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Vehicle & Technical => Jeep => Topic started by: nzoliver on January 03, 2008, 07:54:12
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Hi all
Anyone with a '97 XJ diesel (facelift) or anyone tell me if the engine is ok?
Thanks! :cool:
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i can tell you it's a "VM" do a google on that.
peter henry
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As Peter says it is a VM engine.
The engines are OK, enough power etc. Expect around 30MPG - more on a run, less if heavy with the pedal.
There is a potential problem with the heads which seem to go after 80/100K miles - especially if not serviced / looked after. The coolant water needs to be kept clean and flowing.
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Forgot to say that they can be run on vegetable oil as well :D
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2.5 VM..keep the coolant clean as has been said
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Forgot to say that they can be run on vegetable oil as well :D
what straight veg oil or mix ?
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With it being winter I'm running at 50/60% veg
In summer at around 90%
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With it being winter I'm running at 50/60% veg
In summer at around 90%
can the pump cope with 90% ,
thought 60% was the max as veg oil is thicker than diesel?
but i must say 90% without any mods thats good
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90% is high but its a bosch pump.
It's what you feel comfortable with, and how much you want to save / how much to repair.
Also like I said it was summer and warm :)
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90% is high but its a bosch pump.
It's what you feel comfortable with, and how much you want to save / how much to repair.
Also like I said it was summer and warm :)
mines a 98 td been runnin mine at about 30%
its spamped up with what looks like wm system on the cam cover
any idea how i can find out what pump ive got?
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i guess these poeple would know.......................... http://ccgi.vmspecialists.plus.com/release/home.php?id=3691568b81a0f647813c7b821dd (http://ccgi.vmspecialists.plus.com/release/home.php?id=3691568b81a0f647813c7b821dd)
peter henry
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90% is high but its a bosch pump.
It's what you feel comfortable with, and how much you want to save / how much to repair.
Also like I said it was summer and warm :)
mines a 98 td been runnin mine at about 30%
its spamped up with what looks like wm system on the cam cover
any idea how i can find out what pump ive got?
It's a VM engine
Have a look at the top of it ;)
On the near side of the engine, follow the injector pipes back to the pump and it will say Bosch on top of it :)
Also do not just take my word for it - have a look at this website, which is very informative
http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/index.php
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Hi all
Anyone with a '97 XJ diesel (facelift) or anyone tell me if the engine is ok?
Thanks! :cool:
NZOliver will be paying around $nz 1.30 per litre ... that converts to about 51p in sterling at todays rates :?
I guess therefore that running it on anything other than straight derv would not be worth the risk of damage to the engine.
Anyone else fancy emigrating ?
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I wouldn't be running on veg if diesel was 51p.
But thats probably why mikeH is asking.
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I wouldn't be running on veg if diesel was 51p.
But thats probably why mikeH is asking.
been running all my diesels on veg oil`s even my landy`s, but i must say that the 90 doesnt like it much
seems to loose a lot of power, but the jeep seems to run better i get 28-30 on straight derv
and abour 32-36 on 30% mix, may increase it to 50% if others sat it can handel it
mike