Advise on RRC VM2.4 torsional vibration damper pulley
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Some background, My RRC is from 1987 and I just have done a complete overhaul job a month ago. I have the damper pulley inspected and the rubber seal has worn off.
then, I welded the rubber part to the iron so that it would not fall out. Since then I would think the balancing could be out and so is the torsion.
I am not running her on high speed and normal speed is about 80-110 Km/h and retire from her 4x4 drive. Do you think without changing the damper pulley she would be fine for another 100k mileages?
Hi, thanks for helping out. I would think RTC4911 is the parts no.
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Take a look at lrcar on the net, there are two models, early 2.4vm and the later 2.4vm.
Thanks for the heads up but for all the parts i bought it didn't own any differences.
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Your welcome, good luck with your search.
Well it is open for debate, for example lots of modern diesels have dual mass flywheels DMF, they two jobs 1 smooth out the gearchanges/shock loads to the transmission, and 2 act as a damper for the engine, when the DMF fails lots of people fit solid flywheels in their place, years ago there were many predictions of impending doom/crank failure etc which do not seem to have come to fruition, now whether that would be the same for a crank damper I have no idea.
I think if you can get the part new I would replace it, bearing in mind how rare the 2.4 must be nowadays why risk it.
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Rare, there tons over here in France!!.
Chrysler voyager around 1996 has the same lump in it. We had one that lost the timing chain. Luckily it's a non Interference engine and it was back on the road after a 1800€ bill in 2005
Rare, there tons over here in France!!.
Chrysler voyager around 1996 has the same lump in it. We had one that lost the timing chain. Luckily it's a non Interference engine and it was back on the road after a 1800€ bill in 2005
I know of one classic rr around my area, and that has been parked up for years, literally have not seen one on the road for ages.
Same goes for the old shape chrysler, used to be all over the place a few years ago, and not seen one for ages.
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The classics are being dragged back onto the market here more so than ever and the prices are getting stupid
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Who wants a Chrysler voyager anyhow... Awful car...
Just looked on ebay and could not find one for sale, I guess it is price to repair versus cars value = scrapyard.
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Dampeners don't seem to be available
There is a VM specialist in chesterfield who might be able to help
The VM 492 which is fitted to the old RRC's 1986-1989 were quite a rare thing in the UK With a whopping 106hp and 238nm it is hardly a powerhouse more for tax strangled areas which penalise larger engines.
The latter VM 425 was a better unit putting out 112hp around 300nm quite a good unit, the bottom ends were nearly unburstable however the cylinder heads are another story, particularly the rear most cylinder head, on the 2.4.
Overheating issues on the 2.4 were down to a particularly poor cooling system which was improved for the 425, models with Bullbars and spotlights were particularly susceptible to overheating and thus seldom ever have such accessories
My preferred motor of choice for the RRC is the 425VM
@tomcat59alan had one
There is a VM specialist in chesterfield who might be able to help
The VM 492 which is fitted to the old RRC's 1986-1989 were quite a rare thing in the UK With a whopping 106hp and 238nm it is hardly a powerhouse more for tax strangled areas which penalise larger engines.
The latter VM 425 was a better unit putting out 112hp around 300nm quite a good unit, the bottom ends were nearly unburstable however the cylinder heads are another story, particularly the rear most cylinder head, on the 2.4.
Overheating issues on the 2.4 were down to a particularly poor cooling system which was improved for the 425, models with Bullbars and spotlights were particularly susceptible to overheating and thus seldom ever have such accessories
My preferred motor of choice for the RRC is the 425VM
@tomcat59alan had one
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HOW MUCH !!!!!
This thread prompted me to have a look on the French web for prices.
It would appear Buttercup should be advertised between 12.000 and 14.000 euros. I think I should have a chat with my insurance co.
This thread prompted me to have a look on the French web for prices.
It would appear Buttercup should be advertised between 12.000 and 14.000 euros. I think I should have a chat with my insurance co.
Rare, there tons over here in France!!.
Chrysler voyager around 1996 has the same lump in it. We had one that lost the timing chain. Luckily it's a non Interference engine and it was back on the road after a 1800€ bill in 2005
If you know Chrysler Voyager damper parts no. i could try to find one. Also, if by chance you spot one in France please heads me up.
Dampeners don't seem to be available
There is a VM specialist in chesterfield who might be able to help
The VM 492 which is fitted to the old RRC's 1986-1989 were quite a rare thing in the UK With a whopping 106hp and 238nm it is hardly a powerhouse more for tax strangled areas which penalise larger engines.
The latter VM 425 was a better unit putting out 112hp around 300nm quite a good unit, the bottom ends were nearly unburstable however the cylinder heads are another story, particularly the rear most cylinder head, on the 2.4.
Overheating issues on the 2.4 were down to a particularly poor cooling system which was improved for the 425, models with Bullbars and spotlights were particularly susceptible to overheating and thus seldom ever have such accessories
My preferred motor of choice for the RRC is the 425VM
@tomcat59alan had one
I have asked George from VM Chesterfield and none available from his store. Also do you know how to spot the diferrence on the early and later VM model. I liek to find out on mine.
