Hi there again,
I bought a 04/2004 Commercial Td4 a month back and thought I would share my thoughts and experiences now I have had it a while.
Came with 12.5k on it and now up to 17k.
I noticed on the test drive a small hesitation when dropping down to take roundabouts/junctions etc. Searches on here and other forums lead me to the MAF so I disconnected it and got a much nicer drive, if not quite as I would expect. I got the MAF changed by Mike Aitken 4x4 (what a nice chap) and the dealer I bought the FL from paid the £190 for it. Speaking to Mike he suggested that I may have further problems with the jeep as its low miles and 4 years old, once I start using it properly then problems may rear there head, oh joy.
Much better again now but still a slight lag when pulling away, although thats probably more the weight of the car and smallish engine.
I have also replaced the crankcase filter (although not the valve) as it was quite black, although at 12k miles I might of wasted my money there. Also removed the EGR valve pipe and stuck a 4mm bolt up the pipe.
Seem to be getting anything from 33 to 38 mpg depending on how I drive (33mpg = 75-80mph/38mpg = 60-70mph) which I am pleased with for quite a heavy car and quite full in the back.
Couple of days ago I fitted the Synergy II from RoverRon and am very very pleased with it. Makes the engine really want to pull and acceleration is easy now rather than a strain and sluggish. Early thoughts are that it hasnt affected MPG although only done 200 miles since fitting.
I have had the jeep off road twice so far, once up a field that was mainly clay, even walking up meant the clay was badly sticking to our work boots. The FL went up quite easily, although wanted to slide most the way down!!
Second time was quite a steep track that had a couple of rain water streams running through it, laden with stones and quite a lot of it was muddy, although not that deep. First time here we walked and decided it was too steep for the FL as would probably have to tackle it at speed but I didnt want the risk of damaging the tyres. Second time we visited it was much later in the day, so to save time I thought sod it,m Im gonna have a try. Went up brilliantly, even at quite a slow speed. I stalled it a couple of times but probably due to not wanting to damage the clutch with too much power on. It did bottom out a couple of times and heard that scraping noise we hate to hear but as it was at a slow speed nothing seems to of been damaged, probably just the exhaust back box as its very low there.
Very impressed. Used the HDC on the way down and that worked a treat too.
I have fitted a THB Bury CC9060 Bluetooth kit to it and an active mount for the TomTom as well as some LED amber strobes to the rear for when working roadside.
Anyways, after 5K miles in just over a month and no problems other than the MAF I am very happy. Fingers crossed it stays that way!!
All the electrics work OK, is a very comfortable vehicle to drive, even with the high position of the seats (why on earth arnt they height adjustable?)
I note that even the commercial has 4 speakers but the rear 2 havnt got grills, they are under the side trim and quite muted. Why oh why didnt they put speaker grills on them? A job for the future no doubt there!!
Steve
I bought a 04/2004 Commercial Td4 a month back and thought I would share my thoughts and experiences now I have had it a while.
Came with 12.5k on it and now up to 17k.
I noticed on the test drive a small hesitation when dropping down to take roundabouts/junctions etc. Searches on here and other forums lead me to the MAF so I disconnected it and got a much nicer drive, if not quite as I would expect. I got the MAF changed by Mike Aitken 4x4 (what a nice chap) and the dealer I bought the FL from paid the £190 for it. Speaking to Mike he suggested that I may have further problems with the jeep as its low miles and 4 years old, once I start using it properly then problems may rear there head, oh joy.
Much better again now but still a slight lag when pulling away, although thats probably more the weight of the car and smallish engine.
I have also replaced the crankcase filter (although not the valve) as it was quite black, although at 12k miles I might of wasted my money there. Also removed the EGR valve pipe and stuck a 4mm bolt up the pipe.
Seem to be getting anything from 33 to 38 mpg depending on how I drive (33mpg = 75-80mph/38mpg = 60-70mph) which I am pleased with for quite a heavy car and quite full in the back.
Couple of days ago I fitted the Synergy II from RoverRon and am very very pleased with it. Makes the engine really want to pull and acceleration is easy now rather than a strain and sluggish. Early thoughts are that it hasnt affected MPG although only done 200 miles since fitting.
I have had the jeep off road twice so far, once up a field that was mainly clay, even walking up meant the clay was badly sticking to our work boots. The FL went up quite easily, although wanted to slide most the way down!!
Second time was quite a steep track that had a couple of rain water streams running through it, laden with stones and quite a lot of it was muddy, although not that deep. First time here we walked and decided it was too steep for the FL as would probably have to tackle it at speed but I didnt want the risk of damaging the tyres. Second time we visited it was much later in the day, so to save time I thought sod it,m Im gonna have a try. Went up brilliantly, even at quite a slow speed. I stalled it a couple of times but probably due to not wanting to damage the clutch with too much power on. It did bottom out a couple of times and heard that scraping noise we hate to hear but as it was at a slow speed nothing seems to of been damaged, probably just the exhaust back box as its very low there.
Very impressed. Used the HDC on the way down and that worked a treat too.
I have fitted a THB Bury CC9060 Bluetooth kit to it and an active mount for the TomTom as well as some LED amber strobes to the rear for when working roadside.
Anyways, after 5K miles in just over a month and no problems other than the MAF I am very happy. Fingers crossed it stays that way!!
All the electrics work OK, is a very comfortable vehicle to drive, even with the high position of the seats (why on earth arnt they height adjustable?)
I note that even the commercial has 4 speakers but the rear 2 havnt got grills, they are under the side trim and quite muted. Why oh why didnt they put speaker grills on them? A job for the future no doubt there!!
Steve