1983 Jeep Cherokee Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from PEAK, VALVOLINE, FVP and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE ZX001 is listed in this group.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 14212S, CONTINENTAL 63724 and DAYCO 70553, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

This group includes ACDELCO 12A01, GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

5 Radiator parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from LILAND GLOBAL, FVP and AGILITY.

In the Premium (All Aluminum Construction) grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL 581AA2R.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from AGILITY and FVP. AGILITY 8010581 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes LILAND GLOBAL 581AA2R, LILAND GLOBAL 581AA3R and AGILITY 8010581 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

5 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from GATES, MOTORAD and SKP. GATES 31528 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

The Locking Replacement section lists 2 options from GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GATES 31518 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from GATES, MOTORAD and SKP. GATES 31528 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GATES 31528, GATES 31518 and MOTORAD ST16, among others listed above.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 61105.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

29 Radiator Fan Clutch parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from FOUR SEASONS, HAYDEN, US MOTOR WORKS and 5 other brands. ACDELCO 1580244 carries the "Popular" badge. The notes list position, dimensions and spec qualifiers wherever the manufacturer distinguishes between variants.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

25 Radiator Hose parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 25482. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 21 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 10 options from GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. GATES 25482 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 15 parts, from ACDELCO, GATES, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO 22038M.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

3 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Economy: 1 part, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS48.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS37 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS48, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS37 and WALKER PRODUCTS 2141015.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

34 Thermostat parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and GATES. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 300180. They are grouped as Economy, Heavy Duty, Performance, Premium and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 16 parts from CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and GATES.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from FEL-PRO, GATES, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35024 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

8 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 5 brands — DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and 2 other brands.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 9023010 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and ACDELCO. A representative part number is ACDELCO 1510179.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 9023010, DORMAN 9023018 and GPD 8241234, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

24 Water Pump parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 7 brands — FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, GMB and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is GMB 1101040P.

The Economy section: 11 options from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. FVP US3414 is listed in this group.

The High Volume / Pressure section lists 3 options from GMB, FVP and US MOTOR WORKS — grouped under the catalog's "High Volume / Pressure" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GMB 1101040P is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from GATES, DAYCO, GMB and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252629.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 13877, FEL-PRO 35014 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K27110, among others listed above.

This table covers the Water Pump Inlet tubes. Read more

4 Water Pump Inlet Tube parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES.

This group includes ACDELCO 30124, ACDELCO 30125 and GATES 28417 and the remaining parts above.