Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK shifters

2014 Wrangler 3.6 Overheating

byoung023

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I Have been through 3 thermostats, replaced the water pump, flushed it twice, and im still having an overheating issue, and im at a loss for what to do next any ideas,
Context, all flushes/bleeds done with front end lifted 6+inches, with a coolant funnel.
No heat in the cab now as well, and the temp will fluctuate from 218-245
 
Did this start with an overheating issue or was that a result of a water pump (or other part) change? I would do a combustion leak test on the coolant if you haven't already.
 
Problem started a while back at first the thermostat went, had that happen 3 times after the second i did a combustion leak test showed nothing…. Replaced the thermostat again, fixed the problem for about 4 months then recently it had a bog overheating episode had the car towed home, gonna run another leak test friday, as well as replacing coils and plugs due to the overheat, i got a misfire.
 
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Are you absolutely certain all the air has been burped out?
I had an overheating problem right after I bought my JKU used from a dealer that only stopped when I burped it. Fortunately my driveway is sloped.
 
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