So Ive found a CRD. My old sport bit the dust the other day and I was looking for a new one, well I found a CRD in my price range. Ive been reading up on them. I really want it. It has a green diesel tune and the dealer said the timing belt was changed but Im not sure how to tell? It has a badge from Green Diesel. But Does that mean anything? Its really clean, but Ive never had a diesel before so Im really excited and nervous. Im pretty sure Im going to get it. But my question is how to tell if it has the tune done to it or the timing belt changed or any other new parts? And He also says its a Rocky Mountain Edition, what does that mean?
Heres a few pics for you guys

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Non timebo mala.

easy way to tell if the tune is still there... when starting for the first cold start off the day, the idle will flare up to 1250 rpm or so... then come back down to 750 rpm... If it starts and goes right to 750 than the dealer wiped it....

X2 but you can also call Keith at GDE with the VIN and I bet he can tell you.

As to the timing belt even if you pull the front end stuff to get to the belt I don't know if you could be positive although the condition of the writing on the belt might be an indication and if someone painted alignment marks on the cams, fuel pump, crank and such. By "dealer" do you mean a Chrysler/Jeep dealer? If so make them show you the service ticket or report they are supposed to place in the Chrysler/Jeep service records that are tied to the vehicle VIN (that's the sort of record CarFax hits on to show when a vehicle went into a dealer for service and what was done). If by "dealer" you mean another brand Factory dealer at minimium I'd want to see the parts order and talk to the mechanic that did the work. If by "dealer" you mean XXX Used Car lot I'd have a real hard time believing them. Alternatively if this is a trade in and it has the GDE tune then the previous owner thought highly of the vehicle and likely is/was a forum member that could confirm the TB status. Short version on a timing belt on a CRD I would not take any dealer or seller assurance without some additional proof or warranty.

If I sound cynical, been there done that on other vehicles, never mind forum members that have been told 1) the CRD has no timing belt it has a chain or 2) "our mechanic" inspected the timing belt and it's fine (you cannot inspect the timing belt without getting so far into the front of the engine that you might as well change it - e.g. they inspected the serpentine belt and did not know the difference)

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Sold to LOST member my 05 Ltd, GDE Stg II turbo + TCM tune, SunCoast TC w. Transgo kit, Steiger window regulators, Samcos, Fumoto valve, 2nd gen filter head with Lub. Spec. bleeder, Hayden clutch & 11 blade fan, inverted spare, P-1 battery, BF Goodrich Long Trail TAs, Etecno1 glow plugs, timing belt at 50K miles/8 yrs

Sort of related, but with my F37 CRD, when i cold start it in the morning(around 30 degree's today) it goes up to about 1200 then back to 750 albeit a tad slower then when its warm up.

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06 CRD limited
Frankenlift, JBA 1/4 top plate, 3 clevis rings, 3 stacked iso's
JBA UCA and quick disconnects
Procomp rockkrawlr 16x8 4.25bs with 265-70-65 General Grabber AT2's
Mopar full skid plates, JCR stage 3 Rock Rails
Kenwood HU, 6.5 pioneer marine grade door speakers, JL stealthbox kenwood amp
GDE HOT tune
Soon to come
RL Rock monitor bumper

Thanks for the info

Edit: ok I sent Green Diesel and email to see if they can help

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Non timebo mala.

I am showing that your CRD had the GDE ECO tune installed in early October of 2010.



Thanks,

Keith

Welp thats awesome news to me

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Non timebo mala.

yes that is good news. now you don't have to have that done unless a dealer wiped it and then Keith would probably not charge you much to reinstall it.

That looks like a nice find having the GDE done means the last owner knew about caring for it more than the average driver that just fills and goes until there is a problem.

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2006 Liberty CRD Limited Deep Beryl Green Metallic Clear coat, Fumoto valve, MH ProVent (removed), GDE Eco tune,
OME 790/948 springs, OME struts, OME N132L shocks, Jeepin by Al A-arms, Hercules Terra Trac AT2 245/75R16
Weeks Stage 1 EGR delete, 5 volt steel glow plugs

I don't see the F37 flash sticker on the radiator support where mine is. If the previous owner avoided that, you're in luck as well.

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05 CRD Limited
GDE Hot Tune
Samco CAC Hoses
OME 790 and Bilstein 916 up front
OME 948 and OME N132L in rear
245/75/16 Treadwright Warden A/T on Richard Cepek DC-2
Euro torque converter
Renegade roof lights
Pioneer Z110bt double din navi w/ reverse cam

What does the F37 flash do??

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Non timebo mala.

Is that a LOST decals ?!

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Non timebo mala.