Recent content by GonzoTheGreat

👍 precisely

And these are great to have! Yes, thanks, you just need to be aware of preempt-able potential issues. Blown head gaskets are well-known problems with these models…

Wow. Sorry all, I forgot to check this thread. No issues with fuel pump. Everything I’ve read says there’s only the mechanical pump, and I’ve got 2 wires going to the tank, so that’d be for the sender only. I’ve read about the overheating issue, and the PO claims to have had a head gasket...

All of the VM 4 bangers seem closely related. I’ll check it out. Thanks!

That guy is basically my only source of info so far, but yeah, he is loaded with info! Thanks!

I know the older ones used a 2.1 reneault diesel with a bad reputation, but the only negatives I can find about the 2.5 are regarding the 4th cylinder head cracking (it’s got separate heads like a Cummins) if it’s overheated. The PO claims the water pump and t stat were done “recently” but I...

Hi all, I’m a long time MJ guy, and active on Comanche Club, but I’ve just set up a NAXJA account because I’ve recently had a chance to spend some time in Europe, and the girlfriend (who is from here) wanted an XJ. So last week, we purchased a ‘96 euro-spec XJ outside of Naples, IT (to be...