Notices
Stock JK Tech Bulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.

Finally for my Squeeky JK friends

Thread Tools
 
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 04:46 AM
  #31  
jameswharton's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: Belle Plaine, KS
Default

Well mine went in at 7:00 this morning for the G40 and the clutch disc replacement. Can't wait to see the response to the headers and supercharger. I had the squeek documented before the power adders. Let you know how it turns out later.
Jim
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:24 AM
  #32  
RepressedSince15's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 370
Likes: 0
From: Southwest CT
Default

Originally Posted by lightning
Warranty repair rate paid by Chrysler = 50% of normal shop repair rate. That's a pretty good reason. If I told you that you would come to work today to get paid 50% of your salary, you would not be very happy doing it
That sounds like a chicken/egg problem. Having done a fair amount of warranty work when I was running a boatyard, I would say that "fair value" for repair work is about 1/2 way between the two - yeah, you don't get even close to your full margin but it does keep the lights on and help you build a more stable customer base. Unless there's a slow paying supplier (lots of them in the boat business), there's no reason to turn down warranty work.

My purchasing dealer is no longer my servicing dealer for just that reason. That and the service department was filled with chuckleheads...
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:31 AM
  #33  
Henri's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Springfield, VA
Default

Well I took mine in yesterday and I brought the TSB. The svc mngr wanted to go on a ride to see if he could "doublicate" the problem. Sure enough he did and when we got back he said I can't just go replacing parts, you have to leave it here and we'll have a mechanic look at the transmition....WTF I'm not the only one w/that problem and they still act stupid about it Now he's going to have some retard "look" at it and I bet you something new will go wrong as soon as I drive out of there
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:27 PM
  #34  
jameswharton's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: Belle Plaine, KS
Default

Well they got mine back to me in one day and no more squeak, the clutch feels better and all works well. No scratches or dings and clean. I did get the "we can't warranty your Jeep anymore because of the supercharger putting too much power in the driveline" speech. I reminded them that they can only enforce that on driveline related problems but anything else was still a warrantable item and they agreed. I can accept that, I knew it was likely when I put the SC on. After the speech, they had to tell me how cool my Jeep was with the mods
Jim
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 06:14 PM
  #35  
pacer89's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Default

So that TSB for clutch disc replacement actually fixed the sqweeks? mines going in on saturday for G40 recall, and im going to force them to do the TSB.
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:11 AM
  #36  
crossbones's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 562
Likes: 0
From: CANADA
Default

Originally Posted by pacer89
So that TSB for clutch disc replacement actually fixed the sqweeks? mines going in on saturday for G40 recall, and im going to force them to do the TSB.
I had mine done couple of weeks ago clutch disc TSB and I have heard the squeak a couple of times in the last couple of days... I hope it's not coming back....
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:50 AM
  #37  
jameswharton's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: Belle Plaine, KS
Default

My squeak is still gone, but I have a clicking/buzzing sound now that goes away if you press the clutch slightly. Since they will not warranty my driveline anymore, I sure want to make sure they did not hose anything up with the clutch replacement. I didn't have this noise before and the only time I've seen it before on other vehicles is when there is the wrong preload adjustment on the clutch arm. I think I better get it back in and get it documented and looked at.
Jim
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:53 PM
  #38  
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
From: Plano, TX
Default

Hello everyone,

I had my jeep in today for the safety recall for the brakes and replacing a window seal, and I had mentioned to them about the TSB on the clutch plate.

Of course, when I got back they said they could not duplicate the sound so I went for a ride with the service manager. I rode the brakes a little to put load on it and found that "sweet spot" where the sound was the loudest. Right after he heard it, he had me pull over and he popped the hood. He told me it sounded like the alternator was making the sound, so he unplugged it (the little locking cable on the side) and had me take him back to the shop.

And wouldn’t you know it... the sound was gone. He wasn’t able to give me a reasonable explanation other than I was hitting the right load to make the sound frequency the loudest. He told me not to worry about it, but now that it is documented, if it goes out I’m covered.

Just thought I would post that here, if any of you have this work done and still have the sound, or are worried about having your tranny yanked out and want something else to try.

Let me know if this is the same for anyone else, of if I just happen to have the one squeaky alternator.

Andrew
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:35 PM
  #39  
Henri's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Springfield, VA
Default

Well I dropped mine in earlier today and was told that they ordered the Disk Clutch, but they're on backorder so I guess they'll let me know when it gets here.
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:45 AM
  #40  
kike082's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Henri
Well I dropped mine in earlier today and was told that they ordered the Disk Clutch, but they're on backorder so I guess they'll let me know when it gets here.
I have to wait for mine also...

Do any of you guys experienced a loud knocking sound when statirng the engine after leaving the Jeep park over a day?
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:22 AM.