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 Post subject: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:36 am 
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Hi All,
I just picked up my first KJ yesterday. I bought it with a "bad motor". I am hoping it is just a bad head gasket and I can get it back to running condition with only top end work. I purchased a set of rockers/lifters and a timing belt kit since they were both on sale at ID Parts. I need to determine the correct head gasket before ordering that and some other essentials for the job.

I am not new to diesels as I currently own a WK CRD and a B5 Passat TDI. I have had several other TDIs over the years as well.

Glad to have access to this great resource for CRD's. I have followed TDIClub.com for years and it has proven to be invaluable.

Thanks,
Eric

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05 KJ CRD Limited - Black - DIY EGR Delete
05 KJ CRD - Silver - OME Lift, Weeks 1&2, Samco's
07 WK CRD - GDE Eco Tune
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 Post subject: Re: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:16 pm 
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Welcome to the addiction!
Be sure and read the NOB guide; lots of good information for a new owner in the thread!
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=54207

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Yeti StgIV Hot Tune
Week's BatteryTray
No FCV/EGR
Samcos/ProVent
SunCoast/Transgo
Carter Intank-pmp
2mic.Sec.Fuel Filter
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GM11 Bld.fan/HDClutch
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 Post subject: Re: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:05 am 
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craws010 wrote:
Hi All,
I am hoping it is just a bad head gasket and I can get it back to running condition with only top end work.


As we all hope with you, friend!

Word to the wise, though, "only top end work" does not = inexpensive. Or simple.

But whatever it takes, you will get all the advice, camaraderie and more, that you can handle, here at LOST.

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cams
rockers
Timing set
ARP studs
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 Post subject: Re: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:23 pm 
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This is a link to the Jeep Factory Manuals on line,
They can be a big help in what you're about to undertake...
> http://www.colorado4wheel.com/manuals/Jeep/KJ/
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Ironman Springs/Bilstein/Shocks
Yeti StgIV Hot Tune
Week's BatteryTray
No FCV/EGR
Samcos/ProVent
SunCoast/Transgo
Carter Intank-pmp
2mic.Sec.Fuel Filter
Flowmaster/NO CAT
V6Airbox/noVH
GM11 Bld.fan/HDClutch
IronrockArms/wwdieselMount

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 Post subject: Re: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:51 am 
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Thanks for the warm welcome WWDiesel and GordnadoCRD.
I finally pulled the head yesterday and found quite a bit of coolant/water in the cylinders that has festered into a science experiment looking mess. I am trying to decide if I should locate an engine that I can hear run rather than try to salvage this motor.
I am wondering if it is possible to remove the pistons by dropping the oil pan on this engine so I can hone these cylinders without pulling the bottom end.

Thanks,
Eric

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05 KJ CRD Limited - Black - DIY EGR Delete
05 KJ CRD - Silver - OME Lift, Weeks 1&2, Samco's
07 WK CRD - GDE Eco Tune
04 WJ 4.0 - RC 4" lift


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 Post subject: Re: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:41 pm 
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How many miles are on the engine, and is there any rust on the liners? Also where about are you located? :)


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 Post subject: Re: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 3:47 am 
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Location: Oregon Coast Dairy Country. Land of stumps, dumps, and "Liquid Pumps"
From a provider you are familiar with.

http://www.idparts.com/piston-liner-kit-liberty-crd-p-3766.html

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Sasquatch
DSS Turbo
CAT-elimntr
Weeks Stg1&2 EGRfix
PV-200
BLING
vent gauges

IDParts
head
cams
rockers
Timing set
ARP studs
eTn1 GX2123 5v GPs

YETI Custom Tune
Flowmaster 8325508
Carter P76611M
GM 12611872
Hayden 2986
GM 15976889
PATC Custom Billet
2010 Ram Hemi Trans
Sonnax 44957
Transgo kit
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 Post subject: Re: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:22 am 
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craws010 wrote:
Thanks for the warm welcome WWDiesel and GordnadoCRD.
I finally pulled the head yesterday and found quite a bit of coolant/water in the cylinders that has festered into a science experiment looking mess. I am trying to decide if I should locate an engine that I can hear run rather than try to salvage this motor.
I am wondering if it is possible to remove the pistons by dropping the oil pan on this engine so I can hone these cylinders without pulling the bottom end.

Thanks,
Eric

The front axle and cradle get in the way of removing the pan.
It would be best to just pull the engine.

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 Post subject: Re: New owner of a KJ CRD Project
PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:45 pm 
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Dez wrote:
How many miles are on the engine, and is there any rust on the liners? Also where about are you located? :)

yes, surface rust on the liners. The engine has 148K miles. Located in GA north of Atlanta.

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05 KJ CRD Limited - Black - DIY EGR Delete
05 KJ CRD - Silver - OME Lift, Weeks 1&2, Samco's
07 WK CRD - GDE Eco Tune
04 WJ 4.0 - RC 4" lift


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