Junglehead Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hi all I'm new to the forum I've been on the look out for a grand voyager for some time and now I pleased to say I now have one !!!!!! Not had a Chrysler and I'm loving all the toys on it. How ever it does have a few niggles. It has a knock noise for the front left side maybe top mount? (any advise would be good.) Also dvd monitor don't work the player seems to work but not a flicker of the monitor. (any advise would be good.) and the rear parking sensors not working the led display seem to be missing.( were the on earth do I get one of them form??) But the car was for a good price so happy with what I have also had a great 3 hour drive home wow what a car!! 2006 XS model if that's helps Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 matgriff Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi I also have a GV 2007CRD, had a 2001 2.5CRD for fifteen years too :-) Front knocking is almost certainly anti roll bar bushes and or drop links... these are a very common wear out item.... if you're at all handy with the tools it's a quick & easy job. I have found that Meyle drop links are by far the best and a reasonable price at around £30 a pair, bushes are about £10 a pair. The reversing sensors can be switched off on the ovehead display/trip conputer. Are you sure that you'rs are just not switched on ? Mat Junglehead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi Mat Thanks for that i will change them first were do you get yours from? Thanks also for the advice I've switched off the parking sensors. Do you know how to reset the service notice I don't think they reset it when it was serviced.The reversing led display unit at the back of the car is missing! May of got damage at some point and not replaced!I'm going to have to get the cambelt done soon Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 matgriff Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Hi The Meyle heavy duty drop links are available from ebay. Just search for "voyager meyle" They sell for between £30-£60 so watch out, just list by cheapest first, I bought a pair last month from seller car_parts_international £26.84 inc shipping. Both sides are the same, and they are the same fitment for all RG series voyagers & grand voyagers 2001-2007, the meyle part number is 44-16 060 0000/HD Bushes I've had from a guy in Latvia, again from ebay, seller Poruks £9.50 inc shipping, I've used him for a few spares over the past 5yrs, he's a guy named Alex, very reliable. Getting the old drop links off can be a bit of a pain, as the nuts seize up, but they are easily cut with an angle grinder. There's plenty of "how to" guides on you tube, mainly from the USA. I think the service notice can just be reset by changing the interval mileage, it's in the owners manual, which is available as a pdf if you need to download it. I've changed the timing belt three times on my 2001 CRD, again it's tricky but not too bad if you know what you're doing. I would recommend that you get the cam locking pins and flywheel locking pins if you're going to do it. The cam pulleys are not locked with a key, they rotate on the end of the cam, meaning that if for whatever reason you lose the alignment, there's no way to get it back again with positioning the flywheel & cams with the locking tool. trust me, I did it twice without, and the third time I had to do the water pump, which meant removing the pulleys, so I had to use the locking pins. Needless to say I wish I'd used them the previous times, makes it easy. Mat Edited November 24, 2015 by matgriff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Ok thanks mat I've ordered some HD drop links and some bushes. I dont fancy doing the cambelt my seft do have the time. How are you finding the 07 GV Over the 2001? Yep I'm thinking the grinder sound like the quickest way to deal with that. I've saved Alex in my eBay I see that he sells a lot of bits for the Chryslers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Semmysonic Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thanks for this info, will be very useful. It's never dull owning a voyager is it :-D Junglehead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 darkchild101 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great cars they are i love the toys too. Its shame the workmanship or materials used are not the best The electrics are usually a problem Junglehead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Semmysonic Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 I've had mine for about 8 months, had a few issues, nothing too bad yet. Today I found some new buttons! The stereo controls under the steering wheel :-D Junglehead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Yes on my drive home with it I was trying to get to grips with them all and makeing sure they all work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 I'm looking forward to driving it again not driving it at the moment as I want to do the drop links and bushes also would like a good look around before I do to much driving.as its making a terrible noise form the suspension somewere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Semmysonic Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Mine is making a similar knocking noise, need to sort it soon but had a misfire to sort out first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Semmysonic Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Mine is making a similar knocking noise, need to sort it soon but had a misfire to sort out first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 The noise is more like a knocking/creaking at low speed over speed rams don't really notice it at higher speed whether the road noise takes over at that point or the smoother surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Semmysonic Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Oh ok, mine is just a knock when going over pot hole etc As for your monitor issue, mine is a little tricky to start, not sure what actually turns it on yet, just keep pressing buttons on the remote until something comes on the screen :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 I haven't gone to mad as yet to find out these dark nights are not helping. I have tried the remote but like I said haven't gone mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 matgriff Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi, yes the 2007 GV is good :-) We had a 2001 2.5CRD manual from new, it just finally gave up last month after 15yrs and 175,000 miles... well TBH it was still a good car, but the gearbox/differential was on the way out so it didn't make sense to spend the money on it. I'm sure it would have gone for another 5yrs or so. I can honestly say that the car was fantastic, it carried everything from 5 kids, plasterboards, kitchens, beds, trees, kayak's, you name it... I do all my own service work, so running costs were pretty low. Few niggly problems over the years... ignition lock jammed, elec window failed, headlight height adjusters failed, but most other stuff apart from service items were OK. Serial problems include front anti-roll bar bushes & handbrake... which is a stupid design & prone to seizing.. it needs careful maintenance & lube on the linkages. Original battery lasted ten yrs. It still drove like new ans was really comfy. I got the 2007 GV for a good price, it only has 41,000 miles on the clock. I like the stow & go seats, although they are not