I am at about 90,000 miles and am starting to look for a good place to have my timing belt done. Don't think I am brave enough to try it myself un-supervised.

Anybody have a recommendation for a good wrench in Southeast Michigan?

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2005 CRD Limited, Black 205k Miles (Timing Belt Changed at 100k and 200k), GDE Eco-Tune, Carter in-tank lift pump
2005 CRD Sport, Black - Ingested Valve at 170k miles R.I.P.

I think you mean timing chain. I didn't know that chains needed to be changed at 90-100,000 miles.
But If needed I would take it to a dealer, or a shop that
warranties work.
Never mind I see you have a diesel I don't know about them.
Unless its my Kubota.

I am in SE MI and I don't know of anyone who will attempt the job let alone do it correctly! I did mine myself and I took my time, its not fun but its also not all that difficult. Its time consuming and I am a little paranoid when it comes to stuff like this so I kept checking over my self maybe sure I wasn't going to miss something and wast my engine. If I had a full day and all the stuff I needed I think I could do it in a day now.
I would say I would do it for you but honestly I don't like the idea of doing this type of job for someone and being responsible for damaging your CRD.
If you do it your self its a good idea to rent the tools needed from GDE, makes the job slightly less stressful. Depending on where you are I might be able to assist if you decide to try it your self.

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-05 Dark Khaki Limited CRD. GDE ECO tune. In-tank lift pump, Transgo doo doo kit, B&M trans cooler, replaced trans solenoid pack and filters, Newer Michelin tires, Timing belt with all related parts replaced at 110,000miles.

You got about 10k to think about it, though the belt has aged. Check for a place who does VW and Mercedes and see if they are willing.

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2006 Sport, GDE FT Eco Tune, Custom Trans Tune
2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn EcoDiesel, GDE Hot Tune

Im in northeast ohio and Need the job done as well. .. im riding on borrowed time and would like to get this done asap. If we can get something together mabye we can make it worthwhile for one of the experienced guys on here to come and help.

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05 CRD Limited GDE Hot Tune, EuroTC, ARPs, Full EGR Del, IDParts Hoses, Etecno 7v GP, OME 790 Bilstein 916front, OME948 OME N132Lrear, JBA A-Arms, 245/75/16 Duratracs+Moabs, Renegade roof lights, Curt Front Hitch, BTF Kryptonite Diff, JCR Stage2 Rails, SkidRow Skids, HDS Tstat,

Sold 06 CRD Limited K&N, EHM, ORM, EuroTC, TransgoKit, Samcos

Not sure how busy he is, but Keith at Green Diesel Engineering (GDE) is in your area.

Drop him a PM.

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2005 CRD "Ol' Blue"
Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time.
My build page- RL Komodo Rear and TJM Front Bumper, armored, lifted, JBA Steel D30, 4.10s and ARB air lockers.

Yes, Green Diesel Engineering is in Wixom, MI just NW of Detroit.

They would be 150% your preferred course of action living in SE Michigan.

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Silver 2006 KJ 2.8L CRD Limited:
GDE ECO Tune / Fumoto Valve / E-Tecno GX3123 7v Glow Plugs / 2nd Gen Fuel Head / Mishimoto RED Hoses / Rockers/Lifters @ 114k / Hayden FC + 11 Blade Nylon / Sears P1 Battery / Transgo 45RFE-HD2 Reprogramming Kit / Timken Front Bearings

As painemann said its a job that takes time but its not rocket science. It took me about 5 hours to get to the belt but I took my time and put everthing in labeled bags in the order that I took them off. That makes it so much easier to put it back together. Make sure you have all the parts purchased first and would also say to change the hoses when your doing the belt along with the water pump. I just bought all my parts from England and it only took 3 days to get here. You can do it just take your time.

Do you have a dry, warm garage to work in?
Depending on when I can get time off from my day job, I might be able to help.
I have all of the Miller tools and the fan clutch removal tool, but my garage is full with no room to work until next spring.

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TWO Identical 2005 Liberty Sport CRDS
#1 CRD, 174,000 miles. Eco tune, Samco hoses. Mobil1 0-40w used since day one
#2 CRD 143,000 miles. Bought used (unknown history) with 100,000 miles. Samco hoses.
Eco tune, new rockers, and 5 volt glow plugs installed at 124,000 miles