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98 jeep wrangler sport with v6 automatic - Ok drove 2+ hours to cities with 1 - 20 min stop no issues on return trip home ( about 3 hours later with minimal driving in between ) after 45 minutes at 65-75 mph engine light sounds and jeep is over heating - by the time I called service guys maybe 3-4 mins temp jumped back to almost normal about 210 - 215 and light goes off. Ten minutes later same nonsense light on temp up then after backing off on speed slightly drops back down to normal and lights off - continued drive home no issues. Now this jeep has just been serviced for all obvious maintenance needs and as it over heated about 3 weeks ago the thermostats has been replaced. So whats this clutch fan thing do and fan cowling is? Yes I am not a mechanic and I'm a woman but I am tool adept if I can replace the tranny on a washing machine I can figure this out if I understand what is causing the problem. My service shop is guessing clutch fan - but then he guessed thermostat last time - I don't have time to keep guessing while jeep is in and out of shop. saw another posting with 3 suggestions 1. clutch fan 2. catalytic converter 3. radiator cap this I know is good at least thats what shop said.. Also what is the normal temp for these jeep in 12 yrs of ownership I feel it has always run at about 210. This is a great vehicle and all my children have used it during college so I have just gotten it back and want it running sound. Any advice will be appreciated.