as solid or comfy as the ones on the 2001, auto gearbox is good on the 2.8 and the engine has more pull, otherwise they are pretty much the same. That's why I got the GV, as I know what goes wrong & how to fix them :-) darkchild101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 darkchild101 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) Hi, yes the 2007 GV is good :-) We had a 2001 2.5CRD manual from new, it just finally gave up last month after 15yrs and 175,000 miles... well TBH it was still a good car, but the gearbox/differential was on the way out so it didn't make sense to spend the money on it. I'm sure it would have gone for another 5yrs or so. I can honestly say that the car was fantastic, it carried everything from 5 kids, plasterboards, kitchens, beds, trees, kayak's, you name it... I do all my own service work, so running costs were pretty low. Few niggly problems over the years... ignition lock jammed, elec window failed, headlight height adjusters failed, but most other stuff apart from service items were OK. Serial problems include front anti-roll bar bushes & handbrake... which is a stupid design & prone to seizing.. it needs careful maintenance & lube on the linkages. Original battery lasted ten yrs. It still drove like new ans was really comfy. I got the 2007 GV for a good price, it only has 41,000 miles on the clock. I like the stow & go seats, although they are not as solid or comfy as the ones on the 2001, auto gearbox is good on the 2.8 and the engine has more pull, otherwise they are pretty much the same. That's why I got the GV, as I know what goes wrong & how to fix them :-) Have only had mine 1 and half years and use it only weekend days out with kids. Lovely car, quite fast for its size (2.5 CRD). Only problems i have with mine is white smoke when it starts for very first time which quickly clears and sometimes it cuts out if i try to overtake/accelerate too much. Last garage pretty much said its little problems i should ignore but i prefer to get them sorted Edited November 27, 2015 by darkchild101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi guys I've change the drop links and roll bar bushes but still noisy no difference I'm going to change the top mount tomorrow as there seems to be a bit of movement at the top. But whilst I was under the car I noticed there was some oil round the oil cooler Im guessing its a cooler next to on the oil filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 QinteQ Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 The whole design of the suspension & braking system is still in the 50's and inadequate for today's needs, that includes their current new models. My advice is every time shocks -disks - pads - struts - and particularly what we call handbrake parts need replacing, and they will - uprate as well as replace with aftermarket non OEM parts. That said its a gorgeous car for the money and a pleasure to drive if its looked after right.. Junglehead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Your not wrong that's a bit of a boat. Although the new bushes haven't fixed the problem the old one were well worn and practically fell off the new ones I struggled to get on! Just a little concerned about this bloody oil leak as well now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Andrips Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi, I'm new to the forum and voyager. I have mine gv 05 2.8 for less then month. 120k miles on the clock. I have the same knocking noises. Had the drop links, tie rods, wishbone bushes replaced, but it didn't help. I have a receipt from previous owner about the top mount change and it's done last year. Don't think it's the case. I will change the anti roll bar bushes at some point next week. I had the oil leak near the oil cooler, when the oil filter was replaced we noticed that the old one was a bit lose, looks like the common fault. No leaks anymore. Also have the bad thermostat, looks like it's will be a pain to replace. Maybe will take to the local garage to do the job. Junglehead, what millage you have. Manual stated that the timing belt interval is 100k miles. I found some info on the Web, where people suggest that interval must be 60k for heavy /city use, 80k is good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 matgriff Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thermostat sticking open is another Voyager diesel common problem. Easily fixed by fitting a Renault 5 thermostat in the top hose, just where it joins the metal pipe leading to the radiator, It's a £5 solution that takes half an hour to do, and worked for 5years on my last voyager. There's a how to picture guide on one of the forums if you google it. I found it was necessary to drill a tiny 1mm hole in the flange of the thermostat to help stop air locks forming. In comment to a previous post, my last 2001 voyager had 175,000 all done by us from new, struts/springs & shocks were all original, never had a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junglehead Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 It's on 89000 just on my way to get a top mount and change that and see if any difference in noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 matgriff Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) http://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/chrysler-voyager-town-country-21/fitting-second-thermostat-20480/ Link to fitting the Renault 5 thermostat, fitting this will also stop your aux cabin heater running all the time in cold weather. The original thermostat always jams open, so no problems to fit this one. After fitting this to my voyager it warmed up nice & quick and sat at about half on the temp gauge during running. Edited November 28, 2015 by matgriff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Andrips Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks matgriff, I found the guide. Already ordered the stat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 darkchild101 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Mine belches black smoke under hard acceleration. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Junglehead
Hi all I'm new to the forum I've been on the look out for a grand voyager for some time and now I pleased to say I now have one !!!!!!
Not had a Chrysler and I'm loving all the toys on it.
How ever it does have a few niggles.
It has a knock noise for the front left side maybe top mount? (any advise would be good.)
Also dvd monitor don't work the player seems to work but not a flicker of the monitor. (any advise would be good.)
and the rear parking sensors not working the led display seem to be missing.( were the on earth do I get one of them form??)
But the car was for a good price so happy with what I have also had a great 3 hour drive home wow what a car!!
2006 XS model if that's helps
Many thanks in advance.
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Hi I also have a GV 2007CRD, had a 2001 2.5CRD for fifteen years too :-) Front knocking is almost certainly anti roll bar bushes and or drop links... these are a very common wear out item.... if y
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Thanks for this info, will be very useful. It's never dull owning a voyager is it :-D
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Great cars they are i love the toys too. Its shame the workmanship or materials used are not the best The electrics are usually a problem
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