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Hello all, I need to change the water pump for my VM66A (HR588 HTA) equipped cruiser and was wondering if anyone has some experience with this. If bought new from Megastore4x4 in Portugal, it'll cost me €350 just for the pump without the flange to attach the fan clutch or a gasket. I have...

Hello all, I've started to think about the exterior of my BJ73 and I know in the future I'd like to have it repainted in its original color. The one thing which I have reservations about is removing the factory decals. I want to keep the vehicle as original as possible but the original decals...

Hello all, After barely passing the emissions test during inspection, I thought it's time to stop ignoring what needs to be done...injector work! Of course everything about the Italian VM 5 cylinder engine seems to be needlessly difficult due to a lack of information on this engine. I found...

Hi all, I know I'm being lazy by asking, but does anyone know a part number for the thermostat on a bj73 with a VM 5 cylinder engine (HR588 HTA or VM66A)? My thermostat is stuck open and I'd like to buy a new one before taking the old one out. I know it's supposed to open at 82C but that's...

Hi Outdoordan and anyone who can help, I've been slowly working on my 1988 bj73 with a vm 5 cylinder engine for over a year now: brakes, steering pump, fuel pump, all the rubbers in the suspension and soon, new bearings in the rear diff. All from watching YouTube videos! It's a daily driver...

Hello all, If there is anyone out there who knows a thing or two about the VM 5 cylinder engine, I would love to know which direction I should look to in order to find a part number for the mechanical diesel fuel lift pump for the VM 5 cyl engine (VM66A/HR 588 HTA) or an aftermarket replacement...

Hello all, I have been having a bit of trouble with the power steering on my BJ73 with the infamous 2.5 VM 5 cylinder engine. Since I'm just a part-time weekend mechanic, I was wondering if steering boxes are unique to each engine, or if there are several types which could be mounted. Every...

Howdy, I'm an American living in Spain who just bought a 1988 BJ73 (with sweet decals down the sides). I love it. It definitely is a truck, without a doubt and hopefully it'll be with me for a long time to come. I bought it with the intention of slowly bringing it back to health. It's got the...