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Good advice from Sergejs. Thank You! Cooler hopefully can be flushed since oil runs in pipes and pipes are connected to cooling ribs. Debris should come out. As for the converter, there is either a repair or a new one. Checking out that issue. I'll be back for final info and hopefully a car on the road again. Btw, a transmission from a 3,3 l petrol engine is available. Gear ratio difference, but will work(?)

Thanks a lot for valuable information! I will follow your advice about getting a properly checked one and also the converter - (really necessary?) Oil with metal in it is no good - should the cooler be flushed also? I suppose the smaller pieces have been circulating for some time. i suppose i can fix the job except the opening up of the box and the converter. maybe its rather simple, but first time it will be... Thanks again! I'll innform you on progress.

Well, gearbox gone, lots of metal fragments in bottom tray. Not repairable at moderate Costs. Next question: will any generation IV gearbox fit in. That is from both diesel and gas engines? I can find out what gearbox i have, but how to be sure a used one will fit in exactly??

Check out the HP fuel pump. Cheap repair as there is rater common that three steel balls that closes return fuel as pump rotates, get worn out. That is, getting smaller and are stuck for a split second so pressure falls and engine is cutting out. This is what an expert on diesel-electro told me. Some work though, getting the pump out...

I had it done, replacing it! Used gearbox from Lithuania. Lokal workshop did the job Cost: £ 2500.

OBD scanner to be ordered tomorrow.

Thanks a lot, my friend! New filter has been ordered. Also correct ATF oil will be refilled. I'ĺl keep you informed of any progress in fixing this problem.

Thanks for the answer. Here are some information It's a 2005 GV, 235.000 km, no OBD-codes yet...hard to get, had this car now for 5 years, hadde a fuel pump issue solved 3 years ago with cutting out at acceleration. Service history is poor, but done properly in my time. The behaviour now is almost the same as with the cutting out, but then the engine stopped and had to be restarted. Now the engine runs ok! Feels like its jumping out of gear if fitted with a manual gearbox. After two weeks with no use it has become much worse so to speak as it started "jumping" when rpm increased both forward and much more in reverse. As a consequense I now suspect the transmission in some way. Oil level checked to be ok. A little brownish colour though. I suppose I need OBD - codes to start with, but have no suitable instrument at this time. A lokal workshop has one, but must bring the car o them, and thats a challenge. I'm no expert, but as a Chrysler ovner there is always something "going on". Hopefully, this info can help figuering out the next step to get the Chrysler on the road again.

Anyone with a Quick fix? Won't drive either way, but less jumping in forward mode. Feels like it's slipping

I believe this is a fuel pump issue. The pump unable to deliver high pressure fuel to the rail. Reason is worn out stainless small steel roller balls that get stuck in conic channels as pump rotates. Get 4 New balls, exchange them yourself and problem solved.

I suggest you check the fuel pump first. Common problem with these engines. In my case all other plausible reasons for cutting out were tried out first. Major mistake! Cutting out is as simple as fuel shortage or lack of fuel when accelerating. Just remove the pump and let a diesel expert have a look, can be repaired mostly, not replaced:)

Solved this problem on my 2005 GV. After a massive exchange and cleanup of sensors, filters, fuel filter housing etc. the remaining cause had to be the fuel pump itself. Handed it over to a mechanic who confirmed that two out of three return valves were stuck. This led to a drop in fuel pressure or lack of fuel to the injectors as only 1/3 of the diesel could pass. Replaced the small steel balls of the right size and problem fixed. These balls came in a small bag and was easily fitted. These balls get worn out over the years. I see a lot of frustrated GV owners out there, like myself. Great car except for all that needs fixing all the time A lot of interesting ideas in this forum, but don't get carried away. Engine cutting out at acceleration must be fuel starvation. Take it from there. Check the moving parts first....they always wear out first...

I suggest you replace the alernator or check out the diodes or circuits on it My garage insists on this and saying that 9 out of 10 batrery drain issues has a cause in the alternator. I did this replacement at cost £150 (1500 NOK) problem fixed

Well, temerature rising is natural when cooling is not sufficient, as simple as that! Had the same problem. Now solved? 1. Install a new radiator (it will eventually start leaking anyway on these models) 2. Replace the thermostate. This is quite å job so why not replace timing belt and waterpump when at it? I did this in two days in my garage - diy guy as i am. Car turned out good as new and temperature never rises even when pulling a heavy trailer. Flushing won't clear the radiator. After this job i guess i'll keep the car a couple more years....thousands of dollars saved. It's a 2005 GV, 2,8 crd, 230.000 km

Yes, should have tested more parts before replacing them. That's true. Ebay is rather cheap...My MAP sensor was actually completely emmpty so needed replacing. The overall issue was the fuel pump though. Glad it turned out well. Fault codes are somewhat unspecified so when it comes to fuel pump, pressure and injectors there are a number of possible solutions. This forum is very handy in ways of adressing the problem issues, but most of us are diy-guys. Some are experts and we should be glad for them sharing their knowledge.