I picked up a used 2005 CRD KJ with a noisy bottom end and very little power.

Any ideas on what it could be? I'm thinking big ends and main bearings although I don't know why these would have gone as it's not excessive mileage and doesn't seem to be a common issue - in fact in all my googling I can't find anything on that.

Any links on how to remove the engine would be useful before I start pulling parts off that don't need to be.

Cheers, Duncan

Welcome to the board, there is alot of knowledgeable people on here.

Hopefully it is not anything in the bottom end, it is a fair amount of work to get it out (i am going thru rebuilding mine, see some of my previous posts) There are several threads on here about pulling the motor, if i can find them i will post links.

Also if you can update you location that will help let people know where you are in case there is someone nearby.

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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited - Rebuilt at 145K
GDE Eco Tune
Weeks 1+2
ARP Studs
New rockers + Valves
New #1 pistion and all connecting rods
New Crankshaft
Carter In-Tank Pump

Best place to post CRD problems is further down here on the forum in the section marked "Liberty CRD ..Love that Torque"

That is where all the CRD experts hang out!

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2002 Export CRD 2.5 Sport