Hello (again) jeepers! I traded my 2007 in back in 2012 due to my daughters car seat difficulties. Got a line a few weeks ago on a 2010 2 door sport with 89k on the odometer. I’m strongly considering buying it!! It has a few quirks, but mostly simple things. Working on a toy is almost as fun to me as driving them!

My main issue with the Jeep is (I believe) it needs some new lifters. Cold start, slight tick for only a second or two (same as the 2007 did) then quiet. Once it warms up, a tick shows up. Louder until it gets to operating temp. Faster/louder with increased throttle. I believe I can changed them out myself, but wanted to consult the group. I have done a bit of searching/reading through the threads on here. I basically want to know if I should buy the Jeep, or leave it alone I guess... any help? I was planning on camshaft, lifters, push rods, rockers, timing chain/sprocket and new gaskets while I’m in it.

That is what I ended up doing. I cleaned the daylights out of it (intending on keeping it) but after some research, I figured this would be one best left alone. So I took it back to my buddies house, and suggested he take it to car max to see what they offer. I want a toy, not a money pit. Lol. Thanks for the reply!!