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Water in engine sump 2005 KJ 2.8 Turbo diesel

GB1 — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:36:50 GMT

Yes its me again hopefully third time lucky, I think I have posted this in the correct section KJ and not XJ. Thank you all for being patient.:D

Hi I have just copied and paste my question in this forum, I hope this is correct. Cheers

Hi all, I am new to any forum, I have posted 1 private message. This was by luck as I did receive a helpful reply. So hopefully I have posted this in the right area. Sorry if wrong, please advise. Hi Sticky I have just purchased a 2005 Cherokee KJ Diesel 2.8 Turbo. I purchased the jeep knowing it had problems, The engine light was showing on the dash. the seller said it was a turbo issue as she was a sweet old lady( Yes I fell for her story at my own costly expense and I realise people are dishonest). Driving the vehicle home at a snails pace I put the slow but comfortable drive to the defective turbo issue as stated by the previous owner. Once home I decided to check the oil and water. please don't berate me as I am not a mechanic. The expansion tank was empty, when I checked the dip stick it was a light grey in colour, I straight away realised water was entering the sump. My first thought was oh SH!! and then thought head gasket and the issues that come from this. I managed to locate a very good jeep mechanic Mark, off Road World on the Gold Coast, as I live on the Gold Coast. I told him, the symptoms. He straight away said this is a major issue. He said don't drive the jeep. The worst scenario he said was the oil pump internal housing could be corroded, which means engine out. head gasket blown, head may be cracked or warped. Another jeep mechanic said he doubted if the water was entering via a defective head or head gasket as this was not a common problem due to the design and material of the head, he mentioned water jackets etc. The easiest and cheapest repair from our conversations would be the water pump or oil cooler. Yes I know I could be guessing a number of defects and I won't know until the engine has been inspected. Mark at Off Road World recommended a mechanic that he uses, Mark said he is very good and rebuilds all his engines. The jeep will be flat bedded over the weekend. So by next week I should have a cleared picture of the fault. Everyone mentions that this is going to cost thousands, which I am not looking forward to. If Sticky reads this or any other knowledgeable person if I have posted this in the wrong area firstly I apologise and can you direct me how to enter in the correct way. Look forward to jeepers useful and knowledgeable advice. Please not to many finger pointing. Cheers !
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Broken tj soft top

Gianni — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:13:10 GMT

ITEM: broken tj soft top

TO SUIT: tj wrangler

LOCATION: vic

Hi people. I'm wondering if anyone has an old busted soft top, something that's torn or something. I'm happy to take it off your hands if you have it taking up spce. I have an experiment I'm wanting to try :)

Broken tj soft top

Gianni — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:11:01 GMT

Hi people. I'm wondering if anyone has an old busted soft top, something that's torn or something. I'm happy to take it off your hands if you have it taking up spce. I have an experiment I'm wanting to try :)

Water in Sump, light grey emulsion 2005 2.8L turbo KJ

GB1 — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:21:39 GMT

Hi I have just copied and paste my question in this forum, I hope this is correct. Cheers

Hi all, I am new to any forum, I have posted 1 private message. This was by luck as I did receive a helpful reply. So hopefully I have posted this in the right area. Sorry if wrong, please advise. Hi Sticky I have just purchased a 2005 Cherokee KJ Diesel 2.8 Turbo. I purchased the jeep knowing it had problems, The engine light was showing on the dash. the seller said it was a turbo issue as she was a sweet old lady( Yes I fell for her story at my own costly expense and I realise people are dishonest). Driving the vehicle home at a snails pace I put the slow but comfortable drive to the defective turbo issue as stated by the previous owner. Once home I decided to check the oil and water. please don't berate me as I am not a mechanic. The expansion tank was empty, when I checked the dip stick it was a light grey in colour, I straight away realised water was entering the sump. My first thought was oh SH!! and then thought head gasket and the issues that come from this. I managed to locate a very good jeep mechanic Mark, off Road World on the Gold Coast, as I live on the Gold Coast. I told him, the symptoms. He straight away said this is a major issue. He said don't drive the jeep. The worst scenario he said was the oil pump internal housing could be corroded, which means engine out. head gasket blown, head may be cracked or warped. Another jeep mechanic said he doubted if the water was entering via a defective head or head gasket as this was not a common problem due to the design and material of the head, he mentioned water jackets etc. The easiest and cheapest repair from our conversations would be the water pump or oil cooler. Yes I know I could be guessing a number of defects and I won't know until the engine has been inspected. Mark at Off Road World recommended a mechanic that he uses, Mark said he is very good and rebuilds all his engines. The jeep will be flat bedded over the weekend. So by next week I should have a cleared picture of the fault. Everyone mentions that this is going to cost thousands, which I am not looking forward to. If Sticky reads this or any other knowledgeable person if I have posted this in the wrong area firstly I apologise and can you direct me how to enter in the correct way. Look forward to jeepers useful and knowledgeable advice. Please not to many finger pointing. Cheers !
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Hi and Help 2005 2.8 turdo disiel KJ

