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'96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overheating

Jeep is overheating. It has anti-freeze in it, but the temp guage still bounces between 3/4 and all fully hot. Is this going to be the thermostat or a headgasket? Or am i missing any possiblities? Also, if it is the gasket, how easy is that to replace.

Anonymous Jul 31, 2009

is there a way to check the therm w/o purchasing a new one? i will check the oil/water mix on lunch. thank you for your help!

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Check all fuse and relay pertaining to the ignition system, make sure all hose are good and the radiator is good, check that thermostat, make sure the fan are working. for the head gasket, check for oil and water mixture in the dipstick

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