New 2.5td Cherokee

[Pogatha]

Just bought a 97 xj Cherokee 2.5 diesel.
Here is a short list of things I need to fix.
Starter motor.
Viscous fan.
Brakes.
Clutch.
Small oil leak.
Any information that could help me with the repairs including where to purchase parts hint and tips would be apreaciated.
When driving the car home the engine shut down and the check engine light illuminated. Once I stopped and turned the ignition off it started straight away.
I was thinking there might be an issue with the imobilizer but I didn't get the key fob for the remote locking.

Ideas?

[rustynuts]

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...ad.php?t=60368

Welcome to the forum.
Click on the forum tab at the top of the page. Select index. scroll down the the XJ/MJ drivers section. From there select the diesel sections.
We usually chat in the "what did you do to your XJ today" section
Clicking the link above will shortcut you there.

Regards Rusty

[mud_slut]

brakes arent too bad too replace.

bendix 4wd are the pads i run up front and highly recommend them.
rockauto (https://www.rockauto.com/) has good stock of parts depending on your location. if anything will be complicated it will be replacing the rear drums and cylinders these can be picked up from most auto stores, shop around for prices as they vary quite a bit.

i am experiencing the starter problem at the moment, ill let you know how i go with mine, a brand new unit was going to set me back say $400 from a mechanic friend but im hoping to get it rebuilt.

clutch i have done before. wooders (forum member) was able to organise a clutch while he still had a shop front (not sure if he is still running his business,but he is a great person to talk to re parts). when replacing the clutch its painful but important to replace your cam and crank (as well as RMS) which sit behind the adapter plate. these are vitton seals and can be purchased through your bearing/ seal store. its annoying if your dont replace them as a time will come when the weep of oil turns into a leak and you have to do the whole job again.

as stated above parts sticky is a great place to start

[Mudmonster]

For a clutch i have a link in the diesel parts section for a good clutch kit cost me $160 posted from the us, starter i got one from germany for under $300.
Fan clutch there is a link in there for a servere heavy duty, keeps mine cool this was about $80 posted have a look through there is qutie a few parts posted through there


The clutch kit is a stage 1 (i think) racing clutch it is the best clutch i have ever had.