3.6 ticking on left side

My 2012 JK Wrangler 3.6 engine Auto Trans. (82700 miles) has developed a tick on the left side. not very loud at all. My Local Mechanic things it is a lifter or a rocker that is worn. no loss of power or warning light has not come on. I called my local Jeep dealer, and they said the recall warranty is over as March 2022. Looks like it is all me $$ Goes to my local shop April 6th They are comfortable doing the work as needed and I trust them. My question should I drive it or park it until then??

 

Best anyone can say if you're probably ok to drive it. But only probably.

 

Thanks for the reply. it goes to the shop Thursday April 6th.and has been parked.

 

Well looks like I have a bad rocker on left side. will replace all both sides. Plus cracked right valve cover. Plus, will replace oil filter canister well it is apart. and new spark plugs. all I can say is $$$$$$$$

 

Well we will start you a go-fund-me

But remember what J.E.E.P means


Just empty every pocket

 

WOW!!!! 241 Hits on this post. a few bucks from all and I will have it covered lol.

 

Or you could buy a set of wrenches.

 

Thanks got plenty of tools. I work on this all the time Simple e compared to my 2012 JK. I farmed the work out

 

Sweet Road Runner Tom @tomrr Love them old muscle cars. Without a doubt. Much easier to work on. Lol.... Betcha That car is a blast to drive.

 

Hey tomrr, just catching up, and wondered how this turned out? Another guess that sprung to mind reading the thread was an exhaust manifold leak. However, by now your engine is probably completely rebuilt and purring like a kitten.

 

Well Bad rocker on left side. and replaced all rockers and lifters both sides (My Choice) Had to replace Damaged Left Cam. Had to pull left head some metal got in to middle cylinder Left side Pulled Right head to inspect. (My Choice) Inspected both Heads for damaged. Replaced oil filter holder. (My Choice) change spark plugs and many gaskets. all so replaced right value cover cracked when taken it off. oil and filter and anti-freeze change. Thermostat and belt. Mechanic said I was a Luckey that more damaged had not happened. Labor $1800.00, $3600 Parts total, $5600. Just a note, I have Known this Mechanic for many years, and I know he gave me a Fair Shake. Has worked and many jeeps and this motor So word to the Wise if you should get a Tick in your 3.6 Look into it.

TOMRR.

 

[QUOTE="tomrr, post: 43752, member: Labor $1800.00, $3600 Parts total, $5600. Just a note, I have Known this Mechanic for many years, and I know he gave me a Fair Shake. Has worked and many jeeps and this motor So word to the Wise if you should get a Tick in your 3.6 Look into it[/QUOTE]
Wow things are so expensive these days but hopefully the Jeep will soldier on reliably.
When I bought my Jeep the backup plans for any engine issues were V8 conversion but that’s probably a pipe dream too…

 

Glad to hear the diagnosis and repair went well. Rebuilds are expensive but so are interchange engines. Just part of owning a machine. It sounds like it will be as good as new.