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05-21-2013, 04:36 PM | #1 | |
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Valve Train Ticking Advice
1997 Trooper V6 3.2L SOHV, 162,000 miles, no issues other than below ...
I need some expert advice. Here's the situation.
What do you recommend? I was planning on tearing the engine down and replacing what was needed (rocker arms, rod, and tensioners). I might still do that but am now wondering whether I should hang tight and and see what happens. One problem I have is that I would only be able to do this work during the summer and the cost of having this work done by a someone else is prohibitive. I do not want to push the engine until I'm in a bind and forced to sell the vehicle because the problem became critical during the fall, winter or spring. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN MY SITUATION? THANKS! |
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05-24-2013, 12:59 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Valve Train Ticking Advice
I would hang tight and keep up a regular quality oil change schedule.
I have the same year & motor as you and about the same mileage. Very robust and reliable vehicle - daily driver (rural not 'burbs). I change at least quarterly (do quite a lot of towing). Been using Castrol Magnatec 10w-40 for several years. Our air temp range is about -2C to 45C. A lot of USA folks use the 5w-30 spec - I guess it would depend on locale. Never had the tick. |
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