Myths and fairy tails about the VM TD

[chookenx]

hey penguin, if you don't mind telling us all, how much was the radiator and which workshop made it up? I'm about to finish my engine transplant and cooling system overhaul and wouldn't mind changing the radiator over whilst I'm at it

[Penguintas]

Originally Posted by chookenx

hey penguin, if you don't mind telling us all, how much was the radiator and which workshop made it up? I'm about to finish my engine transplant and cooling system overhaul and wouldn't mind changing the radiator over whilst I'm at it

I have not got the full bill, but I expect it to be a bit over $800. I will get hold of the paper work and left you know. I had it made in Melbourne.

A bit expensive but very happy with the result. I now have a stable temperature gauge with towing.

Cheers

[layback40]

Hi every one.
I am new on here so please be kind !!

I have just relocated a 2000 XJ turbo diesel from Queensland to Victoria.
No probs with roadworthy except the number on the left hand side of the block isnt the same as the engine number on the Queensland rego.
The rego has a number YLxxxxxxT & the motor has a number DD##C#####
What gives? We have looked all over for the YL number & cant find it. The motor is original, never been out of the car.
Is the DD number a VM number & the YL number a jeep number they just forgot to put on the motor?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[robbo737]

Hi guys just got my hands on a 2.5 VM TD 2001 XJ its only done 40000km from new and is in real nice original condition. It's my first diesel and have a couple of questions a hope some of the seasoned veterans can answer.

1. What are the golden rules I should follow in regards to routine maintenance?
2. Any warm up / cool down procedures I should follow to look after the engine?

Thanks

[sfedek]

Originally Posted by robbo737

Hi guys just got my hands on a 2.5 VM TD 2001 XJ its only done 40000km from new and is in real nice original condition. It's my first diesel and have a couple of questions a hope some of the seasoned veterans can answer.

1. What are the golden rules I should follow in regards to routine maintenance?
2. Any warm up / cool down procedures I should follow to look after the engine?

Thanks

Well congratulations!
I have had a XJ Diesel now for nearly two years & love it. I just recently got my second one. ( more off road ready )
All i do is Let them warm up, don't drive them hard till they have been warm for a while & every 5000 k's change the oil & filter!
Pop the bonnet every couple of days to see if anything has changed under there & thats about it!
Love my XJ TD

Eddy

[murray]

use a good coolant
i use cat elc

[MattP]

Originally Posted by layback40

Hi every one.
I am new on here so please be kind !!

I have just relocated a 2000 XJ turbo diesel from Queensland to Victoria.
No probs with roadworthy except the number on the left hand side of the block isnt the same as the engine number on the Queensland rego.
The rego has a number YLxxxxxxT & the motor has a number DD##C#####
What gives? We have looked all over for the YL number & cant find it. The motor is original, never been out of the car.
Is the DD number a VM number & the YL number a jeep number they just forgot to put on the motor?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I had the same problem when I had mine diesel re-registered in Queensland after it had been sitting in someones garage for a couple of years. The numbers didn't match even though the engine had never been changed. The rego office said it happened often and its usually a dealer mistake when entering info when the car is new.