The thread discusses a ticking noise in an engine, potentially caused by lifters or exhaust leaks
Some users suggest that the noise is abnormal and could indicate a bad lifter or rocker.
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At about 90k miles, heard a ticking noise coming from the engine
Called the dealer to get it in and looked at
Earliest they could do was a month out.
As soon as you notice a ticking noise coming out of your jeep’s engine, your first reaction should be to investigate its valvetrain
This is essentially the most common culprit behind this noise
The valve springs on the valves that are open when the engine is stopped compress the hydraulic lifters
When engine is started those valves will clatter momentarily until the oil pressure fills.
If your jeep is making a ticking noise, there’s likely oil clogging the valvetrain, which causes friction and noise with the lifters and drivetrain.
A persistent jeep wrangler ticking noise shouldn’t be ignored
While some ticks are benign, others can indicate a problem that, if left unaddressed, could lead to more serious and costly damage.
While low oil pressure might not directly cause knocking, inadequate lubrication can lead to increased wear and noise from various engine components, particularly after major work like lifter and.
Having said that you probably have piston slap, which occurs in many engines, and is annoying
I won't get into the debate of if it is harmless or not, a lot has been written about it
Stock jk tech bulletin board forum regarding issues with oe (original equipment) components of the jeep jk wrangler.
In this video, i’ll be working on a 2016 jeep wrangler
The engine recently developed a loud and concerning “ticking” noise
The cause of the issue was a single rocker arm with a collapsed.
That ticking sound in your jeep could be more than just an annoyance
It might indicate a problem with your engine’s hydraulic lifters or even a low oil level.
Mine started to sound like that, every time it came close to the oil change time
Has anyone been successfully able to get rid of the ticking noise caused by the lifters
Jeep owners have reported a ticking noise coming from their vehicles' engines
This issue, commonly known as the lifter tick, has been observed in various jeep models, including the wrangler,.
Earliest they could do was a month out
Finally brought it in and found out it.
Recently bought a used tj with 167,000 mi
Motor seems to run fine but i do hear valve ticking
It comes and goes, especially bad on startup
Is this normal, or cause to be concerned
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Valvetrain problems if you have noticed a ticking noise in your jeep, you should first investigate the vehicle’s valvetrain
By design, most cars use hydraulic.