Any chance y'all know of a good shop for getting an install somewhere in the Kansas City (64154) or St Joseph (64504) Missouri areas. I'm sure there's some good transmission folks around here, but I've been lucky not to need to find them before.

I've an 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD with 81K miles (all mine). It hasn't been right from day one (long delay before it will move from cold start, noisy rattle). Dealer did partial F37 (torque converter only).

I believe I need to find a local shop to:

change out tc for suncoast w/ shift kit
change pump and filter
verify health of the transmission
add aux cooler
add temp gauge

Thanks,

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05 CRD Ltd with 81K since 5/6/2005
1st EGR & oil plug at 20K, partial F37 at 60K
2nd EGR, MAP sensor, and turbo hose at 75K (also switched to Rot Syn 5w40)
rattles/shudders from day one, also delays before moving on cold start

93 F-250 7.3L Cummins (non-turbo), currently 245K
rusty, but it's never needed a software upgrade

Try calling Suncoast. They will look at a database and give you some locations. Your list looks right. You'll love the peace of mind everytime your tc punches into engagement.

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2006 CRD Sport Khaki

Lift Pump, Fuel Cooler
Raycor: head, filter, heater
Provent, ORM
SunCoast, TransGo, 2007 pump, B&M stacked plate tranny cooler
V6 Airbox, Wix Filter
AirLift 1000 Rear Air Bags
Fia front cover

Coming soon:
Fuel cooler bypass valve
InMotion tuning
new muffler
300,000 miles here I come

Perhaps I should have noted that I've sent an inquiry to Suncoast. They were already closed for the day when I identified what I need to be looking for, so I began by sending an email to them. Will also follow up by calling them (during business hours).

I'm hoping my post here may turn up a lost member who could make a first hand recommendation of a shop in the area (or at least the four state region) with CRD experience. The thought of continuing to be held hostage by dealerships for tranny/engine work is not good for my blood pressure

Don't go to "Edgar's" on Kaw drive in Edwards ville near the Turner Diag. They rebuilt the same trans twice for me, and BOTH times they put the exact SAME gasket in backwards, creating a leak because there was a pressurized passage that went through it. I told the Mechanic that recommended them and he just shook his head.

K

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'06 Midnight Blue CRD Sport
Born 5-06
Mopar Skids and Tow Hooks
Deer Killer Mod