I took my CRD into the dealer this morning to get the power steering rack that's been on order for 3 months replaced.
I was in the service department and asked if there were any rumors about upcoming Chrysler/Fiat diesels in the US.

The answer was YES. First will be in the GC then eventually in the whole jeep line

Now this is rumor only and no time line was mentioned but consider the source. And there was no hesitation when they told me

Could there actually be intelegent life form in Detroit or maybe it came Italy

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Atlantic Blue 06 CRD Limited (his)
Joined by a 2000 XJ Classic (hers)

I got the same message. GC with a 3.0l six. I think Danoid or MrMopar posted that they already had that engine in their rides. . . pre-production, of course.

I told the sales guy that some of us might bust open the bank account if we could get what we want. That would be a diesel Wrangler with a six speed manual trans in my case, or a Liberty with off-road ability right out of the factory. He replied that they (sales staff) were just as frustrated as we are that the rest of the world gets what we can't have.

I've read a lot or ranting and name calling regarding emissions standards. Does anyone know of an unbiased discussion of the matter. . . or more likely two opposing biased opinions?

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'05 Sport CRD 107k miles. NOBODY knows everything.

I heard that Jeep was FINALLY going to fix the only flaw in the new JK Wrangler next year, and ditch that pathetic 3.8L minivan V6. They are going to use the Pentastar V6 beginning with 2012 models. The Wrangler will finally be worth buying again.

Then, after the 2012 model year it is likely that diesel power will find it's way into a LOT of Jeeps because A) they have to keep up with (stupid) EPA requirements for MPGs and diesel is an easy way to do it, and B) Fiat already has extensive experience with light duty diesels.

So I hope what we are hearing is true. It would be great to see an across-the-board offering of true power and efficiency for Jeep models.

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2005 Stone White KJ Limited CRD 4x4
Off-Road Pkg
Trac-Lok
Emu 790s/948s
Skyjacker H7088s rear/Bilsteins front
15x7 Black Rock Lobos/31x10.50 Firestones
GDE HOT Tune + TCM Tune
Euro TC
CB radio
Thrush Turbo muffler
AEM DryFlow filter

I wish I had saved the links pointing out the new Pentstar V6 problems do to trying to lightening up the block too much. As long as I can drive my CRD I will. Then replace it with a Diesel if and when I have to.
I will steer clear of gassers as long as I can.

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

Not so exiting for me, I already got 2 Jeep diesels, I am not buying any more until they die.

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

Ive got to give you a SURE BUDDY on that! Ill believe it when I see it.

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2006 KJ CRD Ltd - Suncoast, GDE Eco, EGR Delete, After market T-Stat, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back
2005 KJ CRD Sport-Suncoast, Transco, GDE Hot-GDE Trans, EGR Delete, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back, After market S-Stat
1987 Suzuki LWB Samurai -diesel powered, custom 4 link coil suspension 38.5 SX Swampers

Sorry, nothing in the pipeline yet for NAFTA.

If it helps show the way, Chrysler Jeep Australia has confirmed the 3L diesel for the new Grand Cherokee but not for the first six months of deliveries. All the noise says its will be the 3.0L V6 from VM Motori (500NM).

Why does it always have to go to a lowtorquehighrevvingshoterlifespanlessefficient "V" to be made more appealing for the people that don't like diesels?

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

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Also while Fiat does have experience in light duty diesels, so did Mercedes. And still we could only slip two models past the accountants.

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2005 CRD Limited Flame Red w/ Renegade rock rails & light bar, AirLift 1000. 225/75R16 MT/R's on cheap black steel wheels, dual MOPAR subwoofers, Ipod kit & seat covers, Samco hoses - totaled and gone. 2008 WK Laredo 3.0L diesel - AirLift 1000, wife won't let me mess with it much. 2013 JK Sahara on order.

I see it as a good sign their using the VM V6 because it shows at least for the short term Fiat is committed to VM engines and that might mean better parts avalibality for us CRD owners Also VM and Fiat are both Itilian firms

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Atlantic Blue 06 CRD Limited (his)
Joined by a 2000 XJ Classic (hers)

Were you waiting on the hose to the P/S pump as it took 3 months to get that part for mine but I would think the rack and pinion would be the same on all Liberty's and readily available.

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Sold 05 CRD Patriot Blue, hole in the roof, Trailer tow, factory skids, LSD, Saris load bars, Michelin LTX M/S
Current Bright white 2010 Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 V8

The rack was leaking. I'm not sure if the rack is the same or not but they did have to remove the front differential to replace it that they don't have to do on the gassers.

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Atlantic Blue 06 CRD Limited (his)
Joined by a 2000 XJ Classic (hers)

Had that done a year and a half ago. Luckily no waiting.

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2005 CRD Limited Flame Red w/ Renegade rock rails & light bar, AirLift 1000. 225/75R16 MT/R's on cheap black steel wheels, dual MOPAR subwoofers, Ipod kit & seat covers, Samco hoses - totaled and gone. 2008 WK Laredo 3.0L diesel - AirLift 1000, wife won't let me mess with it much. 2013 JK Sahara on order.