I have a 2006 Liberty available. The wife wants a RX300. So thought I would see if anyone would want a project. Let me know if you are interested. Below are the details. Thanks.

2006 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4 CRD
Rare
Only around 20K Produced
Here is your chance to get a collector’s vehicle at a rock bottom price
One Owner
Very Well Maintained
107 K miles
Very Clean
Garaged
Will need tires
Have new glow plugs to be installed
Blown Head Gasket.
Selling as is at a price that reflects needed parts and repairs.
This could be a great money maker for someone who is willing to do the work to repair the engine or for someone who has a Liberty CRD with major rear damage.
Replaced Turbo with New Garrett at 80K
Replaced Timing belt and water pump with ID Parts Kit at 106K
Asking $5000 or Best Reasonable Offer
Features:
Exterior Color: Stone White Clear Coat
Interior Color: Khaki Grey
Interior: Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
Engine: 2.8L Turbo Diesel
Transmission: 5-speed Auto 545RFE
Standard Equipment:
Front Advanced Multistage Air Bags
Occupant Classification System
LATCH-Ready Child Seat Anchor System
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Brake Assist
All Speed Traction Control
Electronic Stability Program
Rear Window Defroster
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
20.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Power Outlet
Selec-Trac Full-Time 4WD System
Air Conditioning
Tilt Steering Column
Rear 65/35 Split Folding Bench Seat
AM/FM Stereo with CD Player and CD Changer Control
6 Speakers
Power Accessory Delay
Power Front Windows and One-Touch-Down Feature
Speed-Sensitive Power Locks
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Auxiliary 12-Volt Power Outlet
Remote Keyless Entry
Headlamp Off Time Delay
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
Grocery Hooks
Exterior Features:
Swing-Gate/Flipper Glass
Power Fold-Away Mirrors
Tinted Rear Side and Swing Gate Glass
Matching Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Tire and Wheel
Spare Tire Cover
16” X 7.0” Luxury Alum. Silver Wheels
Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
Fog Lamps
Speed Control
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Floor Carpet

Some thoughts on the sale price. I don't know what else might be wrong with the engine, but in stock form, these engines aren't really good for longevity. Assuming for a moment that the head gasket is the only issue, then here is what I would look at to replace:
Head gasket (obviously)
Rockers (just because we are already in there)
THE HEAD. This is a big possibility. How did the gasket fail? How many times did it overheat and how badly? These heads apparently can warp quite easily, and can't be repaired if they do.
Various and sundry small expendables in the fuel system and anything that is broken in the process.

Just in parts then, I see $2400 to fix this, if the head needs to be replaced. IDparts has the heads for $1760, which is a big bite. It might be available cheaper elsewhere, but maybe not with the same quality level.

I'm actually considering this one (Shut up RacerTracer) but I wouldn't be a buyer at 5k, not with so much in parts needed. Not running, you have a big hill to climb.


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