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Leaking from the front seal! Had it in once at about 1800 miles - they said they couldn't verify the leak & put dye in it. Took it back (again) to get the F31 recall done - said they would schedule it (3900 miles) - FINALLY got it in the dealer today (5600 miles) to get it fixed ... had to FIGHT to get a rental ...

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Supposed to be finished with it tomorrow ... so could be worse. Got stuck with a Dodge Caliber for a rental ... not a bad car, but DEFINITELY not a CRD .... I'm L.O.S.T. without the torque! Plus, the CVT transmission of the Caliber leaves a lot to be desired for me ...

Anyway, just getting this of my chest. Hopefully it'll get done right & be OK!

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2006 CRD Sport 4X4, bought 6 July 2006, born 5/20/2006 1900 hrs.
Mods N Things:
235/70r16 Wrangler SilentArmor, ProVent, Gasser airbox, CAT filter, Kennedy lift pump, fuel cooler, Evic from wrecked 05 KJ, factory skidplates, towhooks, OME 2" CRD lift, Magnaflow 12256 muffler, Alpine stereo & XM "stealth antenna" install

Not to change the subject but from your signature, I see that you installed an EVIC post manufacture. How hard is it to install/setup/wire? I think it was a $400 OEM option on new Libby's.

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Little Mack---06 Atlantic Blue CRD Sport born 5/17/06, rescued 7/31/06
Mods: Daystar 2.5" Lift, OME Long Travel Shocks and HD Struts, Firestone Destination AT's (245/75R16), Fumoto Drain Valve
Gone but not forgotten:
97 VW Passat TDI
89 VW Jetta diesel
540,000+ diesel miles since 12/89!

Hardest part of the EVIC install (for me) was getting the bracket where I wanted it ... wiring wasn't all that bad - 3 of the 4 wires you need to connect you can tap into the diagnostic connector under the dash (data bus, ground, and if I remember right, the 12+ constant) - I found another bundle of wires close to this with a wire that had the 12+ switched that wasn't active when the key was in the ACC position. Really not bad at all. You will need an EVIC from a 2005+, or the temp won't work. PM me with any other questions!

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2006 CRD Sport 4X4, bought 6 July 2006, born 5/20/2006 1900 hrs.
Mods N Things:
235/70r16 Wrangler SilentArmor, ProVent, Gasser airbox, CAT filter, Kennedy lift pump, fuel cooler, Evic from wrecked 05 KJ, factory skidplates, towhooks, OME 2" CRD lift, Magnaflow 12256 muffler, Alpine stereo & XM "stealth antenna" install

Thanks---if I can pick one up, I'll be in touch.

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Little Mack---06 Atlantic Blue CRD Sport born 5/17/06, rescued 7/31/06
Mods: Daystar 2.5" Lift, OME Long Travel Shocks and HD Struts, Firestone Destination AT's (245/75R16), Fumoto Drain Valve
Gone but not forgotten:
97 VW Passat TDI
89 VW Jetta diesel
540,000+ diesel miles since 12/89!

Turns out it wasn't the front pump seal - the torque converter was cracking at the welded seam ... !!!!

Dealer has had it since Monday ... and they only are paying for a rental for 2 days ... !!! Guess it's back to fighting again ....

Hopefully, the new TC will hold up better.

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2006 CRD Sport 4X4, bought 6 July 2006, born 5/20/2006 1900 hrs.
Mods N Things:
235/70r16 Wrangler SilentArmor, ProVent, Gasser airbox, CAT filter, Kennedy lift pump, fuel cooler, Evic from wrecked 05 KJ, factory skidplates, towhooks, OME 2" CRD lift, Magnaflow 12256 muffler, Alpine stereo & XM "stealth antenna" install