Fitting a Front Mounted Intercooler on the Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD VM

Before I get stuck into pulling parts off of the engine I thought I would cover some of the changes I have been running with over the last few years with the 2.5 VM Diesel Engine. This engine obviously comes as standard with the European Export XJ but its reputation is poor based upon some its issues with the older head design, gaskets and cooling system. All of that coupled together made head cracking a common problem.
I've made a number of changes to my engine over the years to improve reliability and performance. AMC Cylinder Heads, Front Mounted Intercooler, EGR Delete, Oil Catch Can, Turbo Charger, Snorkel and Exhaust. ALl really to help the engine breath a bit better and drop those EGT temps.
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
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