Originally Posted by Ryan0260 (Post 4335647)

My previous 07 JK threw a rod after I sold it, and the new owner let me know about it. No idea how it was being driven, but the Jeep had just over 50k miles on it. It also was an oil consumer, a common issue with the 3.8. I am not a fan of that motor.

Originally Posted by Boyd B (Post 4335455)

My engine broke a crankshaft, I bought a running takeout (V8 swap) Was told it had a noisy lifter.. No big deal, right?. I decieded to check the bottom end 1st and found # 1 Rod bearing spun.... Then the puke wouldn't refund any money, as I "got a good deal on a used engine".... I would check the bottom end on any 3.8 engine noise, 1st. Easier than pulling to heads and changing lifters, to then find the noise is deeper.

Originally Posted by Boyd B (Post 4335455)

My engine broke a crankshaft, I bought a running takeout (V8 swap) Was told it had a noisy lifter.. No big deal, right?. I decieded to check the bottom end 1st and found # 1 Rod bearing spun.... Then the puke wouldn't refund any money, as I "got a good deal on a used engine".... I would check the bottom end on any 3.8 engine noise, 1st. Easier than pulling to heads and changing lifters, to then find the noise is deeper.