I would say so as CRD has an extra liter and different injection system is probably why. There is some difference in the CCV system, VW has some wire screening inside the valve cover that helps some with oil vapor. If you are seeing water vapor I would think it is mostly do to CRD only runs 173 degree water temp, where VW has a 190/5 degree water temp system keeping the engine warmer and evaporating engine mosture better I would guess.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

No wonder they are killing EGRS and misc sensors, this is quite the little smoker.

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2005 Silver Limited CRD 53,000 miles
GDE EcoTune / Trans tune
PML Differential Cover/Crankcase Mod
Tal & Hadas Grill Guard/TransGo Shift Kit
V-6 AirBox/Lunar Boost & EGT
Lund Cold Weather Grill Insert
OEM updated Filter Head, Cummins Lift Pump

He hasn't cleared his inventory then as he should, it shows he has two on the Chrysler parts net. I guess there is nothing sailor proof.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

Ordered a T & H center guard will let you know if it fits and post a photo once done. 3-7 days 409.00 Stainless.

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2005 Silver Limited CRD 53,000 miles
GDE EcoTune / Trans tune
PML Differential Cover/Crankcase Mod
Tal & Hadas Grill Guard/TransGo Shift Kit
V-6 AirBox/Lunar Boost & EGT
Lund Cold Weather Grill Insert
OEM updated Filter Head, Cummins Lift Pump

I would want a black one to match the white with black trim of ours. Post a link to the place and look at there pricing for a painted one.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

Ripster what is the link to where you ordered it? Please!

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Barr
06 JLL CRD 04/06/06 23K+ mi., Amsoil, Racor Fuel Filter, EHM, ORM, 3" SS exh from Turbo back, Fumoto, 245/70/16 Grabber AT2
Waiting for installation: TransGo 45RFE-HD2, S&B Air Filter, ProVent
06 Jetta TDI/DSG, RC1+, VAG-COM,
V-65 Drag Bike

Here is the link: http://www.autoanything.com/grille-guards/10A50168.aspx

Now I ordered one that will fit a 2005 Liberty, I left out the fact that it is a CRD, I drove mine
to the local lot and parked it next to a 2005 gasser and I believe that anything that fits an 05
will work, the opening is different but the mounting holes are the same spacing, so in 3-7 days
hopefully I will have something that will fit. I opted for the following:

472363 T&H Center Grille Guard - Stainless
Vehicle: 2005 Jeep Liberty Fits All Submodels
Color: Stainless
Type: Custom Product
1 $409.00 Most orders ship out in 3 to 7 business days. Please allow additional time for delivery
Ships via FEDEX Ground $409.00

Will post once I have it so we can see how it fits.

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2005 Silver Limited CRD 53,000 miles
GDE EcoTune / Trans tune
PML Differential Cover/Crankcase Mod
Tal & Hadas Grill Guard/TransGo Shift Kit
V-6 AirBox/Lunar Boost & EGT
Lund Cold Weather Grill Insert
OEM updated Filter Head, Cummins Lift Pump

I like this one by T&H, it's $478.50 with free shipping.

T&H Center Guard With Skid Plate - Black with center bar for lights like the one Ripster has picked out.
Part #31230909/31236909

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

If mine fits, then we should know that any of the T & H will fit, I will let you know.

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2005 Silver Limited CRD 53,000 miles
GDE EcoTune / Trans tune
PML Differential Cover/Crankcase Mod
Tal & Hadas Grill Guard/TransGo Shift Kit
V-6 AirBox/Lunar Boost & EGT
Lund Cold Weather Grill Insert
OEM updated Filter Head, Cummins Lift Pump

I may call and see if a black one could be had without the skid plate.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

Interesting thread, I've been looking for something like the WAAG one... in fact I sent them last week an email about the availability of a Frontrunner for the '05 model, here's her answer:
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All photos are available on www.waag.com, photos and showroom. I don't believe we fit this model. We have not installed any parts on this vehicle.
Irma Echeverria
Sales
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Out of luck, i really liked that model that protects the lower bumper part, specially since I broke the darn ABS plastic side while trying to get closer to a parking attendant last Friday
I can just say that in a fight between plastic bumper and cement bar, cement wins...

