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Hi all at present im looking for a diesel ulysse i would like your help in which endine is the best and are there any common problems to look for also can you tell me which model is top of the range got my merc 4 sale at the moment when sold i start hunting around thanks

It depends on the age of the Ulysse that you are looking at...

The entry level was the S model, this has PAS, Elec Front Windows, Central Locking (Remote locking if it still works), Front fogs.

The Top end was the EL, This had the same as the S, but with 6 electric windows, headlamp washers, Climate control, Electric Mirror, Power folds mirrors, ABS, Passenger airbag, half body colored fron bumper, nicer interior, mine has seat back tables, and captain seats (They turn round to face the rear passengers, great for picnics, not that the kids are allowed to eat in the car!).

The Mk1 Ulysse's had a 1.9 TD Diesel engine, it was essentially the samunit as the Peugeot XUD engine that was fitted to 405 and early 406. Very strong, and proven engine.

later mk1 Ulysse's had the JTD Engine. This is the same as the PSA (Peugeot/Citroen) DW10 (HDi) engine. It was available as either an 8v (This is what I have) or a 16v.

There were issues with all these engines;

The XUD had reports of thrown rods, too many to attribute to low oil levels, it seemed to affect the 1997-1999 engines more. Althoguh they all went at prett low mileage, so any such units should have been replaced by now.

The 8v JTD (HDi), these had issues with the high/low pressure pumps; Basically the low pressure (Lift) pump (In the tank) wold break up, and send bits of debris through the high pressure pump stuffing this up too, and into the injectors, mullering those too.

The 16v wasn't without its issues either, some of them where part belt driven, and part chain driven. And he chains would sometimes snap without warning, obviously, this would then mean the pistons inviting the valves down for dinner!

Obviously, I know that there are many good and bad examples of either out there, and a lot depends on the previous owner. The service interval of the Hi units is 12k, but personally, I would do it evert 5k, just to be sure the oil is clean.

I cant advise much on the Mk2 Ulysse'sas mine is a Mk1.

Hope this helps.

Hi,
Don't know where cipher gets the info but I know the priming pump gives a bit of bother, usually about €150 for a new one as for it sending bits to the injector pump and injectors RUBBISH, it would have to pass through the filter first. Part chain and part belt!!!!!!!, never came accross one of those engines, they have a belt and are usually very reliable, belt needs to be changed along with water pump ,tensioner and idler bearings. I have run these engines both 1905 and 1997 HDI for years on several vehicles, all have had very high mileage, 200K+ with no problems, I currently drive a 1997 1.9 EL TD with 170K and an 2003 JTD with 105K, both have just been treated to timing belts water pumps and all tensioner and idler bearings including aux drive belt for alternator, P steering pump and air con. Regular maintenance keeps these engines running very well. Electrics are a bit of a problem on the newer models. Best of luck
Tony

Hi im hoping to get this y reg ULYSSE JTD EL with 102 miles and 13 stamps in the book looks nice and it should pull my van no problems and alot more room than my merc

Hi,
Y reg means nothing to me, we have a year reg which is much easier, what year is it? I presume it has 102K miles with a service history. Once timing belt has been done etc it should be OK, watch out for the pulley on the crankshaft, they used to disentegrate and take out the timing belt as well, depending on year it should have the modified pulley. check for rattle on tickover a sure sign of a suspect pulley. Good luck,
Tony

Hi i have got a 2001 jtd el i am so happy with its not bad on fuel but the engine light has come on it runs ok but the lights in any idears is it somthing common

Hi, do you mean the ignition light or the engine management light?
T

THe engine management light picture of an engine with a k in it but its gone out now