Hello from a Brit in Ft.Lauderdale

[Jeza]

Afternoon everyone!

I've just purchased my first 2005 Liberty...unfortunately I think I got abit screwed over, so she's already in for some repair work, but hey, what can I expect from a foreigner in the scam capital of the US.
Either way, I'm keeping her and when she's back she should be raring to go!
Looking forward to picking your brains!

 

[tommudd]

Welcome
What all is wrong with it ?

 

[turblediesel]

Not many shops do well with these engines. Timing belt/water pump replacements are critical. Always give it a good warm-up and a couple minutes at idle before shut-down. Get rid of the original ceramic glow-plugs before they eat the engine.

I can make you a good deal on some 7 volt metal glow-plugs that are unsuitable for my Alaskan climate. Brand new, never installed.

 

[LibertyTC]

Hello Jeza, is this a 2005 gasoline 3.7 or diesel (Crd) engine?

 

[Jeza]

Its a 3.7. So I brought the car after a test drive and knowledgeable, all be it novice knowledgeable walk around and go over by myself. All seemed good, I was happy, plugged a computer in and no concerns came up. Paid, sold as seen. 3 days later on the highway, the engine light came on and a considerable knocking from the engine, long story short...the guy i brought it from towed it back to his mechanic and its now with him getting fixed, new oil pump, piston rings, timing kit, machined heads etc, a couple Gs I wasn't expecting to pay so soon and definitely not on the lift kit, breaks etc I was wanting to start with. But, its done, its getting sorted. Like I said, I'm just going to pick your guys brains before anything else if that's cool?. I'm used to european hot hatches in the UK, not so much Jeeps.

 

[LibertyTC]

Wow..That's some major work to start off with. I feel your pain.
Hopefully everything turns out ok, and it runs great again soon.
Sure feel free to ask questions, we are here to help.

 

[turblediesel]

Whoops! I guessed wrong, ignore everthing I said.

Good luck with your Jeep!