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Reviving the Jeep Wrangler

Discussion in 'Wrangler YJ (1986-1995)' started by Kccca, Aug 9, 2018.

  1. Aug 9, 2018 at 12:37 AM
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    Kccca

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    Kccca [OP] New Member

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    Got a 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2 il6. Been sitting 3-4 yrs, tried to start Mon, and it acted like a few valves stuck, Took valve cover off today, 4 stuck valves, then noticed push rods off and bent. Got 3 valves to seat still 1, no go,pour penetrating solution around stem, get new push rods?
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  2. Aug 9, 2018 at 5:14 AM
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    Welcome! Nice YJ project to save some more squares.
     
    aggrex, Aug 9, 2018
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  3. Aug 9, 2018 at 6:52 AM
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    Welcome from Oklahoma.

    Thankfully I have never had to deal with this, but I think I would be looking at a reman head with valves ($300) and new pushrods.
     
    Prerunner1982, Aug 9, 2018
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  4. Aug 9, 2018 at 7:15 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome aboard!
     
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  5. Aug 9, 2018 at 8:17 AM
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    I agree. If you have stuck valves it’s probably because they are bent. I would pull the head and check the pistons. Sounds like it hydrolocked at some point.
     
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  6. Aug 9, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    Welcome to the site. I see a motor rebuild in your future. Post up what your plans are. Would be interesting to follow. :thumbsup:
     
    JKBob 25, Aug 9, 2018
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