Well, gee, t'anks, pal - you just ruined my day!
I just paid 90bucks + 11bucks shipping for this from DC
But, seriously, thanks - I needed it the day I ordered it, and have been champin' at the bit while waitin' for it
Fortunately the po had the '05 serviced very well, so no problems, but I just cannot stand not knowing something about the newly-acquired vehicle's inner works
Thanks to this most excellent forum, the 'new' CRD is not a total mystery after 4 days in the stable, but I really appreciate the link and access to the manual.
BTW - for all you guys out there that are increasingly skittish as the mileage increases: this is a 500kmi engine, if you service it like the Diesel it is - take care of it, have the transmission serviced regularly, and the little Jeep is a winner
Vis-a-vis the transmission, that clunk you feel at start-off is Chryslers typical torque convertor problem - to prevent excessive heat build-up when the vehicle is stopped and the trans is in any selected gear range, the t\c is not charged at idle, which causes a slight delay between pedal and go as the pump fills the t\c with fluid and the vehicle begins moving - that's the 'bump' you feel - some are worse than others
This is imperfectly normal - most any shift kit (I prefer Transgo) will cure this problem and most of the slush-shifting (the slush-shift is mechanical, not electrical: the orifices and springs in the valve-body control the duration, or 'ooze', of each shift - the TCM controls the event: 1-2-3-4-5) - you'll need an aftermarket torque convertor (you know the one) to cure the rest of the slush-itis
Have the 545 rebuilt as necessary as mileage accrues, and see if you can make 500kmi............................
jd