Wasn't sure where to put this post. It could have gone in the following sub headings:

Prob. and Annoyances
Performance
Backyard Mechanic
General
4wd
Suggestions for XOC

As you read further, you'll know why.

I was on a trail this weekend (4wd) and my X started to overheat (Prob. and Annoy. OR Backyard Mech.) I was puzzled, b/c it wasn't that hot of a day, my X has never come close to overheating. I got up Sun. morning and did a search on possible causes. Like the title says, the search took longer than expected and was inefficient but was rather effective. I ruled out a thermostat and faulty fan clutch. I discovered a post by Ian saying that mud, as trivial as it may be, was the reason why the cooling capacity of BOTH radiators were very poor causing my X to start to overheat.

Now I said all of that (admittedly inefficient) to say this...

The searching funtion is a great tool, but it needs some enhancments (does this mean this post belongs in the Suggestions for XOC sub heading?)

I would like to say that I appreciate this Forum and it's searching function b/c it allowed me to diagnose a problem before my big trail run this coming weekend.

IceChickenX