At 02:55 AM 5/23/98 GMT, you wrote:
>>Hello DAKsters,
>>
>>I just discovered that there is an upper radiator hose that will allow
>>proper clearance for a 14" open-element air cleaner. Check out NAPA
>>hose #8677 designed to fit a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 liter. I got
>>one for $11.20. I haven't installed it yet, I'm still waiting on the
>>(back-ordered) 180? thermostat.
>>
>> I did check the clearance over the A/C lines with a piece of 2x4, and
>>there is no interference with the hood or hood pad.
>>
>> Later,
>> Russ Selkirk
>
>Sorry, I should have noted here that the vehicle in question is a '98
>R/T. I checked for air cleaner clearance with a piece of 2x4 cut to 14"
>with an indention for clearing the throttle body. I set this down
>(vertically) on the top of the throttle body making sure it contacted
>the mounting flange. I then rotated the 2x4 through a 360? arc, while
>checking for any clearance problems. None were noted, so I ordered the
>Mopar 14" air cleaner from Koller, and a K&N (to be safe) 2 1/4 x 14
>element from Summit (along with the Crower 1.7 roller rocker kit).
>
> The Jeep radiator hose was strictly a "luck" thing. I saw a picture
>of a Grand Cherokee in a Motor Trend truck mag with the hood open - the
>hose looked right, so I got one at NAPA, took it out to the truck and
>checked it for approximate fit. It sets over the two 1/2" steel A/C
>lines, which I checked again with the 2x4 (laid on side). Closing the
>hood never left any impression in the hood pad, so I feel safe in saying
>there is enough clearance over these lines. An anti-vibration pad could
>be made from plastic, rubber, etc. if you're worried about rubbing the
>lines.
>
> None of my parts are in yet, I'll write back when I have installed and
>tested them. Tony, I hope to see that 0.5 sec on my G-Tech!
>
> Later,
>
> Russ Selkirk
>
>--
Just finished the 180 stat and 98 5.9 GC rad hose on the R/T. The hose
does solve the clearance problem and it's running cooler. Took your
advice Russ, and just pulled the hose and used an extension. About
fifteen minutes. I can't believe how much better this truck runs!
Tony
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