Anyone else have issues with their Pentastar?

[TaiMc]

So I figured out why my oil pressure was low at 26 psi, when the tech at jeep replaced my lifter tappets he left the oil control solenoid loose for the variable valve lift on bank one, the oil pressure was pushing the solenoid about 1/4 of an inch up from the plastic valve cover and it blew the three o rings out. When I tightened the solenoid back down the oil pressure went right back to 29-30 psi at hot idle. So I took the three broken o rings back to jeep and talked to management to get them to replace the oil control solenoid they left loose. Needless to say they had a very humble look on their face after blowing me off saying 26 psi was normal. I knew there was something wrong with it and finally found it.

Eyyyyyyyyy!!!! Lookatchu! Score!
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Glad it’s finally sorted.

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[sudamericanrocker]

This picture was taken today, from my 2019 JLU engine.... Too bad for a well cared engine (oil changes regularly at the dealership).
Sadly for me, the engine here in Chile is covered only for 50.000km and not miles...
Used to love the jeep... now I am not sure any more.

Best,
R.

 

[mwilk012]

This picture was taken today, from my 2019 JLU engine.... Too bad for a well cared engine (oil changes regularly at the dealership).
Sadly for me, the engine here in Chile is covered only for 50.000km and not miles...
Used to love the jeep... now I am not sure any more.

Best,
R.

That engine could have been easily saved when it started making noise.

 

[sudamericanrocker]

It should have never made any noise.

 

[mwilk012]

It should have never made any noise.

Ah yes of course, no mechanical thing should ever break. Let me know how that works out for you.

 

[sudamericanrocker]

I am not sure i will ever let you know.
And Good luck for you too!

best
R

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