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Engine clicking

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by badfish1355, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. Jan 13, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    badfish1355

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    Well I posted about my motor click , my friend says it sounds like a lifter,,as did some one in this forum ,,I have the oil changed regularly by the dealer ,but about 2 oil changes ago my dealer switched from semi syn to full syn,,if i remember correctly that when i started hearing the clicking,,thinking maybe switch back to semi and see what happens?
     
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    It can't hurt to try. I have seen many posts which state a particular oil or oil type made the difference in "lifter" noise.
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    It is a well known problem w/ the 3.6 cause right after I bought mine my father-in-law who has been a Chrysler mechanic since the late 60's told me that starting in 2011 they have had an issue where the manifold that is now part of head is to close and overheats the head. The problem is only on the passenger side. I have a 2013 w/ just over 70k and already had to have the head fixed cause after coming back from a trip it also had the dreaded lifter knock.
     
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  4. Jan 19, 2017 at 6:43 AM
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    Time to get headers.
     
  5. Jan 19, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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    Can't use headers on the 3.6.
     
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    Really? That is dumbfounding.
     
  7. Jan 19, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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    Not really. The exhaust headers are cast into the head as one peice. Many manufacturers are doing this for lighter weight, and longevity.
     
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