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Old 02-09-2011, 01:18 AM
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My jk has always had a quiet tick to it's idle, but over night it has started a loud tick that can be heard driving down the interstate. Mechanics say that it's valves,litters,and/or rockers... Please help it's almost embarrassing as much as it is worrisome.
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Old 02-09-2011, 05:23 AM
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Is the engine oil level normal? There have been issues with some percentage of 3.8 Wrangler motors using oil. If it is full on oil, and it is a ticking and not a deeper knocking sound, then as you mentioned they need to check out the valve train I would think.

Does your 08 still have a warranty? I would not run it long with that noise.
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Old 02-09-2011, 10:15 AM
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It's definitely at ticking not a knock, it's only during certain RPMS.
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...e-any-thoughts

See this thread that I started. Same issue that I am having.
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that's how mine started, ended with a new engine. hope you figure it out.
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Crap! Don't tell me that! =P
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Old 02-11-2011, 02:54 PM
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Yep! I spun a crankshaft bearing. They are starting the engine replacement process starts Monday.
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