

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: woodward on November 24, 2010, 08:58:25 PM

hi bubba
do not think it is coolant and it only leaks very occassionally seems to be after air con has been on will try and taste it next time it leaks.
thanks for reply

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: Bubba on November 24, 2010, 09:51:12 PM

i know it sounds daft but you will be certain it could well be water from the aircon

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: Dave69 on November 25, 2010, 09:56:56 PM

Quote from: woodward on November 21, 2010, 07:56:33 PM

firstly i am losing coolant about 2 litres a month can not find where it is leaking from,
check whats been said as there should be some staining from the leak present

secondly occassionally have drips of water on the passenger side under the heater but not a large amount not sure if that is related but it is only water not condesate form the air con

thirdly the drivers seat frame seems to have snapped
 this could quite possibly be rewelded but remove the seat first

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: woodward on November 28, 2010, 11:22:58 AM

Hi
And thanks for all the replies just looking now for a mechanic who knows his way around a jeep who is not going to charge me too much.
Col

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: daggie on November 28, 2010, 04:16:19 PM

where abouts in the uk are you

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: woodward on November 30, 2010, 03:44:04 PM

 I am in Wolverhampton west midlands

Title: Re: problems with jeep grand cherokee ltd 2001
Post by: Tank on November 30, 2010, 03:47:41 PM

You arent too far from Bubba then......