Jeep CRD Turbocharger For Sale
Used, reconditioned and exchange Jeep CRD diesel turbochargers delivered across South Africa. 2.8L Garrett, 3.0L CRD V6, 2.5L MultiAir — fits Wrangler JK, Cherokee KJ, Grand Cherokee WK/WK2 and Liberty.
Exchange Programme
Send us your old turbo core and save. Exchange pricing from R5,000 on the popular 2.8L CRD Garrett unit.
Balanced & Tested
Reconditioned turbos are dynamically balanced and tested for shaft play, oil leaks, and boost response before dispatch.
Fast Courier Delivery
Turbos are compact enough for standard courier — delivered to your door or workshop in 1–3 business days.
Jeep Turbochargers In Stock
Browse our range of Jeep turbochargers. Click any turbo to request a quote.
Popular Variable Geometry 2.8L CRD Garrett Turbo
Code: GT2056V / 763360
- Garrett GT2056V
- Variable geometry vanes
- Electronic actuator
Popular Variable Geometry 3.0L CRD V6 Garrett Turbo
Code: GTB2056VKL / 764809
- Garrett GTB2056VKL
- Variable geometry vanes
- Shares platform with Mercedes OM642
Variable Geometry 2.0L MultiJet Turbo
Code: Garrett/BorgWarner
- Variable geometry turbo
- Common rail diesel
- Electronic wastegate
Fixed Geometry 1.4L MultiAir IHI Turbo
Code: IHI RHF3
- IHI compact turbo
- Shared with Fiat 500 platform
- Internal wastegate
Twin-Scroll 2.0L GME Twin-Scroll Turbo
Code: Continental
- Continental twin-scroll turbo
- Integrated into engine architecture
- eTorque mild-hybrid compatible
Variable Geometry 3.0L EcoDiesel Garrett Turbo
Code: Garrett GV50V
- Garrett GV50V
- Variable geometry vanes
- VM Motori V6 diesel application
Fixed Geometry 1.3L GSE Turbo
Code: Garrett/IHI
- Compact turbo unit
- GSE FireFly engine platform
- Electronic wastegate
Jeep Turbo Price Guide
Indicative pricing for Jeep turbochargers in South Africa. Exchange pricing available on most units.
| Jeep Model (Engine) | Turbo Unit | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee KJ/KK (2.8 CRD) | Garrett GT2056V | R5,000 – R12,000 |
| Wrangler JK (2.8 CRD) | Garrett GT2056V | R5,000 – R12,000 |
| Grand Cherokee WK2 (3.0 CRD) | Garrett GTB2056VKL | R8,000 – R18,000 |
| Grand Cherokee WK2 (EcoDiesel) | Garrett GV50V | R10,000 – R15,000 |
| Cherokee KL (2.0 Diesel) | Garrett / BorgWarner | R4,000 – R12,000 |
| Compass / Renegade (1.4T) | IHI RHF3 | R4,000 – R12,000 |
| Compass / Renegade (1.3T) | Garrett / IHI | R5,000 – R15,000 |
| Wrangler JL / GC WL (2.0T) | Continental twin-scroll | R8,000 – R15,000 |
Exchange pricing requires return of your old turbo core. Contact us for exact pricing.
Turbo Options: Used, Recon & Exchange
Exchange / Recon
Send us your old turbo and receive a fully reconditioned unit in return. New bearings, seals, and balanced cartridge. Actuators tested and calibrated. The most popular option — 6-month to 1-year warranty depending on service level.
From R3,750 (basic recon)
Used / Second-Hand
Removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle. Inspected for shaft play, oil leaks, and vane operation. The most affordable option when your budget is tight. Fitment warranty included.
From R4,000
New OE / Aftermarket
Brand new Garrett, IHI, or aftermarket turbo unit. Comes with new gaskets, oil feed/return lines, and full manufacturer warranty. The premium choice for maximum peace of mind and lifespan.
From R8,000
How to Extend Turbo Life on SA Roads
A replacement turbo on a 2.8L CRD or 3.0L CRD V6 is not a cheap fix, so the smart move is to get the most out of the one already bolted to your engine. South African driving — highway runs between cities, hot summer temperatures, and long stretches of altitude around Gauteng — is exactly the workload that punishes turbo bearings. The four habits below will comfortably add 100,000 km to the service life of any variable-geometry Jeep turbo.
1. Cool-down idle after highway runs. After a sustained highway drive — Jo'burg to Durban, Cape Town to PE — the turbo shaft is spinning at over 120,000 rpm and the housing is glowing. Switching the engine off immediately causes residual oil in the bearing to carbonise into coke on the shaft, the hallmark of early Jeep turbo failure. Let the engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before keying off. This simple habit is worth more than any aftermarket oil cooler.
2. Oil service intervals matter more than you think. Turbo bearings are lubricated by engine oil, and diesel Jeeps should be serviced every 5,000 km, not the 10,000 km FCA recommends and not the 15,000 km interval that suits petrol engines. Diesel oil shears down faster, and soot contamination accelerates bearing wear. Use an OEM-spec low-SAPS oil (MS-11106 for the 3.0L CRD) and change the oil filter every service — a partially blocked filter can starve the turbo of oil on cold starts.
3. Warm the engine before boost. On a cold start, especially on winter mornings in Joburg or Bloemfontein, oil viscosity is high and it takes 60–90 seconds for the turbo to see proper lubrication. Drive gently for the first kilometre or two and avoid asking for full boost until the coolant temperature gauge starts to move. Flooring a cold diesel is the fastest way to wipe out a turbo bearing.
4. Understand what causes coking. Short trips (under 15 minutes) never get the oil hot enough to burn off moisture and fuel dilution, so sludge builds up in the oil feed line to the turbo. Combined with extended service intervals and no cool-down, this is the trifecta that kills Jeep CRD turbos at 120,000 km when they should easily do 250,000 km. If your driving is mostly short urban trips, shorten the service interval further or plan a monthly highway run to boil off contaminants. And if your turbo has already spun a bearing and sent debris downstream, do not fit a replacement turbo without first pulling the intercooler and inspecting for swarf — it is far cheaper than a second failure, or a compromised engine replacement down the line.
Buying a Replacement Jeep Turbocharger in South Africa
Turbo failure is one of the most common issues on diesel Jeep models in South Africa. The Cherokee KJ's 2.8L CRD Garrett turbo is particularly prone to electronic actuator failure, while the Grand Cherokee WK2's 3.0L CRD V6 turbo can suffer from sticking variable geometry vanes due to carbon buildup. Before ordering a replacement, it helps to read up on CRD diesel turbo failure symptoms and repair costs so you can confirm the diagnosis and budget accurately.
The good news is that the 3.0L CRD turbo shares its platform with the Mercedes OM642 engine, making it one of the more available Jeep diesel parts in SA. We source turbos from both Jeep-specific stripping yards and the broader Mercedes parts network, and we can supply matching turbo intake and boost components — boost sensors, intake hoses, and MAF units — at the same time so the air side is replaced as a complete system. Be warned though — when a turbo fails catastrophically and spun oil starves the engine of lubrication, bearing damage follows quickly and you may be looking at more than just a turbo bill.
For petrol turbo models like the Compass 1.4L MultiAir and the Wrangler JL 2.0L GME, turbo issues are less common but replacement parts are available. Check our complete engines if a turbo replacement alone won't solve the problem, and inspect the damaged head for ingested turbo shrapnel if the compressor wheel came apart.
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