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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Quality thermostat replacement?
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<blockquote data-quote="NineLives" data-source="post: 458432" data-attributes="member: 24241"><p>Hello. Looking for recommendations for quality thermostat replacement, since Mopar is FUBAR and no idea when a Genuine part will be available.</p><p></p><p>I have installed 4 thermostats on my 2015 since September 2022. No one has a Genuine Mopar part. They sometimes think they do, but in the end, the parts are by MotoRad and are in Mopar packaging (repackaged, I might add).</p><p></p><p></p><p>2 weeks ago, I had both heads repaired due to gasket failure. The damage extended to my timing chain phasers (replaced entire timing chain kit) and my cam rockers (2 cams and all their rockers replaced). While these repairs were being done, I also had a new water pump and thermostat installed. The Jeep went to the shop obviously because it was overheating.</p><p></p><p>I've put about 1400 miles on it since getting it back and it's been running warm the while time. A few times it has pushed into the 240s, and today it pushed 257 and red lighted. (Sigh). I noticed a few days after getting it back that my overflow tank was nearly dry. I filled to between the marks. I checked again today and it was below minimum, so I added a bit. This is several hours after driving it and it hitting 257.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Anyways, that is the background.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking for another brand of thermostat. I've heard Stant (?) may be a good choice, or does Dorman make one that people have been happy with?</p><p></p><p>I should note that my rad cap was not changed after these repairs, and since it's cheap, I'll probably just do that as well.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NineLives, post: 458432, member: 24241"] Hello. Looking for recommendations for quality thermostat replacement, since Mopar is FUBAR and no idea when a Genuine part will be available. I have installed 4 thermostats on my 2015 since September 2022. No one has a Genuine Mopar part. They sometimes think they do, but in the end, the parts are by MotoRad and are in Mopar packaging (repackaged, I might add). 2 weeks ago, I had both heads repaired due to gasket failure. The damage extended to my timing chain phasers (replaced entire timing chain kit) and my cam rockers (2 cams and all their rockers replaced). While these repairs were being done, I also had a new water pump and thermostat installed. The Jeep went to the shop obviously because it was overheating. I've put about 1400 miles on it since getting it back and it's been running warm the while time. A few times it has pushed into the 240s, and today it pushed 257 and red lighted. (Sigh). I noticed a few days after getting it back that my overflow tank was nearly dry. I filled to between the marks. I checked again today and it was below minimum, so I added a bit. This is several hours after driving it and it hitting 257. Anyways, that is the background. I'm looking for another brand of thermostat. I've heard Stant (?) may be a good choice, or does Dorman make one that people have been happy with? I should note that my rad cap was not changed after these repairs, and since it's cheap, I'll probably just do that as well. Thank you. [/QUOTE]
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Quality thermostat replacement?
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