Failing rocker arms?

[IndianaJLU620]

Later today both sides looked bad, but the Jeep runs normal?

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[mwilk012]

Later today both sides looked bad, but the Jeep runs normal?

Nothing normal about that data. You’re not losing coolant are you?

 

[IndianaJLU620]

I smell coolant when I open the hood but I don’t see any signs of losing any, other then smell

 

[ccorso9]

What's up everybody. Have had the ticking for about a month. 2019 JLUR with 49,200 miles. Just got back from the dealership who confirmed I have the "new" rocker arms in my jeep. Attached is the $5,808.72 estimate they gave me. That does not include camshafts.

 

[roaniecowpony]

What's up everybody. Have had the ticking for about a month. 2019 JLUR with 49,200 miles. Just got back from the dealership who confirmed I have the "new" rocker arms in my jeep. Attached is the $5,808.72 estimate they gave me. That does not include camshafts.

Looks like a typical M.O. for a CDJR dealer. They mark up above MSRP for parts by 30-35%. For example, that second item for $168.75 ea has a MSRP of $125 and you can buy it online for about $81. This is where a DIY guy can make up a lot of expense vs having it done at a dealership. Looks like your total will end up being north of $7k, maybe over $8k.
Camshafts & Valvetrain - 2018 Jeep Wrangler All-new Model

I had to choose to either fix my 2018 3.6 or replace it. I was able to find a nearly new (160 miles) take out (for a hemi conversion) 2024 engine for $5k. I did the replacement myself. But, if you had to pay for the replacement labor, my guess is that it'd be wash with fixing yours.

 

[ccorso9]

Looks like a typical M.O. for a CDJR dealer. They mark up above MSRP for parts by 30-35%. For example, that second item for $168.75 ea has a MSRP of $125 and you can buy it online for about $81. This is where a DIY guy can make up a lot of expense vs having it done at a dealership. Looks like your total will end up being north of $7k, maybe over $8k.
Camshafts & Valvetrain - 2018 Jeep Wrangler All-new Model

I had to choose to either fix my 2018 3.6 or replace it. I was able to find a nearly new (160 miles) take out (for a hemi conversion) 2024 engine for $5k. I did the replacement myself. But, if you had to pay for the replacement labor, my guess is that it'd be wash with fixing yours.

I noticed their markup when I got home and went to Mopar site. Where can you find those for $81?
My bother had the same issue with his GMC and ended up trading it in. I’m gonna get mine fixed, but it’s been hard to find a guy willing and able to get this job done. Several places won’t get involved with this kind of work.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I noticed their markup when I got home and went to Mopar site. Where can you find those for $81?
My bother had the same issue with his GMC and ended up trading it in. I’m gonna get mine fixed, but it’s been hard to find a guy willing and able to get this job done. Several places won’t get involved with this kind of work.

Frankly, I'd probably trade it in if I couldn't do the work.

 

[SultanWild]

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[SadRobot]

I think I might be having this same problem. Loosing coolant and ticking sound from engine bay.

 

[wanderer]

is it pretty much a certainty that this failure is going to occur? before 100 k miles ?
so if you change your oil every 3 to 5000 miles religiously, can you avoid this ? Or at least put it off to over 100 K.?

 

[roaniecowpony]

is it pretty much a certainty that this failure is going to occur? before 100 k miles ?
so if you change your oil every 3 to 5000 miles religiously, can you avoid this ? Or at least put it off to over 100 K.?

Thats a great question. The answer is: there have been countless examples of the failures where owners stated they were using great oils and changing it at very reasonable intervals. So, there doesn't seem to be a correlation.

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