97 model Cherokee Diesel

[nzoliver]

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Hi all

Anyone with a '97 XJ diesel (facelift) or anyone tell me if the engine is ok?

Thanks!

[isle of man]

i can tell you it's a "VM" do a google on that.







peter henry

[The Smiths]

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.

[The Smiths]

Forgot to say that they can be run on vegetable oil as well :D

[Bishops Finger]

2.5 VM..keep the coolant clean as has been said

[mikeh1975]

Forgot to say that they can be run on vegetable oil as well :D

what straight veg oil or mix ?

[The Smiths]

With it being winter I'm running at 50/60% veg

In summer at around 90%

[mikeh1975]

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

[The Smiths]

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 :)

[mikeh1975]

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?

[isle of man]

i guess these poeple would know.......................... http://ccgi.vmspecialists.plus.com/release/home.php?id=3691568b81a0f647813c7b821dd




peter henry

[The Smiths]

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

[CaptainColourful]

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Hi all

Anyone with a '97 XJ diesel (facelift) or anyone tell me if the engine is ok?

Thanks!

 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 ?

[The Smiths]

I wouldn't be running on veg if diesel was 51p.

But thats probably why mikeH is asking.

[mikeh1975]

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