About Nathan Expertise Can answer most jeep questions, mainly Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler 89 and newer. Engine, Transmission, Drivetrain, Brakes, Steering, Suspension.
Experience Working on Jeeps and all other makes, also currently working as a shop manager for the last 4 years
Education/Credentials Mostly experience, have taken a few classes through Napa Autocare, High School Auto Tech.
Expert: Nathan Date: 4/28/2007 Subject: 1998 Cherokee Sport leaking coolant and white smoke
Question I recently took my Jeep four wheeling and I went through a very deep puddle. I'm guessing some of this water got sucked in through the air filter and went into the engine. After going through the puddle the engine quit and then 25 minutes later started back up but had white smoke coming out of my exhaust and near my engine. Now the Jeep leaks coolant and when it's started one of the cylinders sounds like it's rubbing against something letting out a relieved air pressure kind of sound continuously and when it's shut off there is a hissing sound. How can I get my engine running again without these problems.
Answer if you think you have water inside your engine I would first take the spark plugs out and remove the fuel pump fuse or relay and crank the engine. This should get the water out of the cylinders. Then you should replace the spark plugs and change the oil and oil filter. If the oil comes out milky you may have to change it again. If you cant find a coolant leak you may have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. Hope you get it fixed and stay out of the mud puddles!
