Have a 3.7L 4x4. Been considering a diesel conversion in the future. I know all about the CRD, but what about other options, like the International 2.8's that have been swapped into almost everything (see link below) including Jeeps. Haven't heard of a Liberty swap. These engines can use stand alone management hard and software, so it seems like the possibilities are limitless. They aren't too huge, so should fit into the Liberty. Should be superior in strength and reliability to the CRD, especially given the EGR problems that killed the CRD. My idea is to completely tear out the 3.7L and all computer hardware and wiring and go to a diesel like this along with a new tranny, transfer case, etc., and its own computer hardware and wiring as required someday. Won't have to worry about compatibility with the factory set up then. Will also be doing a SFA conversion by then. I figure that with all the extra weight that the 4x4 mods are adding, the 3.7L will be sucking wind and gas, so when it wears out, the truck diesel should take care of this deficit and then some.

Any ideas?

Check this yahoo group out: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hs2800TDI/

-David

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2006 KJ CRD Sport 4x4, Selec-trac, ESP, ORM, EHM, 225/75R16 Duratracs. Coming soon: OME HD Lift, Rock Lizard Super Skink Sliders, 4xArmor Transmission/Transfer Case Skid, Fuel Tank Skid, Tow-hooks.

Engine swaps are a lot of work - especially getting the computers to still work right afterwards.
also - the EGR's have not 'killed the CRD' - they are an irritant - but they can be dealth with.

if you want a long term project - try the swap
if you want something to drive - trade the 3.7 on a CRD.

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2005 CRD
stuff
Skeptic quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur

The good news is that engine is easy to operate sans electronics. If I recall, internation in brazil bought the rights from ford to the rover 300tdi engine design, then increased the displacement a little and beefed up some of the problems with the 300tdi. As swaps go, that one is probably a great model to use, but isn't it rather expensive?

Dan

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2005 Silver CRD Limited
245/75R16 GoodYear Duratracs
Fumoto drain | ProVent CCV Filter
Stanadyne FM100 filter | Cummins fuel pump
GDE Eco | SEGR | BoulderBars | FrankenLift | Frankenskids

I have a CRD, all the wiring, and computers for a swap. Let me know if you are interested.


New seals, new gaskets, new timing belt, completely gone through, 100% ready to drop in and fire up.
$2500

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2015 Ram Ecodiesel/Big Horn/4x4/Quad Cab
2016 Arctic Fox 22G/Onboard 2500 LP Cummins Onan Generator/160 Watt Solar Panel

I took the road less traveled. Now I'm LOST.

Doesn't seem practical or efficient, having the intake and exhaust on the same side of the head, particularly wrt the close proximity to all that radiated heat, which is way even greater when the turbo is singing it's siren song - the turbo appears to be directly adjacent the ac compressor, and is directly above the starter motor - far be it from me to be an old stick-in-the-mud, but I get really bad vibes from that whole setup

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'05 CRD Limited
Pricol EGT, Boost
GDE Hot '11; EDGE Trail switched
SEGR; Provent; Magnaflow;
Suncoast T\C, Transgo Tow'n'Go switch;
Cummins LP module, Fleetguard filter, Filterminder
2.5" Daystar f, OME r; Ranchos; K80767's, Al's lifted uppers
Rubicons, 2.55 Goodyears
Four in a row really makes it go

dam and i doo wish i had the $$ for a toy right now.

till i cover my taxes and some other bills i just cant do it

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planning a CRD into a dodge dakota (short bed std.cab)
5-6 speed 2.8l crd 4x4
i would just get a jeep but i need a truck bed