Meet the Jeep - An Introduction to my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD WK/WH

An introduction to my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK/WH. Featuring what has gone wrong, what I've done to it and what still needs doing. Diesel engine, cooling, water pump, hoses, servicing, brakes, power steering and tyres, also paint and bodywork along with interior trim parts. It's all here in this video!
Diesel engine is the Mercedes-Benz OM642
Auto transmission is the NAG1 W5A580
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[@edwardmukama9607]

Bravo! I admire you're smartness which you're showing to the Jeep, restoring it to its original appearance

[@haroldwonder446]

I own the same vehicle only a 2008, and run into the same list of stuff that needed attention. Water pump is still holding on but I created a heart attack for myself on the first oil change not realizing that the large O ring seal on the oil filter cap had a special grove that it fit in. All north american cars usually have spin on filters so was not familiar with this style. I rolled it right to the top lip of the cap, and after driving for some 50Kms oil pressure light went on, immediately shut it down and the car now has been undercoated to avoid rust from salt on the winter hwys. Corrected the problem and have put on another 100,000 kms since then. If you are not a tinkerer then this car is not for you, but it has been one of best I have owned over the years, just something about diesels. All the best from Manitoba, Canada, Harold.

[@autoknight747]

Great to hear from you in Canada. I bet the winter conditions can be tough there and the Jeep a useful and rugged work horse. Some of the best things about making KZbin videos are the comments like this. I really like hearing about shared experiences on cars, so thank you!

[@Daniel-vs7qm]

Quick very important tip... when a glowplug goes bad change all of them. If you need to change glowplug module, use ONLY beru brand (oem) . I learned the hard way, bought cheaper one and it fried 2 brand new glow plugs. Long story short, it cost couple thousand dollars CAd trying to diagnose glowplug issues. Atleast now i know lol and hopefully it helps someone else.

[@SCreasy]

Got mine coming on Friday, super excited

[@autoknight747]

Excellent. What model have you bought?

[@SCreasy]

@@autoknight747 2005 also but in a dark Green 😍 will check out more of your videos for sure

[@autoknight747]

@@SCreasy Enjoy the Jeep and I hope some of my videos prove useful!

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

I just picked up a 2008 Laredo CRD to use as a winter beater. I've spent over three grand so far, but I'm getting close to finished for this year.

[@TheHortond]

Seems like it would be good for postal workers in the US.

[@stephenpenfold9301]

Great motor, having had a couple of the previous models (wj) I bought my first wk last August, these Jeeps are under rated, important to add the correct slip additives in both front and rear axles, got mine for a bargain price and have spent just over £1k getting it to where it should be, the only thing to do is a good set of all terrain tyres and maybe a chip but absolutely love it, enjoy

[@hylandshire]

I’ve just bought one of these where they’re actually very rare over here in the US, and i’ve had to do a water pump and the oil cooler seals already. I still love it though and like you, it was such a bargain, I couldn’t say no.

[@autoknight747]

Hey, I didn’t know you could get the diesels there. I’ve just checked your channel and it all looks interesting stuff, lots to watch - subscribed!

[@hylandshire]

@@autoknight747 I'm loving it so far...Some "Mercedes quirks" are annoying but we muddle through!

[@okjoe5561]

I noticed your sweatshirt matches that old people interior. Anyway, I have the 2006 since it was new, I've replaced the water pump, the starter, and normal things like the brakes and shocks. The one thing to watch out for is the ignition switch, if that goes bad your dashboard lights will flicker when you're driving; there was a recall in the U.S. and Chrysler changed mine for free.

[@robbycrawley1569]

I have an 08 limited crd. Same color

[@Nick-bp7jf]

Hi. I have had my WH for 7 years now and love it. Did you have any issues when you changed your coolant? Did it have air lock issues etc? Any tips would be great as about to do mine. A Mercedes specialist did my last coolant change and made a pigs ear of it. Thanks.

