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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... |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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