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'07 GC CRD Limited, InMotion Stage-2 tuning, Parrot MK9200 Bluetooth & iPod.
'05 BMW F650GS Police Edition, HIDs, 1" lowering, Rick's custom seat.
SOLD'05 Black CRD Sport, steel bumper, Nokian 245/70, SpiderTrax, Flowmaster 40, Predator chip, Renegade light bar, EVIC, basket roof, Parrott Bluetooth.
'03 Lexus GS300 Sport Design/NAV/ML

Your link doesn't work.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

His punctuation got caught in the link. Try this:

http://www.waag.com

was just a test to see if you could catch it... yeah, right

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'07 GC CRD Limited, InMotion Stage-2 tuning, Parrot MK9200 Bluetooth & iPod.
'05 BMW F650GS Police Edition, HIDs, 1" lowering, Rick's custom seat.
SOLD'05 Black CRD Sport, steel bumper, Nokian 245/70, SpiderTrax, Flowmaster 40, Predator chip, Renegade light bar, EVIC, basket roof, Parrott Bluetooth.
'03 Lexus GS300 Sport Design/NAV/ML

Ok,ok you got me on that on for sure.

Myself I have decided to wait on all the non reliability mods to do or get done things like CCV, differential cover, fuel system mod and such things like that on the CRD that can cure/help reliability problems. This was a purchace vehicle, with intent of long term ownership, if too many bugs keep popping up it will be gone long before the warranty is up.

Now I need to figure out the fuel line size and where I am putting another fuel filter/water seperator at for easy access. I may do one of the RACOR models as I have always liked the looks of their products.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

BlackSmoke,

I have the Waag gard however I cannot recommend it to anybody as their customer service is lacking.

After numerous discussions with one of their senior people, I found their customer service to be lacking specifically they make promises that they don't keep. They offered me free light mounts for KJ since their other models have them built in. It is my opinion that they state this so you buy their product but they don't follow through.

They even openly admit that dealers don't promote their products because they cost more while other comparable manufacturers like Westin offer a broader range of goods ie chrome and is less expensive... that is why your local dealers don't stock Waag.

That is my experience with them.

Also check the weld points for rust...

Given you are in Seattle, you are better off getting a ARB.

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Hare on my Chest

Liberator,
Thanks much for the feedback! That's what I like about this forum: honest and qualified opinion.
So I'll focus on the ARB, although for my own taste I find it a bit big, it protudes up front too much... If only they could have a flat version without winch.

BTW I like your 3 ASCII pics... exactly my taste too, although not in that order

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'07 GC CRD Limited, InMotion Stage-2 tuning, Parrot MK9200 Bluetooth & iPod.
'05 BMW F650GS Police Edition, HIDs, 1" lowering, Rick's custom seat.
SOLD'05 Black CRD Sport, steel bumper, Nokian 245/70, SpiderTrax, Flowmaster 40, Predator chip, Renegade light bar, EVIC, basket roof, Parrott Bluetooth.
'03 Lexus GS300 Sport Design/NAV/ML

Hey Blacksmoke, don't foget this option:


Just wish it had a White Tail guard on it!

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Dave

'06 CRD Limited, Lt. Khaki, MOPAR Slush Mats/Skids, DrawTite Front Hitch, Mag Lite, Yakima Bars, Thule Bike Rack, Fumoto, ORM, 245/70 Revo 2

Wish list: Lift, Boulder Bars, Something Bigger in the Front and Back, More Lights

that is TOTALLY cool! what is it?

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'07 GC CRD Limited, InMotion Stage-2 tuning, Parrot MK9200 Bluetooth & iPod.
'05 BMW F650GS Police Edition, HIDs, 1" lowering, Rick's custom seat.
SOLD'05 Black CRD Sport, steel bumper, Nokian 245/70, SpiderTrax, Flowmaster 40, Predator chip, Renegade light bar, EVIC, basket roof, Parrott Bluetooth.
'03 Lexus GS300 Sport Design/NAV/ML

www.rocklizardfabrications.com

he is the man making them... a ton cheaper than the ARB, and he is one of the LOST supporting vendors

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2016 JKU RUBICON

other mods coming soon...