Having a major problem with my CRD. The verdict is the head is cracked. So the options are few. First where can I get either the head or the long block? Someone posted where to get a long block for a reasonable price, please repost or PM please. This is a really expensive prospect. I love the CRD but would want to believe it will last a long time to pay back the expense. I can not do the work myself, it is at a former Jeep dealer who still is authorized for repairs. They have a diesel mechanic who works on RAMs and has worked on a GC CRD but not previously the KJ CRD. I feel they will use good parts, get the special tools and charge a high but not crazy labor rate. Best I can do under the circumstances. I am in California and that makes the service availability even worse.

All help appreciated including psychiatric advice, alcohol/controlled substances, cash donations, chanting, incense burning, prayers and best wishes and, of course, technical advice.

06 CRD, 92 k miles

Check car-part.com. It is a cyber junkyard and should lead you in some direction for an engine. Also check salvage car auctions for wrecked CRDs.

FWIW,

Hoosier CRD

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FWIW,
Hoosier CRD

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"Why guess when you can know?"- Carroll Smith

I am going through the same thing.

My CRD is at the dealer getting a head gasket and new cylinder head, i know what your going through.

What happened to your cylinder head, what caused the crack?


If you can't find a replacement cylinder head, you can buy a good used one and have it machined to fit the next size up head gasket.

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2006 Liberty Limited CRD, Deep Beryl Green, Yeti tune, Arp studs, new cams, rockers, lifters, TB. "Green Monster"
2005 Liberty Sport CRD, Deep Beryl Green, GDE Hot Tune, ARP studs. "Rocket"
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