Tomasito

Just got the word, the heep's finally fixed.
Asked the dealer if there was any issues with break in after the head/cylinder replacement, they say no problem. Apparently Chrysler won't cover the cost of the engine oil though... Lol
I should asked for reimbursement of the oil thu drained, if that's the case..
But seriously, has anyone had issues after the infamous engine tick fix???

Grand Umpah

'12 JKUR built in August 2011 with the head problem in cylinder #2 at about 8K miles, repaired at 12K miles. I'm now at 35K and no problems at all.

Tomasito

So it was fixed and now it's been good?!?
Awesome!!

Smitty12JKU

The only stories I have heard of reoccurrence were the early replacements with the same head. I have heard of no problems with the new head. I am waiting for mine to show up because I still have the bad heads at 12k miles still no problems yet.

cormac827

What bike dates has issues and how can I find build date?

2012 jk no issues yet with 27k

Grand Umpah

I'm pretty sure the build date is on the sticker on your driver's side door jam.

murdermode

Ok so I have been hearing a knock from my engine, well more of a tick. Should I have that looked at? 2014 JK Sport

Tomasito

You could mention it to the mech, it would be beneficial for you to have them look at it, and get paperwork. I went to three different dealers and was told that it was how they sounded, perfectly normal. But unless there was no engine code, they couldn't justify pulling the valve covers off to inspect for improper valve clereances.
The tick on the driver side is normal, so I've read... But there is a second ticking on the passenger side that is associated with the valves.
You should be able to hear the differences.

Collyn

no problems with mine since the head replacements. But, like you said, they didn't even REPLACE the fluids. Recycled all fluids back into the motor. Didn't even change the oil. Glad it has a warranty. I came home a flushed all fluids and changed the oil. No leaks. No ticks. Nada. The guy did a good job, I know the fluid part wasn't his call. He was the one that told me to change it all. Haha. Said Jeeps step by step doesn't call for the oil to even be drained. And only calls for the coolant level to be checked and topped back off.

cormac827

My build date is 2/12 so I must have the problem head? Just no issue as of yet