GB1 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:46:44 GMT

Hi all, I am new to any forum, I have posted 1 private message. This was by luck as I did receive a helpful reply. So hopefully I have posted this in the right area. Sorry if wrong, please advise. Hi Sticky I have just purchased a 2005 Cherokee KJ Diesel 2.8 Turbo. I purchased the jeep knowing it had problems, The engine light was showing on the dash. the seller said it was a turbo issue as she was a sweet old lady( Yes I fell for her story at my own costly expense and I realise people are dishonest). Driving the vehicle home at a snails pace I put the slow but comfortable drive to the defective turbo issue as stated by the previous owner. Once home I decided to check the oil and water. please don't berate me as I am not a mechanic. The expansion tank was empty, when I checked the dip stick it was a light grey in colour, I straight away realised water was entering the sump. My first thought was oh SH!! and then thought head gasket and the issues that come from this. I managed to locate a very good jeep mechanic Mark, off Road World on the Gold Coast, as I live on the Gold Coast. I told him, the symptoms. He straight away said this is a major issue. He said don't drive the jeep. The worst scenario he said was the oil pump internal housing could be corroded, which means engine out. head gasket blown, head may be cracked or warped. Another jeep mechanic said he doubted if the water was entering via a defective head or head gasket as this was not a common problem due to the design and material of the head, he mentioned water jackets etc. The easiest and cheapest repair from our conversations would be the water pump or oil cooler. Yes I know I could be guessing a number of defects and I won't know until the engine has been inspected. Mark at Off Road World recommended a mechanic that he uses, Mark said he is very good and rebuilds all his engines. The jeep will be flat bedded over the weekend. So by next week I should have a cleared picture of the fault. Everyone mentions that this is going to cost thousands, which I am not looking forward to. If Sticky reads this or any other knowledgeable person if I have posted this in the wrong area firstly I apologise and can you direct me how to enter in the correct way. Look forward to jeepers useful and knowledgeable advice. Please not to many finger pointing. Cheers !

Rim swap question?

banky — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:01:52 GMT

Has anyone tried running 16inch xj/tj rims?
I want to go wheeling on the weekend, my kk has cooper st, but my xj only has road tyres. The kk is booked in for some work over the weekend and I was wondering if I can just swap over the wheels for the weekend?
Any help would be appreciated before I spend the man hours swapping over wheels to find out, thanks

disassembly and assembly of jeep in 3 minutes

Stressball — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:27:12 GMT

You Tube

Amusing.

I have been getting a flashing electronic throttle control light and engine mil ligh

Doc — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:43:22 GMT

Hi all

I just fixed my ELSD actuators and finally got rid of the service 4wd indicator on the evic screen

Now I have been getting a flashing electronic throttle control light and engine MIL light and code P0652-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE 2 CIRCUIT LOW POWER TRAIN on my 2006 GC CRD

It only seems to come on when I take a left hand corner and give it a bit of throttle

Any ideas please if I didn't like the car I would seriously contemplate getting rid of it only had 6 months without a fault in 2 years of ownership

I drove a brand new Pajero gls diesel in Melbourne 2 days ago drove it up to Albury for work had some good features but I hated the driving position wished I had my Jeep but I am getting tested at the moment LOL

Will WJ 16x7 wheels fit on a XJ....

SJCXJeep — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:42:16 GMT

Hi guys quick question will WJ alloy factoy rims fit a xj... Do they have the same PCD...?

Cheers
Steve

32" LED Light Bar and Rugged Ridge Windscreen Light Mount Bar

warnabrother — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:40:10 GMT

ITEM: 32", 180W (60 x 3W) LED Light Bar and Rugged Ridge Windscreen Light Mounting Bar

TO SUIT: JK's that want LOTS of light

CONDITION: Very very good.. few small scuff's here and there as you would expect from being mounted etc.. but perfect working order - Light bar still under warranty - only 4 months old.. Massive amounts of light.. this unit has flood type lenses on the sides and a spot type lens in the middle..

REASON FOR SELLING: I want to mount spotties on my new bullbar and need the cash

PRICE AND PRICE CONDITIONS: $600 for both items - I will separate but only if the LED bar sells first @ $450.. then $150 for the windscreen mount

LOCATION: Melbourne - Mornington Peninsula.. but I am happy to ship at your expense..

MORE INFO http://www.briteledtech.com/product.php?id=28
These sell for $800 on ebay - grab a bargain

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post up your pics australias tuffest xj

grandpa_spec — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:08:09 GMT

What's everyone's opinion on tuffest xj in oz? Post ya pics !

Considering a new jk

BrownySnipez — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:57:28 GMT

Hey guys,

I currently have a xj and I'm thinking about moving upto a jk just a few questions, i hear the new penstar 3.6 petrol engines are the go over the 3.8 is thay correct? But I really wanna know an havent heard much of is the diesel is the diesel as realiable as it should be my past history with diesels aka the xj diesel was pretty lack luster and in terms of power and reliablity is the diesel better then the petrol over all on terms of power and reliability in ur opinion?

