[2007GrandDiesel]

I am not sure if all of you are aware of this or not, but this article is a pretty good indication that our CRD engines and exhaust systems will hold up for the long haul (with proper maintenance of course). The cars in this article have essentially the same engine as what is in our WK 3.0 CRD's.

http://www.gizmag.com/go/4003/

[WK Specialist]

It's also been on Ward's 10 Best list for 2 years in a row.

[falcon10]

Durability should be no issue with this motor. The main thing is, is how well is DC going to support this motor.

[insmanblue]

Thanks for sharing the article. It was interesting. Well we know that DC will support this engine for three years only. I wonder if one can buy an extended warranty for the CRD from DC?

[WK Specialist]

Originally Posted by falcon10

Durability should be no issue with this motor. The main thing is, is how well is DC going to support this motor.

Good question. Things with the Sprinter have been difficult to say the least.

[falcon10]

When the liberty had the diesel i heard from many maybe just hear-say but was told it was hard to find a dealer that had a tech that could handle the engine.

I know how hard it is for DC to support an existing gas engine(even ones that been around for years) let alone a diesel that is not even cummins. They may send you to a mercedes dealer and rape you with their prices.

My gripe has always been with them that if a computer does not tell them what is wrong they dont even bother to scratch their heads to figure out the problem. I swear there is hardly any true mechanics these days. The computer is great but it is not the bible.

[WK Specialist]

Originally Posted by falcon10

When the liberty had the diesel i heard from many maybe just hear-say but was told it was hard to find a dealer that had a tech that could handle the engine.

I know how hard it is for DC to support an existing gas engine(even ones that been around for years) let alone a diesel that is not even cummins. They may send you to a mercedes dealer and rape you with their prices.

My gripe has always been with them that if a computer does not tell them what is wrong they dont even bother to scratch their heads to figure out the problem. I swear there is hardly any true mechanics these days. The computer is great but it is not the bible.

Couldn't agree more.

[merlinTec]

Originally Posted by falcon10

When the liberty had the diesel i heard from many maybe just hear-say but was told it was hard to find a dealer that had a tech that could handle the engine.

I know how hard it is for DC to support an existing gas engine(even ones that been around for years) let alone a diesel that is not even cummins. They may send you to a mercedes dealer and rape you with their prices.

My gripe has always been with them that if a computer does not tell them what is wrong they dont even bother to scratch their heads to figure out the problem. I swear there is hardly any true mechanics these days. The computer is great but it is not the bible.

Hi
Well at least you have this forum and the info in it to support you.

[flyrx]

Originally Posted by insmanblue

I wonder if one can buy an extended warranty for the CRD from DC?

Yes, got the 7yr/100000mi warranty with mine.

[Eckhard]

Though impressive, these tests do not prove durability. These are ideal conditions for an engine. They don't simulate real life. Starts, stops, short trips to the corner store are what kills an engine. Corrosion is not simulated at all. My car is exposed to a salt spray a good 4 months of the years with all of the road deicing we do here. We get temperature extremes from 90 deg F to -30 deg F every year, relative humidity approaching 100% at all temps. In short it looks good, but time and regular useage are the real tests.

I read an article about a stationary diesel in a power plant that ran for a good number of years and when it was rebuilt the bearing journals were like new. They never got to touch each other as it was constantly at temperature and the oil pressure was never interrupted.

Don't get me wrong, I still want one and, as soon as I can swing, it there will be one in the driveway.

[2007GrandDiesel]

I wonder if the flat out operation would actually come closer to simulating real world driving. Driving a constant 140MPH is certainly harder work on an engine than what most people would ever do. The turbo would be at or near full boost most of the time. But yes I agree, steady state driving in general does not simulate day to day use.