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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: cinimod on December 29, 2012, 02:53:40 PM

Title: jeep kj 2.8 crd--what to look out for
Post by: cinimod on December 29, 2012, 02:53:40 PM

Hi all,

been looking at upgrading my wj for a while now,missus borrowed a friends kj but petrol and likes the drive of it,so have been looking at 2005/6 kj 2.8 limited diesels,anything I should be looking out for?

Title: Re: jeep kj 2.8 crd--what to look out for
Post by: isle of man on December 29, 2012, 04:38:14 PM

Quote from: cinimod on December 29, 2012, 02:53:40 PM

Hi all,

been looking at upgrading my wj for a while now,missus borrowed a friends kj but petrol and likes the drive of it,so have been looking at 2005/6 kj 2.8 limited diesels,anything I should be looking out for?

Make sure the engine purrrrrrs and the lower ball joints don't rattle, other than that believe they are OK.

Title: Re: jeep kj 2.8 crd--what to look out for
Post by: cinimod on December 29, 2012, 07:44:24 PM

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Title: Re: jeep kj 2.8 crd--what to look out for
Post by: Pippobug on December 30, 2012, 09:05:46 AM

Hi,
depending on the miles it has, make sure it has had it's timing belt done as it's very pricey to do around £900.00 at Jeep dealership. Check also front wheel bearings, have a habit of going around the 90K to 100K. When you find one take it for a long run and make sure the EVIC doesn't through up any Error/Code messages, depending on the code they can be very fidly to fix (& expensive). A part from all the above good choice, best if you find a 6 spd instead of an Auto, stronger gearbox and less hassel with Torque convertor.
Fil.

Title: Re: jeep kj 2.8 crd--what to look out for
Post by: cinimod on December 30, 2012, 11:07:18 AM

looking at one with about 50k on it,when is the recommended timing belt change?

Title: Re: jeep kj 2.8 crd--what to look out for
Post by: Dutch on December 30, 2012, 09:05:51 PM

On the 2.5 CRD 60K so assume no different on this one.