Search results
-
Turbo rebuilders?
An upgraded turbo is useless on an ECU controlled diesel without an upgraded ECU map to go with it, the standard turbo is allegedly good for 200hp & 340 ft/lb but the torque converter won't live long so budget for that too if you are chasing power.- KJowner
- Post #4
- Forum: CRD KJ's Section
-
-
12 jeep KK service 4wd, transfer case position sensor, gear ratio error
Check the wiring and plugs- KJowner
- Post #3
- Forum: KK General Discussion
-
Belt tensioner >> stripped@@*.* << mounting bracket
Not had an issue with springs, the bearings go but VW use the same pully so don't pay silly money for a special Jeep one. The one in the picture above is my spare, awaiting a new pully or a fresh bearing if it comes apart easily, it's done 130,000 miles but the spring still feels OK. Is yours...- KJowner
- Post #6
- Forum: CRD KJ's Section
-
Grey smoke - lots of it!
Checking the plugs is simple but a pain in the rear... access is difficult, I have a selection of long nose pliers I used on mine, just pull the plug cap off and put a multi meter access it set to measure resistance, you can attach the negative lead to battery negative so you only have one...- KJowner
- Post #18
- Forum: CRD KJ's Section
-
Never buy a Tristar Tri-star engine
That's terrible, sounds like bad machining in the seat pocket. Fingers crossed for the other head.- KJowner
- Post #3
- Forum: Product Reviews
-
What did you do to your jeep today?
Atlantic blue seems to be the most common here- KJowner
- Post #26,501
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
-
New member from the UK
The sills rot out, pull the plastic covers off and soak them inside and out with waxoil or similar, let it dry for a while before clipping the plastic back. I need to put new inner and outer sills on mine soon, they are patchwork!- KJowner
- Post #4
- Forum: Introductions
-
Grey smoke - lots of it!
You can check them with a multi meter, if they are showing continuity they are OK. What year is your Jeep? The later ones had the ceramic plugs, the earlier non VNT turbos were 12V steel plugs.- KJowner
- Post #13
- Forum: CRD KJ's Section
-
Grey smoke - lots of it!
I'm not a huge fan of instant fix stuff you tip into engines, in my experience they create more trouble down the road.... However I'm glad yours is working for you.- KJowner
- Post #12
- Forum: CRD KJ's Section
-
UK Jeep specialist garage?
Sorry no idea, most of us do our own maintenance.- KJowner
- Post #2
- Forum: CRD KJ's Section
