Posted August 29, 201410 yr couple of mid 2000's for sale around here, and wondered what's the good bad and ugly on these 4 cylinder diesels? rated at 160 hp... is that correct??
September 1, 201410 yr Author So, after several days of searching... I've come up with 2005-2006 were the years Jeep used the VM 2.8 turbodiesel. rated @ 160 HP.. 5 speed automatics only trans. (Dodge 545 RE trans)... same trans behind the hemi. Some typical problems to watch for on this engine: EGR system sucks. (loads the intake with oil and soot) Certain throttle positions and vehicle speeds will cause 'TC shudder' Both of these can be easily fixed with 'tunes' and an upgrade to the European version TC . Green diesel engineering has that covered... "with upgrades to performance" ECO tune, Hot tune... can see HP to 180-210.. Then there is the turbo upgrade. Pretty impressive numbers then... Liberty uses the Dana 30 front end, and 8.25 inch corporate rear axle. Since this is a major 'interference' engine, keeping the Timing belt 'fresh' is very important. 100k is recommended. Although, It seems like they knew about this, and have what they call "BREAK AWAY" rockers.. hmmmm, to help with limiting the destruction of the head/piston/block I suppose! Then there is the glo plug breaking-off causing major damage issue too.. This is a dry sleeved engine, Iron block, aluminum dual OH cammed head. CR is the fuel system, but uses no lift pump. Sounds like the Dodge Ram diesel in- tank lift pump is a popular mod being done. Engine parts are still available, although I've read where sometimes a person has to wait for them to be shipped from Italy. I'm assuming these are unibody chassis.. ... I've been thinking about a 'family truckster'.... piling 3 of us into the '94 toyo pickup isn't very fun! Edited September 1, 201410 yr by rancherman
couple of mid 2000's for sale around here, and wondered what's the good bad and ugly on these 4 cylinder diesels? rated at 160 hp... is that correct??