3.8 v6
11-06-2008 | 11:51 AM
#32
JK Jedi
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,470
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From: Westchester, NY
I like the Aluminum heads on the Cast Iron Block Technology. Finally taking it in next week for them to tell me the oil leaking externally from the gasket between the head and Block and starting the stain the driver's side of the block is "Normal" at 12,000. First noticed at 5k and they said if they messed with it it would get worse. Oil level never has dropped noticeably. Don't think it is the timing chain cover because the leak is too high and definitely isolated to the gasket line.
It’s going to be a long day at the dealership:
Warranty Stuff being checked out:
1. Leaking front diff cover since new no drips.
2. Leaking and Squalling front Pinion for last 6k miles no drips yet
3. Clunky Steering like everyone else
4. Check for manifold cracks.
4. Engine Leak as mentioned above
5. Seem to always loose a little antifreeze from the overflow bottle
6. Right front tire feathering from day one. They gave me a re-alignment at 3K but didn't seem to make a difference.
Hell Roof leaks are least of my concerns
It’s going to be a long day at the dealership:
Warranty Stuff being checked out:
1. Leaking front diff cover since new no drips.
2. Leaking and Squalling front Pinion for last 6k miles no drips yet
3. Clunky Steering like everyone else
4. Check for manifold cracks.
4. Engine Leak as mentioned above
5. Seem to always loose a little antifreeze from the overflow bottle
6. Right front tire feathering from day one. They gave me a re-alignment at 3K but didn't seem to make a difference.
Hell Roof leaks are least of my concerns
Leaking Soft Top
Torque Converter Shudder
Clunky Steering
Rough Idle
Leaking Tranny Seal
Squeaking Brakes
So far, none it has been fixed.
11-06-2008 | 01:06 PM
#34
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Had a couple of Jeeps with the 4.0, great motors! The 3.8, I have gotten used to it and I am going to work with it. My jeep runs great, knock on wood I havent had any troubles with it and I love it! 
The jeep has over 20000 miles and it rocks! 
When its time I will go buy another new one to replace this one! I just hope they offer the SRT HEMI as an engine option from the factory! 
Too much money to swap out now! My 3.8 is going to have to work for me now!
The jeep has over 20000 miles and it rocks! When its time I will go buy another new one to replace this one! I just hope they offer the SRT HEMI as an engine option from the factory! Too much money to swap out now! My 3.8 is going to have to work for me now!
11-06-2008 | 03:49 PM
#35
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 367
Likes: 0
From: Wenatchee, WA
I just bought a used one with 49K miles. Engine is smooth as silk. First time I checked the oil after a 200 mile trip I was shocked to see it down a quart, but it was just serviced, so I topped it off and it has not dropped since.
I do have a cracked Ex manifold, but that will be replaced next week. Other than that, I am very thrilled to not see water or other fluid leaks, and everything seems to work as advertised. I figured with 49K miles I am probably among the higher mileage group and the rig seems to be just fine (so maybe there is hope after the bugs are worked out).
I must say, as my first Jeep....it really is a "Jeep thing" as I enjoy every moment of driving it. It was particularly fun when stuck in traffic the other day, to just pull over the curb, across a vacant field and out to another road. My wife said every guy behind me had a look on their face that said "I want one......"
I do have a cracked Ex manifold, but that will be replaced next week. Other than that, I am very thrilled to not see water or other fluid leaks, and everything seems to work as advertised. I figured with 49K miles I am probably among the higher mileage group and the rig seems to be just fine (so maybe there is hope after the bugs are worked out).
I must say, as my first Jeep....it really is a "Jeep thing" as I enjoy every moment of driving it. It was particularly fun when stuck in traffic the other day, to just pull over the curb, across a vacant field and out to another road. My wife said every guy behind me had a look on their face that said "I want one......"
Like maybe a Hemi Inline. 
11-06-2008 | 06:06 PM
#38
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 97
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From: Ringgold GA
Hey Stuka
Can you please PM me and let me know what your dealer has to say? I'm not sure what to think. My idle issue wasn't there when new. Yet I'm not sure if its normal. I did a poll and 47% of the respondents said they felt a slight rough idle or hiccup/miss during idle. Thats allot.
Can you please PM me and let me know what your dealer has to say? I'm not sure what to think. My idle issue wasn't there when new. Yet I'm not sure if its normal. I did a poll and 47% of the respondents said they felt a slight rough idle or hiccup/miss during idle. Thats allot.
