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Moisture Problem

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by taters55, Jun 22, 2004.

  1. Jun 22, 2004
    taters55

    taters55 New Member

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    I'm getting alot of moisture build up under the oil filler cap on my 55 is that normal or do I have a problem? Where could it be coming from?
     
    taters55, Jun 22, 2004
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  2. Jun 22, 2004
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    It's typical, if you're not losing water from your radiator don't let it worry you. It's from the engine cooling down and sucking in moist air. Do you have a PCV system operational? Mine just vent to atmosphere, I don't have anything hooked up. It also happens if you don't run your engine long enough to warm up and basically boil the moisture out. You could also try a gasket on the filler cap, if it doesn't have one now.
     
    Glenn, Jun 22, 2004
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  3. Jun 22, 2004
    taters55

    taters55 New Member

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    Thanks Glenn, it was cool weekend here when i drove it so it really didn't get to hot. What should they normally run for temp? The hoses are hooked up to the air cleaner from the oil filler neck.
     
    taters55, Jun 22, 2004
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  4. Jun 23, 2004
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Either 160 or 180 thermostat should be in there. Kinda depends on climate you live in.
     
    Glenn, Jun 23, 2004
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