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  1. octank

    Metal chunk found in oil pan

    @Anybodyhome appreciate your reply. You've hit the nail on the head, both the dealer and I said that excact same thing. Isn't that enough proof ? I feel like they're being dishonest and just going to deny the claim for no reason. I contacted a lawyer yesterday to be prepared once this happens...
  2. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    @tJKrider thanks for answering. Actually better than that. If the engine is damaged they'll replace new crate 3.6 thru warranty. If engine is fine then I'll owe 1000 bucks
  3. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    @WestCoastDan dealership also showed me this fca bulletin showing there policy on what justifys replacement. I'm not a mechanic so I'm just reading up on this so really knowing is difficult.
  4. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    @WestCoastDan was at dealership today and they confirmed it was broken chunk of metal found in the pan. And pieces and shavings throughout as described. The lifetime warranty is only good until the cost of repair exceeds the value of vehicle so realistically not lifetime. It's 2015 jku with 141k...
  5. octank

    Metal chunk found in oil pan

    So I have the jeep at the dealership and they found metal in the oil pan, magnetic dip tube,the oil control valve screen, and a big chunk and shavings in the oil pan. They submitted to mopar lifetime warranty for new engine. For mopar the pictures and the chunk of metal in the oil pan isn't...
  6. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    Got some pictures from the dealership. They found metal in oil pan including a big chunk of something, anybody recognize what it is. Also found metal in filter,magnetic dip tube, oil control valve screen. Dealer says it needs a new engine. Mopar warranty still says this isn't enough proof and...
  7. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    Does anyone know the part number for a new 3.6 pentastar crate engine. Brand new not a remanufactured or refurbished. Jeep is replacing under warranty and want to know what there giving. Thanks
  8. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    Update ! New engine ordered. Jeep dropped the pan amd found metal both shavings and a chunk and have submitted for engine replacement. If that cam has wear the engine has been taking a beating with wear metal shavings.
  9. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    I'm hoping for the new engine.
  10. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    Update. Jeep replaced all cams, lifters,rocker arms,rear main seal and are bringing the jeep back in to drop the oil pan searching for metal for a possible engine replacement. This is all under lifetime mopar warranty. Anything else I should have them check and would a new engine be the best...
  11. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    Thanks fellas apprichiate the information
  12. octank

    Cam shaft is broken and making ticking noise in engine

    Thanks for the reply. Gonna drop the oil pan and go from there. Isn't there a star report out there for this issue ? Was bummed to see how much wear was on the cams
  13. octank

    How much cam shaft wear is too much?

    Hi jeepers ! I just got the dreaded pentastar tick 3.6 on 2015 jku I took it to the dealership under warranty and they replaced all the cams,lifters,rocker arms and rear main seal. I took pictures of the cams and they were grounded down excessively in my eyes. I'm trying to get jeep to replace...
  14. octank

    Cam shaft is broken and making ticking noise in engine

    Same issue cam shaft wear 3.6 pentastar on 2015 jku. Took it in and dealer replaced all cams lifters rocker arms and rear main seal. My worry is the metal that was worn off the cams. anybody help is much appreciated