Myths and fairy tails about the VM TD

[jtctlc]

Hand Primer Pump Leaking

Hello Layback40 and MattP,

I am having similar problem with my XJ with diesel leaking past the plunger shaft.

Layback40 - Do you recall what size o-ring you used and did you have to remove the plunger from the filter head?

MattP - Can you remember what grade of locktite that you used?

Thanks in advance

jtctlc

[layback40]

Hello Layback40 and MattP,

I am having similar problem with my XJ with diesel leaking past the plunger shaft.

Layback40 - Do you recall what size o-ring you used and did you have to remove the plunger from the filter head?

MattP - Can you remember what grade of locktite that you used?

Thanks in advance

jtctlc

I just used one I had. I think it was about the size of the ones you find on garden hose fittings or maybe a bit smaller. Didnt remove the plunger, just unscrewed ir & then stretched the O ring over the top handle bit & screwed the plunger back down on it. Had to make sure the O ring was sitting central under the head/handle bit on the plunger.

[MattP]

Hello Layback40 and MattP,

I am having similar problem with my XJ with diesel leaking past the plunger shaft.

Layback40 - Do you recall what size o-ring you used and did you have to remove the plunger from the filter head?

MattP - Can you remember what grade of locktite that you used?

Thanks in advance

jtctlc

It's Loctite 542 Thread Sealant. Works really well, I haven't had an issue since (2 years).

mATT.

[jtctlc]

Hand Pump Primer Leaking

Hello

Layback40 and MattP, thanks for your replies.

At this stage, o-ring is doing the trick and so far my xj is starting a lot better.

I'll get some Loctite hread sealant as just in case, probably handy for other jobs as well.

Regards
jtc

[layback40]

Maybe some more knowledgeable members can comment. On ebay VM heads for sale. Looks like they have had the coating planed off them & so are useless

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/jeep-diesel-cylinder-head-new-head-bolt-set-head-gasket-kit-/150896896570?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item232227ea3a

[Deezelweazel]

If so, no look required.
If the coating is missing, forget about them.
There are also a lot of fake aftermarket heads circulating...

[MidnightMods]

I have just done a 2nd fuel injectors on my 2.8crd and it has only clicked over 50,000km..

I have owned the car for a few months now and done around 4-5000km before it started to play up, I brought the car from someone who was in a semi remote area, (out of town, along the coast) so it has me thinking the fuel out there isnt that great hence why 2 injectors have failed.

Is there anything I can/should add to the fuel to prevent this happening again? I am planning to replace all 4 injectors at 100,000km but at the dealers cost of $2550 each... I would like to prevent any more failing as the car is about to run out of warranty... I have how ever found new injectors over seas for $750aud each landed so I will go about replacing all 4 in a few years if nothing else plays up on the car..

Any tips on the 2.8vm would be great also

[Irishcoffee]

@MidnightMods
Regarding VM Injectors I did find a guy from UK which is selling VM 2,8 CRD injectors at a reasonable price. Contact details: tezvic27@hotmail.com or call him on mobile phone in UK: 07821458552.
here's his posting on AUSJOR:

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116576

Cheers
John