Is it very hard to put a VM engine from a Liberty in a Wrangler? I
have a three year old Wrangler (TJ) that ate a valve out of warranty
and I want to put a diesel engine in for mileage even though I know it
really makes more economic sense just to go to the junkyard and get
another stock engine. My neighbor says that a non-Jeep diesel would be
a better bet such as a Toyota 1HZ or a Mercedes five cylinder. What has
to be changed out beides the wiring, mounts and transmission?

In my state they do not inspect for emissions on a diesel.

 

I'd say the entire fuel system (tank/lines/injector system/etc).

Hmm, just found this too which might give you some idea:

http://www.rocky-road.com/diesel.html

"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1122351294.639473.322710@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Is it very hard to put a VM engine from a Liberty in a Wrangler? I
> have a three year old Wrangler (TJ) that ate a valve out of warranty
> and I want to put a diesel engine in for mileage even though I know it
> really makes more economic sense just to go to the junkyard and get
> another stock engine. My neighbor says that a non-Jeep diesel would be
> a better bet such as a Toyota 1HZ or a Mercedes five cylinder. What has
> to be changed out beides the wiring, mounts and transmission?
>
> In my state they do not inspect for emissions on a diesel.
>

 

I'd say the entire fuel system (tank/lines/injector system/etc).

Hmm, just found this too which might give you some idea:

http://www.rocky-road.com/diesel.html

"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1122351294.639473.322710@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Is it very hard to put a VM engine from a Liberty in a Wrangler? I
> have a three year old Wrangler (TJ) that ate a valve out of warranty
> and I want to put a diesel engine in for mileage even though I know it
> really makes more economic sense just to go to the junkyard and get
> another stock engine. My neighbor says that a non-Jeep diesel would be
> a better bet such as a Toyota 1HZ or a Mercedes five cylinder. What has
> to be changed out beides the wiring, mounts and transmission?
>
> In my state they do not inspect for emissions on a diesel.
>

 

I'd say the entire fuel system (tank/lines/injector system/etc).

Hmm, just found this too which might give you some idea:

http://www.rocky-road.com/diesel.html

"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1122351294.639473.322710@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Is it very hard to put a VM engine from a Liberty in a Wrangler? I
> have a three year old Wrangler (TJ) that ate a valve out of warranty
> and I want to put a diesel engine in for mileage even though I know it
> really makes more economic sense just to go to the junkyard and get
> another stock engine. My neighbor says that a non-Jeep diesel would be
> a better bet such as a Toyota 1HZ or a Mercedes five cylinder. What has
> to be changed out beides the wiring, mounts and transmission?
>
> In my state they do not inspect for emissions on a diesel.
>

 

I'd say the entire fuel system (tank/lines/injector system/etc).

Hmm, just found this too which might give you some idea:

http://www.rocky-road.com/diesel.html

"Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1122351294.639473.322710@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Is it very hard to put a VM engine from a Liberty in a Wrangler? I
> have a three year old Wrangler (TJ) that ate a valve out of warranty
> and I want to put a diesel engine in for mileage even though I know it
> really makes more economic sense just to go to the junkyard and get
> another stock engine. My neighbor says that a non-Jeep diesel would be
> a better bet such as a Toyota 1HZ or a Mercedes five cylinder. What has
> to be changed out beides the wiring, mounts and transmission?
>
> In my state they do not inspect for emissions on a diesel.
>

 

According to the book I have the only reason the tank would need
replacement is if it were "terne plated". Is my tank terne plated? I
don't think so. Same with stock lines.

 

According to the book I have the only reason the tank would need
replacement is if it were "terne plated". Is my tank terne plated? I
don't think so. Same with stock lines.

 

According to the book I have the only reason the tank would need
replacement is if it were "terne plated". Is my tank terne plated? I
don't think so. Same with stock lines.

 

According to the book I have the only reason the tank would need
replacement is if it were "terne plated". Is my tank terne plated? I
don't think so. Same with stock lines.

 

I think you should immediately take out your engine out and start
taking measurements.
What state doesn't follow federal laws?
http://www.dieselnet.com/standards/us/light.html
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Bret Ludwig wrote:
>
> Is it very hard to put a VM engine from a Liberty in a Wrangler? I
> have a three year old Wrangler (TJ) that ate a valve out of warranty
> and I want to put a diesel engine in for mileage even though I know it
> really makes more economic sense just to go to the junkyard and get
> another stock engine. My neighbor says that a non-Jeep diesel would be
> a better bet such as a Toyota 1HZ or a Mercedes five cylinder. What has
> to be changed out beides the wiring, mounts and transmission?
>
> In my state they do not inspect for emissions on a diesel.