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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 11-01-2022
Replies: 11
Views: 1,752
Posted By Kidshorsesme
I think these vehicles make for a great 'Long...

I think these vehicles make for a great 'Long Term' ownership proposition ... especially if you have the later model 8 spd version. I have a 2011 with the 5 spd & it does EVERYTHING I want with NO...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 06-01-2022
Replies: 28
Views: 3,612
Posted By Kidshorsesme
Have just fitted the replacement thermostat /...

Have just fitted the replacement thermostat / housing into my vehicle. Whoever designed the location of this should be made to come & replace it IN a vehicle !!! The bolt closest to the drivers side...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 04-01-2022
Replies: 28
Views: 3,612
Posted By Kidshorsesme
It most definitely comes out, simply compress the...

It most definitely comes out, simply compress the spring pushing the mount into the housing, rotate 90 degrees & *viola* ... out it comes ! I have seen a few thermostat 'elements' on eBay UK but they...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 04-01-2022
Replies: 8
Views: 6,195
Posted By Kidshorsesme
Houston ... we have lift off !

Can confirm now that the used Mercedes Benz part that I sourced was a direct BOLT IN !!! This EXACT MB part number seems to be used in vehicles with OM642 from 2005 to 2021 with 5, 7 & 9 spd auto...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 20-12-2021
Replies: 8
Views: 6,195
Posted By Kidshorsesme
I'm in the same boat here in WA ... need a Flex...

I'm in the same boat here in WA ... need a Flex Plate for my GC as the current one has about 6 or 7x teeth that are worn off in one place. Have replaced the starter motor but now after looking at the...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 30-11-2021
Replies: 98
Views: 9,957
Posted By Kidshorsesme
I have been caught out previously with a battery...

I have been caught out previously with a battery that was on the way out. I would get random codes on every start. I eventually forked out for a new $500 battery and have had NO codes ever since.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 29-06-2021
Replies: 8
Views: 2,114
Posted By Kidshorsesme
RockRails

I ended up buying the Uneek 4x4 Rock Sliders for my WK2 ... I probably would have bought the Chief ones but they had no stock at the time. The Uneek ones are built pretty strong but the fit to the...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 20-05-2021
Replies: 2
Views: 1,383
Posted By Kidshorsesme
if you just 'un-plug' the sensor it will throw a...

if you just 'un-plug' the sensor it will throw a code. The ECU need to be kept 'informed' of what the EGR valve is doing. I wouldn't be replacing the EGR valve for $700, just download the ECU file,...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 01-04-2021
Replies: 36
Views: 16,639
Posted By Kidshorsesme
The Chinese 'Clone' I have is a Kess V2 ... NOT a...

The Chinese 'Clone' I have is a Kess V2 ... NOT a clone KTag. I used the clone Kess V2 to read & write the ECU on my WH 3.0 Mercedes diesel only. The WK2 is a bench tune only with KTag, that I paid...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 08-01-2021
Replies: 80
Views: 22,021
Posted By Kidshorsesme
If you have changed your tyre size ... you need...

If you have changed your tyre size ... you need to 'Advise' the ECU of the change using JScan or something similar, as the ECU is currently 'configured' to your original tyre size ?
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 10-09-2020
Replies: 25
Views: 5,371
Posted By Kidshorsesme
I have previously been down this road & ended up...

I have previously been down this road & ended up with Bilstein 5100 front struts, Dobinsons 40mm raised springs to suit Bull bar on front + additional weight in the rear. For the rear shocks I...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 23-07-2020
Replies: 1
Views: 1,222
Posted By Kidshorsesme
Problem Solved ! :-) New Valeo starter motor...

Problem Solved ! :-)

New Valeo starter motor fitted to the vehicle, and when diagnosing 'clunk' when turning off the ignition, traced the issue to the power isolation solenoid that allows power...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 25-06-2020
Replies: 1
Views: 1,222
Posted By Kidshorsesme
Starter issues

Have an issue with the starting system on my 2006 CRD that I'm struggling to diagnose & fix. When you turn the key 'On' & start, all works as it should ! When you turn the key 'Off', it does stop the...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 27-05-2020
Replies: 45
Views: 15,099
Posted By Kidshorsesme
So the BEST solution to ALL of those problems ......

So the BEST solution to ALL of those problems ... is to NOT have a DPF !!! If you intend keeping this vehicle for the long term, an ECU re-map is the best solution & it enables you do delete those...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 27-05-2020
Replies: 36
Views: 16,639
Posted By Kidshorsesme
I was introduced to this whole 'Bypass' oil...

I was introduced to this whole 'Bypass' oil filtration system by a guy I work with who is also a director of a company called Protxl https://www.engineoilfiltration.com/ who specialise in these...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 26-05-2020
Replies: 114
Views: 27,416
Posted By Kidshorsesme
I bought the whole 'kit' from western filters...

I bought the whole 'kit' from western filters through their ebay store for a whole HEAP less than it is on their website.

Fitting was dead easy ... followed these instructions:
...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 26-05-2020
Replies: 45
Views: 15,099
Posted By Kidshorsesme
EGR, PCV, DPF ... NONE of these systems are...

EGR, PCV, DPF ... NONE of these systems are fitted to modern diesels to 'enhance' their longevity ... and as you have seen with your own eyes ... THAT yukky mess is actually pretty 'typical' of any...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 24-05-2020
Replies: 36
Views: 16,639
Posted By Kidshorsesme
When we first bought this vehicle I was not that...

When we first bought this vehicle I was not that fussed about the lack of power compared to my WK2 ... it drove really well for a 14x year old vehicle but was just generally 'Lazy' before the trans...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 24-05-2020
Replies: 36
Views: 16,639
Posted By Kidshorsesme
Smile DIY ECU Re-Map SUCCESS !!! :-)

**** HOUSTON ...WE HAVE LIFT OFF !!! ****

I extracted my ECU file using a 'China Clone' Kess V2 Ver5.017 with the Ksuite Ver2.53 software that I purchased off eBay from an Australian seller. So I...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 22-05-2020
Replies: 39
Views: 6,440
Posted By Kidshorsesme
I think if I could JUSTIFY it ... a 707Hp...

I think if I could JUSTIFY it ... a 707Hp Trackhawk could possibly 'Temp' me !!! :D
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