I know this has been hashed around before but I still cant see why this could not be done, as far as the electronics go the transmission would be the hardest to deal with or is there another kind of 4 cylinder diesel that may be a better fit. I called around the country and talked to different wreckers for a used VM engine, I came across quite a few but they all had 1 of three things wrong, Cracked engine blocks, Cracked heads or the previous owners did not change the timing belts and piled up the valve train. Does anyone know of somewhere that sells new VM's or at least parts for them, I would like to get this little guy running again as it is a nice vehicle to drive. Otherwise the wreckers will give me $500 for the entire Jeep, I just laughed at them, or have a guy willing to give me $1500 for it as is:(

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2014 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 5.3 Ecotec LTZ Z71 4x4
2012 Ford F-150 XLT EcoBoost 4x4
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD D-Max 4x4
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (just about dead)
2006 Jeep Liberty CRD

isuzu 4bd1t maybe?

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2005 Liberty CRD Limited
DIY Garage Remanufactured Engine with GDE Full Torque Eco Tune from mile zero.
ARP Studs
Cummins Lift Pump
Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
DIY Rebuilt Tranny Pump
Suncoast Torque Converter
2nd Generation Fuel Head
Sears P1 Battery
Hot Diesel Solutions Thermostat

I bet it could be done with enough time/money. Even tho its a 4 banger, its a large heavy engine made of all iron. I'd bet that the pan wouldn't fit, either chop it an weld it or do a dry sump. In all seriousness I'd look at a yanmar or Kubota. An Isuzu 4jb1 is a 2.8L direct injected motor that's all mechanical and very robust.

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05 Liberty Limited CRD, converted to KPA 2863 ball bearing and billet turbo, 50hp injectorsl, complete egr delete, cooling fan delete, weeks intake kit, cummins in tank lift pump, ARP studs, 3" turbo back exhaust, samcos, etecno plugs, GDE trans tune, custom GDE engine tune.

Its about 5600 for a rebuilt vm long block from the dealer with a 3500 core charge.

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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD, SAMCO CAC Hoses, GDE Eco Tune

Where are you located? What happened to your jeep that makes you think you need a new engine?

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Over 225 CRDs currently driving with my valves, timing belt, rockers, or ARP Studs.
Bad noises = REALLY bad things.

I agree with Geordi, update your Signature with location, mods, mileage and you may find all the parts and knowledge to get your tractor back online right around the corner.

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2005 Liberty CRD Limited,GDE Eco-Tune, ARP Studs, Sasquatch Stage I&2 Intake, Hayden F/C & 11 blade Fan, Etechno 7Volt GP, 2nd Gen Fuel Head,
Inline Facet/Napa lift pump, 200K, Mine
2007 Grand Cherokee CRD Limited 190K, GDE Eco-tune-DPF, Back-up.
2015 Grand Cherokee CRD Limited 50K, GDE Hot Tune, Hers and she loves it!

The three rules of engine swaps:
1. They are never easy
2. They are never cheap
3. They are always cool

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