handy4454 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 We have an L series 99 and a TD4 06, the L series seems to eat prop shaft centre bearings but it might be the cheapy bearings,next time will get genuine and see how they do, vcu locked up solid but managed to get a complete prop shaft locally,as Albert said you really need to get your hands dirty and look after it yourself as bits are dirt cheap,invest in a Haynes manual and have fun..................... atb handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ok folks, Thats the grand cherokee gone, And i opted for a 2000 model, 2ltr td freelander, So we,ll see how it pans out, I might add,i managed to find a freelander without a sun roof, I hate sun roofs, They always leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Clear the drain holes round the sunroof! Most never get cleared and clog up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ok folks, Thats the grand cherokee gone, And i opted for a 2000 model, 2ltr td freelander, So we,ll see how it pans out, I might add,i managed to find a freelander without a sun roof, I hate sun roofs, They always leak The sunroof leaking is the only problem mine has'nt had. What I do get is condensation droplets on the plastic that drips onto the seats. This causes water marks on the seat covers mixed with dust and crud(work truck) looks like incontinence. Watch for odd wear patterns on front tyres indicating seized vcu. This shows as tread blocks forming sawtooth effect veiwed from side. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzy Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 mine gets water in the boot the bit where the jack goes looks like condensation does anyone know what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadedFlapper Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 mine gets water in the boot the bit where the jack goes looks like condensation does anyone know what it is That's the fish tank! Comes free with every hippo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 mine gets water in the boot the bit where the jack goes looks like condensation does anyone know what it is Mine has a sunroof and a removable hard top looks like the water comes in the hardtop seal whilst driving and fins its way to the lowest point ie the jack well,quick fix is to drill a hole in the boot floor from underneath so you don't damage the carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzy Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 mines a 5dr no sun roof it looks like condensation if you lift up the lid its wet under it and drips down not loads but does get wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythompson Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I had a 53 plate td4 before the shogun sport I have now. To be honest it was a pain in the ****, couldn't handle much in the way of hard work and i found servicing/parts were expensive, put up with it for nearly 18 months before getting rid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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