Recent content by Clyde

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    2016 Rubicon Issue After Lifters / Rockers Replacement

    The VVT valves actually are solenoids, and use oil pressure to function. (Btw, these are not the same as the cam phasers). If they are clogged, they can manifest what you're experiencing. I ran the clean function twice out of desparation (parts are not always easily obtainable here), and it...
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    Scared to drive ol' Red: another death wobble story

    Simple lifts do destroy the geometry of the front setup, and can lead to wobble and other issues, even if all other parts seems ok. The lift pulls the front axle back, and alter the angles on the wheels. When you do the alignment, all values need to be correctly in spec, else you need extra...
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    2016 Rubicon Issue After Lifters / Rockers Replacement

    There's also a "clean" function you can run on your obd (eg obdlink mx+) , that tries to flush slush and debris from the valves. Running this a couple of times MIGHT just work, and save you some unnecessary replacement costs. Also, if you don't have one, getting an obd scanner like that is...
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    2016 Rubicon Issue After Lifters / Rockers Replacement

    Check on the VVT valves, and then the PCV Valve. This forum has some articles on the subject, and there are also some videos also documenting the issues some owners experienced.
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    The Official Jeep Wrangler JK Oxygen (O2) Sensor Thread

    This is superb info, thank you. I definitely agree that the after market sensors are problematic. I am going to get dealer Mopar sensors and let you know if this fixes my sensor error codes for 2/1 and 1/2 sensors. In the 2011, 2012, 2013 lists, can anyone explain why the bank 1 front and back...