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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: rally_man on March 22, 2006, 11:07:01 PM

Title: thinking of buying JEEP CHEROKEE TD
Post by: rally_man on March 22, 2006, 11:07:01 PM
thinking of buying JEEP CHEROKEE TD need some info i have a VAUXHALL Frontera 2.8 TD Sport S great motor but noisey 28mph but need 4door can you give me some tips & info please.do not want a petrol .
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Post by: chrisjones on March 22, 2006, 11:08:38 PM
I have to ask..........why not a petrol?
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Post by: Anonymous on March 22, 2006, 11:09:41 PM
you would do better buying an LPG petrol one..........just a thought!
Title: JEEP CHEROKEE TD
Post by: rally_man on March 22, 2006, 11:14:43 PM
get my derv cheap
Title: JEEP CHEROKEE TD
Post by: rally_man on March 22, 2006, 11:15:57 PM
so whats wrong with a 2.5td
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Post by: MK1 on March 22, 2006, 11:19:23 PM
UNLESS it's been very well looked after (oil, filters and coolant changed Religiously) The 2.5 VM is known to be a bit crappy.
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Post by: Anonymous on March 22, 2006, 11:21:00 PM
nowt, just the 4 ltr is a lot more lively & better offroad....

the 2.5TD is tough & reliable (but prone to head problems as with all VM diesels)

the earlier Limited models have a few more luxurys & toys.....

make sure you get service history!

check for saggy rear springs, cos if its done a lot of towing, they will be!!
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Post by: rally_man on March 22, 2006, 11:23:10 PM
Looking at a 1996 fsh 98,000mls
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Post by: Anonymous on March 22, 2006, 11:25:45 PM
If possible go for as late as possible 2.5TD  ie Post 1998....

Earlier VM's diesels could be problematical if not properly serviced after some of the initial service intervals
The later design engines were I believe better

THere's a place in Chesterfield? who specialises in working on VM's tho

Check the power steering/ aircon unit as they can be  a bitch to sort out, ditto starter motor if it plays up
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Post by: Anonymous on March 22, 2006, 11:29:12 PM
Ooops as usual KD's dived in shirt first...... :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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Post by: Anonymous on March 22, 2006, 11:30:11 PM
but they dont float do they Stew? :lol:
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Post by: Anonymous on March 22, 2006, 11:34:07 PM
No but then again the owners don't normally go around in shirts the Rubettes would have been ashamed to wear going 'Oh bugger my pulleys broke'........