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Author:  usa591 [ Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Might buy an '05 with 115k miles: any compression issues?

Hi There,

I've finally come to the realization that a CRD Liberty is the vehicle I need to tow my 3900 pound boat/trailer combo on the weekends and get back and forth to work during the week. I've done a lot of forum reading and am aware of the main issues that keep coming up, but I was curious about what y'all think as to any potential compression issues with an engine that has this mileage. I know a Diesel has a lot more life in it than a gasser, but there are still CRD's out there with only 65k miles on them and I figure that would give me a little insurance--I plan to put about 20k miles on it a year and keep it four about four to five years. Thoughts?

-usa591

...PS, I'm still looking, so if anyone is looking to sell theirs...hit me up. I'd much prefer a car from a forum member as I figure it would be a little better taken care of than a civillian's model...

Author:  ATXKJ [ Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Might buy an '05 with 115k miles: any compression issues

Make sure they changed the timing belt - or be prepared to change it as soon as you get it.
(it's scheduled for 100,000)

Other than that and standard CRD issues (fuel head, CCV, EGR - all with LOST fixes) 100K is just broken in.

might end up with some tranny upgrades on the towing side (or might not - some didn't have any issues)

Author:  dieselsmoke [ Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Might buy an '05 with 115k miles: any compression issues

ATXKJ wrote:
Make sure they changed the timing belt - or be prepared to change it as soon as you get it.
(it's scheduled for 100,000)

Other than that and standard CRD issues (fuel head, CCV, EGR - all with LOST fixes) 100K is just broken in.

might end up with some tranny upgrades on the towing side (or might not - some didn't have any issues)


x2

Author:  Sir Sam [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Might buy an '05 with 115k miles: any compression issues

usa591 wrote:
Hi There,

I've finally come to the realization that a CRD Liberty is the vehicle I need to tow my 3900 pound boat/trailer combo on the weekends and get back and forth to work during the week. I've done a lot of forum reading and am aware of the main issues that keep coming up, but I was curious about what y'all think as to any potential compression issues with an engine that has this mileage. I know a Diesel has a lot more life in it than a gasser, but there are still CRD's out there with only 65k miles on them and I figure that would give me a little insurance--I plan to put about 20k miles on it a year and keep it four about four to five years. Thoughts?

-usa591

...PS, I'm still looking, so if anyone is looking to sell theirs...hit me up. I'd much prefer a car from a forum member as I figure it would be a little better taken care of than a civillian's model...


Theres a guy here in colorado that has been advertising his on the forum, better contact him quick, I think he was getting ready to trade it in.

Author:  usa591 [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Might buy an '05 with 115k miles: any compression issues

Cool, thanks for the Colorado tip.

Author:  usa591 [ Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Might buy an '05 with 115k miles: any compression issues

Hey guys,

Just wanted to say that I was successful in my search. Thanks for all the help and I look forward to driving the heck out of it!

-p

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