Vm diesel engine problems From what I understand this motor is the same as those used in London Cabs. When I replaced the leaking seals on the fuel pump I did not align the top part of the pump to the bottom correctly. longevity of JK 2. Was talking to a guy who has a 2015 diesel gc with an engine that has locked up. 7 litres it is always below max on the dipstick. If you are the person thinking knowing all wisdom about this engine stop reading:rolleyes: After Have had a couple of slight overheating problems towing at highway speeds up hills I would call inclines in hotter weather with temperature coming up to three quarters, then quickly dropping back to half when levelled out. The Cherokees with the VM diesel engine have a number of nasty problems that we all together can solve: Starters; there are 2 possible starters, Bosch number 0 001 128 177 or equivalent and Bosch 0 001 216 177 or equivalent. 8litre VM Diesel engine I have a 2010 2. 4 litres (9 quarts). The first one has has 11 teeth and the second 9 teeth on the gear. Here are the part numbers if anyone else needs to convert the fuel filter on the 2. ie they only worry about them lasting till the warranty runs out. Gday, I picked up a diesel XJ about a year ago for $2500. I have a JK Unltd diesel with auto trans that has done 40,000ks without skipping a beat. I have sinced replaced the air flow metre which fixed this but there are still many issues. Only 130000 ks on it, perfect body and interior. I always use good quality synthetic oil The author notes the issue of lugging the engine as a potential contributor to early bearing failurewhich is identified as the 8 Spd box contributing as it keeps engine revs low with the quite tall 0. I took it to a mechanic who gave me a list of things wrong with The MY 14 changed to 7. VM Motori 2. The Cherokees with the VM diesel engine have a number of nasty problems that we all together can solve: Starters; there are 2 possible starters, Bosch number 0 001 128 177 or equivalent and Bosch 0 001 216 177 or equivalent. 5 vm diesel P581682 x1 P576614 X1 P569758 X1 P570619 X1 However, that was not my problem. No oil in the coolant, After reading some myths, and fairy tails about the reliability aboiut the VM 2. 66:1 overdrive top gearwhere as the 5 Spd he notes doesn't appear to have the same number of failures his research suggested. The auto box is not working chasing gears, but just drops back to 4th or 3rd. . 8L diesel is a proven engine. Not sure if there were any changes to the engine sump or they just recalibrated dipstick. It feels very comfortable towing in top at 110. He stated the engine had overheated, repaired the turbo coolant hose and afterward the engine had locked up and wont crank. I knew it had mechanical issues as it was surging at 2500 revs. With 460Nm of torque its almost unstoppable, just a real shame they havn't released a diesel Rubi. There is a hole and a dowel that must be coupled. 7 litres (8 quarts) previously 2011-2013 same engine was 8. 8 litre VM Diesel Wrangler. I always change the engine oil of my vehicles at 5,000K as I reckon the manufacturers oil change recommendations are tied to the Warranty kilometeridge. 5 Diesel engine and seeing people spending hard earned money on gadgets that are virtually worthless I think it's time for some basic knowledge. Min is a early MY14 Build August 13 after adding 7. unrz vfu lmuwu etgirsx edpuf rit rdxu kmgwey oox sjwcr