[@autoknight747]

No problem with air locks, in fact it was one of the easiest coolant changes I’ve done. During gradual refilling, I removed the narrow rubber coolant hose from the plastic junction on one the heater hoses close to the bulkhead, which allowed air to escape while refilling. I allowed any other air to escape through there during warm up and then refitted, tightened, took for a drive, allowed to cool overnight and topped up coolant reservoir to the max on the cold engine. The level hasn’t moved since!

[@nikittak5549]

COULD ANYONE TELL ME WHERE THE (MAP) SENSORE IS ON THESE CARS. MANIFOLD ABSOLOUTE PRESSURE SENSOR. THANK YOU. PICTURES PLEASE.

[@paulellwood1597]

Nice car, way better than people realise. I have the 5.7 HEMI, it's a hoot.

[@autoknight747]

They feel very robust and purposeful. Always feels weird when I go between this and my Smart car, two extremes!

[@paulellwood1597]

@@autoknight747 Yes, bit of a contrast there! I had a smart for two as a loaner once from SPR Autos in Stockport and it was surprisingly good on the motorway.

[@freedomcontrolled6190]

What on earth are multi pin sockets? You were talking about changing the transmission fluid?

[@Nick-bp7jf]

Hi. The transmission has a multi pin electrical socket that connects to the wiring that goes to the transmission control module. This socket can leak tranny fluid. Not a bad idea to replace it before that happens.

[@nigelgriffin1691]

Just in the process of buying a 2007 3.0 CRD Overlander. It's done 110,000 miles and it's very tidy. Just looking for something to get over the winter months while my SL Mercedes goes into hibernation until next April/May. These Jeeps seem tough and I won't be doing mega miles perhaps 200 per week. Any advice or comments would be appreciated

[@claudiocosterni6488]

Six months have passed. In the meantime, have you noticed that the name of that Grand Cherokee version is Overland and not Overlander?

[@glennmoore5880]

Hey @Auto Knight - did you get any info on the little part for the ultrasonic cover? If you haven't let me know and I'll snap you a pic, I may even have the part number. Nice WH BTW, much tidier than mine.

[@autoknight747]

Hey, thank you! Yes I found that little piece of plastic in the end. There is a chap who breaks these cars and he had one. You can see me fitting it in a later video!

[@dantheman5222]

have the same car in Australia but mine has the 5.7 Hemi engine and parts are getting harder to find these days gear oil front and rear diff 40 bucks a litre transfer case oil MOPAR only 90 bucks a litre engine oil 5w 20 fully synthetic 75 bucks for 4 litres 16 spark plugs 120 bucks don't buy a jeep if your poor or it will keep you poor lol but i do love mine great touring car the hemi use around 13-14 lts to the 100 km no matter how hard you drive it

[@carrot595]

14L/100 ?

[@dantheman5222]

@@carrot595 Steve yes mate under 14lts per 100

[@samdeakins5924]

Is it possible to own one of these cars without having the skills of and space to be a mechanic? Have been looking at these, xc90s etc, all seem to need lots of tinkering and DIY approach

[@autoknight747]

These are pretty old now and will need things doing, so unless you are able to maintain it you’ll need a reliable contact to do this for you, which will cost.

[@samdeakins5924]

@@autoknight747 thanks for the feedback. Worth doing In your opinion? Or going for a newer model. I’ve got a jeep renegade at the moment which is great but need more boot space. Also a 3L v6 would be nice !

[@toddshank5131]

I have that part your missing. If you give me an address I will send it to you.

[@vladradu9966]

Jeep is even less reliable than Land Rover and Fiat and that is quite hard to accomplish.

[@autoknight747]

That has not been my experience. The OM642 engine and NAG1 W5A580 transmission are Mercedes-Benz derived and very robust, great for massive mileages and strong enough to handle immense towing weights. Later Jeeps, when Fiat got involved, are a very different story and reliability/build quality is more of a concern with those.