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97 model Cherokee Diesel
« 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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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2008, 16:49:20 »
i can tell you it's a "VM" do a google on that.







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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2008, 21:10:28 »
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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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2008, 21:12:50 »
Forgot to say that they can be run on vegetable oil as well :D
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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2008, 22:30:04 »
2.5 VM..keep the coolant clean as has been said
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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2008, 21:16:20 »
Forgot to say that they can be run on vegetable oil as well :D

what straight veg oil or mix ?
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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2008, 01:39:08 »
With it being winter I'm running at 50/60% veg

In summer at around 90%
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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2008, 11:28:35 »
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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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2008, 20:07:19 »
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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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2008, 20:25:57 »
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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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2008, 20:40:18 »
i guess these poeple would know.......................... http://ccgi.vmspecialists.plus.com/release/home.php?id=3691568b81a0f647813c7b821dd




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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2008, 09:40:27 »
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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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2008, 22:51:57 »
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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.

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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2008, 00:10:06 »
I wouldn't be running on veg if diesel was 51p.

But thats probably why mikeH is asking.
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Re: 97 model Cherokee Diesel
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2008, 09:52:02 »
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

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