Enigne knocking/ticking

[profdlp]

Sorry I missed your thread when it started, but hope everything works out for you in the best way. :cheers:

 

[Jo6pak]

Wish mine was just the tensioners and such but my knock is back and down from the timing set. I definitely have a loud chatter from the chains but this knock sounds like a bad bearing. Sounds like the #6 area bottom. I do have an exhaust leak but not that major. Time for me to do some exploratory surgery before I throw parts at it. Not overly surprised and got three years out of it after my overheat and gasket failure. nervous.gif

Still no guarantee that that's all that went kaput.
I should have had the KJ back today, but he called me this morning to say that due to a miscommunication with the parts guy at the Jeep dealership, the rebuild kit they ordered did not come with everything they need. So, now it's pushed back to Monday:whymewhyme:

 

[Cherrie]

Still no guarantee that that's all that went kaput.

I should have had the KJ back today, but he called me this morning to say that due to a miscommunication with the parts guy at the Jeep dealership, the rebuild kit they ordered did not come with everything they need. So, now it's pushed back to Monday:whymewhyme:

At least the are trying to make sure all the parts they need are there. Waiting is difficult I know.

 

[02blue]

Still no guarantee that that's all that went kaput.
I should have had the KJ back today, but he called me this morning to say that due to a miscommunication with the parts guy at the Jeep dealership, the rebuild kit they ordered did not come with everything they need. So, now it's pushed back to Monday:whymewhyme:

I'm hoping you get good news on Monday. Keep us posted.

I'm not expecting to be happy with what I find. I'm going to start fiddling with mine tomorrow. I didn't drive it today but yesterday it was rather quiet with just the tensioner/chain chatter. The knock was almost silent and it was pretty cold, but still think it's just a matter of time now. :sad72:

 

[LibertyTC]

Don I hope all is well and that nothing further is wrong.
I look forward to your latest report card!

 

[Jo6pak]

Picked up the KJ today, took it out fro a quick drive, all seems A OK.

Timing chain kit, secondary tensioners, new thermostat, gaskets o-rings and all the little stuff.
They also replaced both valve cover gaskets, which I just did a few months back.

"Jeep Fund" is back to $0. So I probably won't see the Lift or LSD in the near future.

It's nice to have it back

 

[yellocoyote]

Glad it's back home.

 

[02blue]

Timing chain kit, secondary tensioners, new thermostat, gaskets o-rings and all the little stuff.
They also replaced both valve cover gaskets, which I just did a few months back.

Glad it turned out well for you. I'm still trying to figure mine out. I crawled all around under it over the weekend and the noise really seems like top-end. I think the knock is actually from the top near the back by #6. Too much echo in my garage and to much loud music in my youth. :rocking:

I definitely need some timing set help. Wicked chain chatter. Guess the chains will be okay but the tensioners are probably shot. Overall I may get away with just the heads. Might as well pull them and see what they look like.

 

[Jo6pak]

Now that the KJ is back a running fine, I have what may be a stupid question.

Would it be a good idea to do another oil change fairly quickly now?

I guess I figure since they put all those new parts into it, and were digging around in the engine it might be a good idea. Is it cheap insurance, or am I overthinking it?

 

[02blue]

I'd have to say it can't hurt to change it. Better safe than sorry.

I'll be pulling my heads this weekend. No choice now as I've got a slow leak I found this week. Noticed a rapid drop in coolant and lots of foam in the PCV tube even after a two hour drive. No short trips in the cold weather causing this foam. This is the real deal. Finally let go after over three years post overheat and the band-aid fix.