1999 Jeep Laredo car overheating

More than likely it is your water pump, they are about $20-$40 at the auto parts store and you should buy one at carquest, they are the more reliable ones that I have found. The 4.0 engine is known for water pumps.

[quote:09f4a4323a="jl2walk"]Engine Cooling problem
1999 Jeep Laredo 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 131000 miles

My car only overheats if i'm idling in trafffic for more than 10 minutes. Once I start moving my therostat gauge starts to go down and it's fine. Is my thermosta maybe bad?[/quote:09f4a4323a]

I would frist replace the Thermostat here is a good one for $13.54 there is a link to a place you can get a good part from
I as well want to say I agree with the person that posted water pump I would check the thermostat frist as it sounds like it is locked closed if you replace bolth and still have a problem it could be a hole in a hose, bad radater cap, cloged radater. I hope I was of help and it's a cheep fix.
Thomas

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STANT THERMOSTAT -- 180%XB0 F, A Direct Fit OE Replacement Engine Coolant Thermostat, Made Of High Strength Stainless Steel Assembly, Offers Engineered Springs For Smooth Performance, Comes With Self-Cleaning And Self-Aligning Thermostat Valve
Fit Note: Alternate Temperature
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1999:Laredo; 6 Cyl 4.0L; "GAS, FI, VIN S"