2013 Wrangler-New camshafts, Rockers, Lifters/lash adjusters
04-17-2019, 08:47 AM
#11
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My 2013 JKU has 81 K and just started the ticking, getting louder. Calling the dealer for appointment, but I am pretty sure it is the rocker arm issue.
What can we do about this?
I change oil religiously and use full synthetic and good filters, usually around 5K, never have waited until "oil life" told me to change it. Daily driver, 50 miles each way to work, mostly highway. Has not been abused off road, when it does get dirty. Hardly ever pull anything, and only atv or small aluminum boat then. Love my Jeep, but concern is that metal is in the motor, and even if we replace all the rockers, will fail again, since they have not corrected them???
If you search the internet, there is a LOT of people having issues with this. This motor is/was used in multiple vehicles and all having issues - mini vans, challengers, etc. What does it take to get a recall or help from Chrysler-Jeep?
Is there any Jeep - Chrysler rep's monitoring this board?
Thanks
Ken
What can we do about this?
I change oil religiously and use full synthetic and good filters, usually around 5K, never have waited until "oil life" told me to change it. Daily driver, 50 miles each way to work, mostly highway. Has not been abused off road, when it does get dirty. Hardly ever pull anything, and only atv or small aluminum boat then. Love my Jeep, but concern is that metal is in the motor, and even if we replace all the rockers, will fail again, since they have not corrected them???
If you search the internet, there is a LOT of people having issues with this. This motor is/was used in multiple vehicles and all having issues - mini vans, challengers, etc. What does it take to get a recall or help from Chrysler-Jeep?
Is there any Jeep - Chrysler rep's monitoring this board?
Thanks
Ken
04-21-2019, 06:49 PM
#12
JK Newbie
I am having that same issue. Mine didnt start until 104,000 miles though. Used full synthetic Mobil 1 oil changed every 8000 miles IAW the manual. How tough of a job is this? I am trying to decide whether to do it myself to save a ton of money or not. From what I have read just the rockers need to be replaced.
04-22-2019, 07:20 AM
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i am having that same issue. Mine didnt start until 104,000 miles though. Used full synthetic mobil 1 oil changed every 8000 miles iaw the manual. How tough of a job is this? I am trying to decide whether to do it myself to save a ton of money or not. From what i have read just the rockers need to be replaced.
08-15-2021, 07:19 PM
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I recently had a misfire on cylinders 2,4, & 6. I have a 2013 Jeep Wrnagler Jk.
Hello,
Curious as to who all has had to replace rockers,lash adjusters and camshafts on their Pentastar engine? I had a bad ticking noise from the passenger side head at 82,000 miles, so I had the dealer open her up and found a few loose rockers and slightly damaged camshafts. Total cost to replace was around $1350.00 The dealer did a great job
I reached out to FCA for a possible goodwill reimbursement, they told me to pound sand. I bought this vehicle new with 8 miles and she's been great other than this issue, but it still bothers me to have this type of repair on an engine with just 82,000 miles.
(Also posted on JL forum by mistake)
Curious as to who all has had to replace rockers,lash adjusters and camshafts on their Pentastar engine? I had a bad ticking noise from the passenger side head at 82,000 miles, so I had the dealer open her up and found a few loose rockers and slightly damaged camshafts. Total cost to replace was around $1350.00 The dealer did a great job
I reached out to FCA for a possible goodwill reimbursement, they told me to pound sand. I bought this vehicle new with 8 miles and she's been great other than this issue, but it still bothers me to have this type of repair on an engine with just 82,000 miles.
(Also posted on JL forum by mistake)
