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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: gupster on August 04, 2010, 02:40:44 PM

Title: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: gupster on August 04, 2010, 02:40:44 PM
Hi,

Have a few jobs to do on a friends 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2.4td but cant find any places that do parts online so i can eaisly price it all up for him. Any good suggestions. I had a look in the suppliers section and not too sure if im calling his jeep the correct name. It bascially looks like this:- (https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F15%2F%21%21s%2C-rPQBW0%7E%24%2528KGrHqR%2C%21iwEv1%2B0DtKOBMLHEWHDsw%7E%7E_12.JPG&hash=08228deef2a14d57e475cee19d11708f5ba57fad)

Sorry for the simple questions never had anything to do with jeep's before. Toyota 4x4's are my thing, really looking for a jeep version of my toyota supplier www.roughtrax4x4.com (http://www.roughtrax4x4.com)

Many Thanks,

Adam
Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: tim_aka_tim on August 04, 2010, 02:44:31 PM
The closest you'll get to that in the UK is the shop at www.mansfield4x4.co.uk (http://www.mansfield4x4.co.uk) but they don't carry
that much stock. The best catalogue you will find is www.rockauto.com (http://www.rockauto.com) They're dirt cheap, and
even with shipping to the UK, will still be cheap. You'll have to wait for delivery though.

The best UK source of parts is lighthouse Jeep in Diss, Norfolk. They don't have any web presence, but they're
a good price and delivery is lightning fast. Their phone manner sucks, but they really know their stuff.
They don't do diesel though, so if it's engine related, or a part only fitted in a diesel, try ebay or your last resort will be www.vmdieselspecialist.com (http://www.vmdieselspecialist.com) in Chesterfield.
Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: gupster on August 04, 2010, 02:49:31 PM
Thanks for you help. Am i calling it the correct name. When googling it seems to bring up the little jeep's (what i commonly know as a jeep)

Cheers
Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: Lornaben on August 04, 2010, 02:51:58 PM
The photo you posted is of a Jeep Cherokee. Otherwise known as an XJ and its the 'Facelift' version  :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: tim_aka_tim on August 04, 2010, 02:55:37 PM
The engine is a Vancini Martelli (VM) 2.5 litre 425OHV. Let's be truthful. This engine is trouble. Some
people care well enough for theirs that they run OK, but most have problems. The cooling system is poor
and consequently the heads overheat and crack. It has four individual heads instead of one. If you
can't do the job yourself, fixing it will cost you well over a thousand quid - more than the car is worth.
Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: The Smiths on August 04, 2010, 04:49:13 PM
The engine is a 2.5TD - as said a VM one - also used in Ford Scorpio's, Alfa's...... loads of cars and road sweepers etc.

Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: Dave69 on August 04, 2010, 08:34:17 PM
lighthouse dont stock diesel specific parts.

Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: isle of man on August 04, 2010, 08:57:12 PM
Quote from: The Smiths on August 04, 2010, 04:49:13 PM
The engine is a 2.5TD - as said a VM one - also used in Ford Scorpio's, Alfa's...... loads of cars and road sweepers etc.



And boats!!!!!
Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: Bubba on August 04, 2010, 09:00:31 PM
and vineyard tractors
Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee Parts?
Post by: Dutch on August 04, 2010, 09:43:33 PM
Quote from: isle of man on August 04, 2010, 08:57:12 PM
Quote from: The Smiths on August 04, 2010, 04:49:13 PM

And boats!!!!!

Mmmmm......you learn something every day.......didn't know that. :icon_winkle: