Do you own a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel and are curious about whether it has a hose in the valley without the need to remove the manifold? In this article, we will discuss some quick tricks to help you identify whether your WK2 has the hose in the valley to save you some stress or even a bill to find out.
1. Early Models vs. Late Models
The first point to consider is the manufacturing year of your WK2 Diesel. Early models, typically those produced between 2011 and late 2013, usually do not have the hose in the valley. The transition to models with the hose started around late 2013.
2. Transmission Type
A significant clue to determine whether your WK2 Diesel has the hose in the valley is the type of transmission it has. If your vehicle is equipped with an eight-speed transmission, you will have the plastic sump that gets replaced during a transmission service, which indicates the presence of the hose in the valley. On the other hand, if you have a five-speed transmission with a metal sump and gasket, then you will not have the hose in the valley.
3. Headlight Design
Another way to identify the presence of the hose in the valley is by examining the headlights of your WK2 Diesel. If your vehicle is a facelift model with specific headlight design features, you will have the hose in the valley. Conversely, if your vehicle is a pre-facelift model with a different headlight design, then you can be certain that it does not have the hose in the valley.
4. Turbo Configuration
For a more hands-on approach, you can inspect the turbo configuration. This can be a quick way to determine the presence of the hose in the valley. If the spout for the intake of the turbo is all one piece, then your WK2 Diesel does not have the hose in the valley.
The sure-fire way to confirm whether you do have the hose in the valley is again, by inspecting the aluminium housing on the front of the turbo. If you find a flange with two Allen key bolts connecting the intercooler hose spout to the main body of the turbo, you can be sure that you have the hose in the valley. This is a straightforward method to verify the presence of the hose without the need for much complex disassembly.
So here are several ways to identify whether your WK2 has the hose in the valley. You can consider the manufacturing year, transmission type, headlight design, turbo and intercooler hose configuration, or do a quick inspection for the flange.
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