What's The biggest Tyre Size Without Regearing

TJ Andy — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:44:24 GMT

G'day all.

I have a 2011 JK Rubicon running 245/75/17 stock tyres. The tyres are due for replacement soon and 265/70/17 I know is a good match and was wondering what is the largest/maximum size I can go to without worrying about re-gearing or speedo differences and rubbing due to large tyres. Sorry if this has already been brought up before but could not find anything in the search menu.

1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees Recall

mooney.shane — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:28:37 GMT

Jeep Grand Cherokees being recalled in US, anyone heard anything happening in Australia. I guess Jeep Australia will do anything to avoid doing anything about it.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/18/auto...html?hpt=hp_t1

Chrysler Group reversed course and agreed to a recall of 2.7 million Jeeps Tuesday, giving in to the government's request in the final hours before a deadline.

Chrysler stated last week that it would not comply with the recall demand, arguing that the vehicles do not have a high risk of catching fire when struck from behind. It continued to claim Tuesday that the vehicles -- 1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2002 to 2007 Jeep Libertys -- are safe.

Its statement said it will recall the vehicles for inspection and, in "some cases," will "provide an upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts."

"Chrysler Group recognizes that this matter has raised concerns for its customers and wants to take further steps, in coordination with NHTSA, to provide additional measures to supplement the safety of its vehicles," the company said.

In a statement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which had asked for the recall, said it was pleased that "Chrysler has agreed to take action to protect its customers and the driving public." It went on to say that "consumers impacted by the safety recall and customer satisfaction campaign should have their vehicles serviced promptly once they receive notification from Chrysler."

NHTSA says it will continue its investigation into this issue.

Public safety advocate Clarence Ditlow, who has pushed NHTSA to demand a recall, said he was pleased that Chrysler was agreeing to some form of a recall, but said he would wait to see the details before he called it a clear win.

"The inspection part troubles me," he said. "Until I see the details, the question I have is 'is it window dressing or a real fix?'"

If Chrysler had not agreed to act by the end of Tuesday, it faced the prospect of high-profile public hearings. There would have been testimony from both car safety advocates such as Ditlow who have pushed for the recall, as well as the parents of children who burned to death in fires. Experts say the hearing would have caused Chrysler's reputation to take a hit, even if it had avoided the recall.

"It strikes me that Chrysler underestimated the negative publicity they'd get out of fighting, and that they decided it was better off to go ahead and do the recall," said Michelle Krebs, senior analyst at Edmunds.com. She said fighting the recall would have been "a very risky gamble," even if Chrysler had eventually been proven right.

"It's still an uphill battle for Chrysler in the perception of quality and [a hearing] could [have] set it back."

While neither Chrysler nor NHTSA has given an estimated cost of a recall, the Center for Auto Safety says it could cost Chrysler no more than $300 million to install a 3 millimeter steel skid, a fuel tank check valve and better fuel filler hose and address the problem.

The J.D. Power & Associates survey of car owners found that the number of problems reported by Jeep owners has fallen by about a third between 2008 and 2012. It has moved up in approval rankings from dead last out of 36 brands in 2008 to 23rd out of 34 last year.

An online survey by Kelley Blue Book last week found 64% of those answering the survey would not consider any vehicle from an automaker who fights a recall.

Related: How valid are car brand rankings?

However, a week of used car auctions tracked by Kelley shows no measurable change in average pricing or sales volumes of the affected vehicles. Used car site AutoTrader.com also reported no change in interest in the affected vehicles by potential car buyers visiting its site.

Chrysler still faces liability risks in numerous wrongful death suits. NHTSA says there have been least 37 accidents that caused fires and resulted in at least 51 deaths.

Krebs said she was surprised by the reversal by Chrysler, saying it appeared that Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and other executives at the automaker had dug in and prepared for a fight.

Ditlow said many of the recalled cars will probably never be brought in for the inspection. He said in the case of the recall of older model cars that are no longer covered by warranties, somewhere between 50% and 60% of recalled vehicles are typically brought in by owners.

About 52% of Ford Pintos were brought in, even though that late-1970s recall -- which also involved gas tank fires -- was very high profile, according to Ditlow.

Related: GM recalling 194,000 SUVs
Chrysler and NHTSA agree to disagree
Chrysler and NHTSA agree to disagree

If there had been a public hearing by NHTSA, the agency could either agree with Chrysler's argument and drop the request for a recall or order an involuntary recall. If the automaker again refused to issue a recall, NHTSA could go to federal court to force a recall, though that process could take years.

There have been 17,000 recalls involving over 500 million vehicles since NHTSA started the recall process in 1966. It is rare that automakers challenge NHTSA on a recall and even rarer that one wins. Chrysler -- under different management than it is now -- was the last automaker to win such a challenge when it fought a 1996 recall of 91,000 cars in a dispute over its seat belt system.

Wrecking full WJ jeep

grand_wj — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:21:54 GMT

Hi Guys, just letti everyone know that I'm wrecking a whole WJ in sale section, has full lift, LPG, and lot lots more...

Thanks adam