possible problems with some 3.6 pentastar engines
05-08-2012 | 10:14 PM
#111
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 165
Likes: 2
From: Temecula, CA
I forgot to post what the tech said about my head replacement. Here is what he said......
"Customer states vehicle makes loud ticking noise : check and advise
Verified customer concern and found tick on drivers side. Isolated noise under valve cover and contacted Star center and was advised to remove valve cover and inspect lifters.
Removed intake, valve cover and camshafts. Found spongy lifter and others were LOOSE in the bore.
Measured bore and submitted data to Chysler and was advised to replace head and lifter.
Opted to replace ALL lifters in case of unidentified failure.
Replaced head, lifters and re-installed all removed components.
Test drove and no tick was heard. Vehicle drove good"
I like the fact the mechanic opted to replace ALL the lifters and not just one!
Hopefully this little bit of information will help others if and when they have theirs worked on for reference.
All is still well with mine except a slight oil burning smell I can't find. Have degreased and degreased till I am blue in the face. Everything is dry but can't figure out where the burning oil smell is coming from, nor can the dealership.
"Customer states vehicle makes loud ticking noise : check and advise
Verified customer concern and found tick on drivers side. Isolated noise under valve cover and contacted Star center and was advised to remove valve cover and inspect lifters.
Removed intake, valve cover and camshafts. Found spongy lifter and others were LOOSE in the bore.
Measured bore and submitted data to Chysler and was advised to replace head and lifter.
Opted to replace ALL lifters in case of unidentified failure.
Replaced head, lifters and re-installed all removed components.
Test drove and no tick was heard. Vehicle drove good"
I like the fact the mechanic opted to replace ALL the lifters and not just one!
Hopefully this little bit of information will help others if and when they have theirs worked on for reference.
All is still well with mine except a slight oil burning smell I can't find. Have degreased and degreased till I am blue in the face. Everything is dry but can't figure out where the burning oil smell is coming from, nor can the dealership.
Something to look into.
05-09-2012 | 02:41 PM
#114
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
I forgot to post what the tech said about my head replacement. Here is what he said......
"Customer states vehicle makes loud ticking noise : check and advise
Verified customer concern and found tick on drivers side. Isolated noise under valve cover and contacted Star center and was advised to remove valve cover and inspect lifters.
Removed intake, valve cover and camshafts. Found spongy lifter and others were LOOSE in the bore.
Measured bore and submitted data to Chysler and was advised to replace head and lifter.
Opted to replace ALL lifters in case of unidentified failure.
Replaced head, lifters and re-installed all removed components.
Test drove and no tick was heard. Vehicle drove good"
I like the fact the mechanic opted to replace ALL the lifters and not just one!
Hopefully this little bit of information will help others if and when they have theirs worked on for reference.
All is still well with mine except a slight oil burning smell I can't find. Have degreased and degreased till I am blue in the face. Everything is dry but can't figure out where the burning oil smell is coming from, nor can the dealership.
"Customer states vehicle makes loud ticking noise : check and advise
Verified customer concern and found tick on drivers side. Isolated noise under valve cover and contacted Star center and was advised to remove valve cover and inspect lifters.
Removed intake, valve cover and camshafts. Found spongy lifter and others were LOOSE in the bore.
Measured bore and submitted data to Chysler and was advised to replace head and lifter.
Opted to replace ALL lifters in case of unidentified failure.
Replaced head, lifters and re-installed all removed components.
Test drove and no tick was heard. Vehicle drove good"
I like the fact the mechanic opted to replace ALL the lifters and not just one!
Hopefully this little bit of information will help others if and when they have theirs worked on for reference.
All is still well with mine except a slight oil burning smell I can't find. Have degreased and degreased till I am blue in the face. Everything is dry but can't figure out where the burning oil smell is coming from, nor can the dealership.
05-09-2012 | 04:12 PM
#115
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 527
Likes: 0
From: Triad, NC
Was contacted by Jeep Customer Care today regarding the ticking issue on my 2012; still waiting to here back from dealer, they wanted a few days to investigate; JCC said they will contact dealer tomorrow and get back to me, haven't had it back to shop yet 'til I hear more...
05-10-2012 | 02:27 AM
#116
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
I forgot to post what the tech said about my head replacement. Here is what he said......
"Customer states vehicle makes loud ticking noise : check and advise
Verified customer concern and found tick on drivers side. Isolated noise under valve cover and contacted Star center and was advised to remove valve cover and inspect lifters.
Removed intake, valve cover and camshafts. Found spongy lifter and others were LOOSE in the bore.
Measured bore and submitted data to Chysler and was advised to replace head and lifter.
Opted to replace ALL lifters in case of unidentified failure.
Replaced head, lifters and re-installed all removed components.
Test drove and no tick was heard. Vehicle drove good"
I like the fact the mechanic opted to replace ALL the lifters and not just one!
Hopefully this little bit of information will help others if and when they have theirs worked on for reference.
All is still well with mine except a slight oil burning smell I can't find. Have degreased and degreased till I am blue in the face. Everything is dry but can't figure out where the burning oil smell is coming from, nor can the dealership.
"Customer states vehicle makes loud ticking noise : check and advise
Verified customer concern and found tick on drivers side. Isolated noise under valve cover and contacted Star center and was advised to remove valve cover and inspect lifters.
Removed intake, valve cover and camshafts. Found spongy lifter and others were LOOSE in the bore.
Measured bore and submitted data to Chysler and was advised to replace head and lifter.
Opted to replace ALL lifters in case of unidentified failure.
Replaced head, lifters and re-installed all removed components.
Test drove and no tick was heard. Vehicle drove good"
I like the fact the mechanic opted to replace ALL the lifters and not just one!
Hopefully this little bit of information will help others if and when they have theirs worked on for reference.
All is still well with mine except a slight oil burning smell I can't find. Have degreased and degreased till I am blue in the face. Everything is dry but can't figure out where the burning oil smell is coming from, nor can the dealership.
05-10-2012 | 12:19 PM
#119
JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 524
Likes: 3
From: Maine
Just out of curiousity...how loud is the ticking? I hear a very small amount when I'm at the bank drive up window. Sounds more like exhaust ticking. I have a 2012 Rubicon built November 21, 2011. Would like to know what to listen for....
05-10-2012 | 01:18 PM
#120
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by stonewhite
Just out of curiousity...how loud is the ticking? I hear a very small amount when I'm at the bank drive up window. Sounds more like exhaust ticking. I have a 2012 Rubicon built November 21, 2011. Would like to know what to listen for....