2007-12-12 03:20:15 · 6 answers · asked by John W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
chasis and springs wont support a diesel. Diesels way amost twice as much a s a gas engine. You might be able to ust the new 3.8 V6 chrysler diesel but that is a huge task.
2007-12-12 04:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-11 03:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure folly. Diesel engines are expensive and the entire vehicle is designed for the use of these engines. You would have to replace the engine $7,000.00, the transmission $3500.00, the fuel system $1,500.00, the wiring harnesses, $800.00, the front suspension $1,000.00. Why don't you just trade it in on a diesel Liberty?
2007-12-12 07:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Never say never.
Here you go and the people to do it.
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/archive/index.php/f-30.html
This will give you the information to make your own decision from people who actually have DONE it and no guessing.
Good Luck
More
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/cummins-diesel-conversions/12292-diesel-jeep.html
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/showthread.php?p=220087#post220087
This should get you going. If you go with a Non Tier Rated engine and some tier I, you have mechanical throttle control, and so a much easier installation.
Have thought about it, but no real time.
Keep US POSTED!!
Here is one with 6.5. http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=5911
2007-12-12 09:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have more money than you know what to do with, forget this idea. It would require a complete engine change, chassis upgrade and lots of new wiring. It would be cheaper to purchase a new vehicle. If it's for a hobby, it will keep you busy for a long, long time. Good luck with it.
2007-12-12 03:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by Cecil n 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
try few forums
www.jeepforum.com
www.jeepsunlimited.com
2 good ones
2007-12-12 03:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by clubbjr1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