Oil change and new ticking

[pc1p]

Throw a bottle of Lucas in the crank to see if the tick goes away. If it does, it's almost certainly something the previous owner did to try hide the issue. That said, at 70k miles I would be surprised to hear of cam issues in a 3.6L (not impossible, but doesn't follow the trend).

 

[Threepointsix]

As soon as I heard the tick (about 140k miles) I made plans to get all the work done. Very happy with the independent shop who did the work. So much so, they did all the work this year replacing the cooling fan unit, water pump, resurfacing the heads, etc.

I guess at this point the entire top end of the engine is new.

How much that set you back? If you don't mind answering.

I often think about what potential future problems would cost me.

 

[Anybodyhome]

How much that set you back? If you don't mind answering.

I often think about what potential future problems would cost me.

New cooling fan unit, water pump, flush, heads resurfaced.... another $4k.

 

[pc1p]

New cooling fan unit, water pump, flush, heads resurfaced.... another $4k.

That's almost 1/2 way into a Hemi swap... just sayin'

 

[Anybodyhome]

Yeah, I was quo

That's almost 1/2 way into a Hemi swap... just sayin'

I was quoted between $10-11k just for a reman 3.6 motor.
Regardless, I have an offer and will be meeting a buyer Tuesday.

 

[Anybodyhome]

My 2014 JKU was sold today.

The 10 years I had with my Jeep will never be forgotten. My wife even told me earlier today, "Say goodbye to it for me." She has a soaker tub surrounded by the ducks its collected over the years, and, although she didn't drive it much, some of her greatest joys were those weekends with the top off, dogs in the back headed to the Outer Banks or down to Sunset Beach.

A lot of good times and a lot of folks here I "met" are informative, witty, experienced and, over the years, I read a lot of posts that really helped me out along the way. I appreciate having been a part of this group and, although the list of usernames would be too long to attempt, please know that I value each and every one of you and respect and admire what you all do for the Jeep community. Thanks for letting me chime in once in a while.

Keep the forum rolling, keep your JKs right side up and keep on having fun!

 

[BLACKJKU]

My 2014 JKU was sold today.

The 10 years I had with my Jeep will never be forgotten. My wife even told me earlier today, "Say goodbye to it for me." She has a soaker tub surrounded by the ducks its collected over the years, and, although she didn't drive it much, some of her greatest joys were those weekends with the top off, dogs in the back headed to the Outer Banks or down to Sunset Beach.

A lot of good times and a lot of folks here I "met" are informative, witty, experienced and, over the years, I read a lot of posts that really helped me out along the way. I appreciate having been a part of this group and, although the list of usernames would be too long to attempt, please know that I value each and every one of you and respect and admire what you all do for the Jeep community. Thanks for letting me chime in once in a while.

Keep the forum rolling, keep your JKs right side up and keep on having fun!

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I guess it's safe to say your not going to buy another Jeep?

Thanks for all of your help, you can still come back and give good advise.

 

[Anybodyhome]

I guess it's safe to say your not going to buy another Jeep?

Thanks for all of your help, you can still come back and give good advise.

Unless they design a cabin that will allow a 70-year old, 6'6", 300lb guy with bad knees to stretch out a little, I don't see another Jeep in my future.
I'll be lurking around and may offer a bit of advice here and there.

 

[Cimmerian]

Unless they design a cabin that will allow a 70-year old, 6'6", 300lb guy with bad knees to stretch out a little, I don't see another Jeep in my future.
I'll be lurking around and may offer a bit of advice here and there.

It's funny you say that because I was just thinking how much more stretch room my JK has compared to my patrol unit. It's like Ford intentionally made the Explorer uncomfortable to sit in for a shift, makes me miss the Charger.