Hi Dennis,
If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
abused lifer back to life.
BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dennis wrote:
>
> I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last until
> the engine warms.
> It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe 3
> or 4 times a week.
> It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it stopped
> and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place to
> buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or could
> I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The book
> wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about removing
> the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I appreciate
> any help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis

 

Hi Dennis,
If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
abused lifer back to life.
BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dennis wrote:
>
> I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last until
> the engine warms.
> It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe 3
> or 4 times a week.
> It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it stopped
> and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place to
> buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or could
> I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The book
> wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about removing
> the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I appreciate
> any help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis

 

Hi Dennis,
If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
abused lifer back to life.
BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dennis wrote:
>
> I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last until
> the engine warms.
> It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe 3
> or 4 times a week.
> It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it stopped
> and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place to
> buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or could
> I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The book
> wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about removing
> the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I appreciate
> any help.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis

 

Another possibility is a cheap Fram(R) filter without an anti-drain valve in
it.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:440A2598.8E6A334C@***.net...
> Hi Dennis,
> If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
> abused lifer back to life.
> BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
> look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
> http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> > When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last
until
> > the engine warms.
> > It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe
3
> > or 4 times a week.
> > It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it
stopped
> > and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> > If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place
to
> > buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or
could
> > I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The
book
> > wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about
removing
> > the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> > assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I
appreciate
> > any help.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dennis

 

Another possibility is a cheap Fram(R) filter without an anti-drain valve in
it.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:440A2598.8E6A334C@***.net...
> Hi Dennis,
> If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
> abused lifer back to life.
> BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
> look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
> http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> > When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last
until
> > the engine warms.
> > It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe
3
> > or 4 times a week.
> > It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it
stopped
> > and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> > If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place
to
> > buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or
could
> > I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The
book
> > wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about
removing
> > the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> > assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I
appreciate
> > any help.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dennis

 

Another possibility is a cheap Fram(R) filter without an anti-drain valve in
it.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:440A2598.8E6A334C@***.net...
> Hi Dennis,
> If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
> abused lifer back to life.
> BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
> look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
> http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> > When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last
until
> > the engine warms.
> > It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe
3
> > or 4 times a week.
> > It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it
stopped
> > and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> > If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place
to
> > buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or
could
> > I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The
book
> > wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about
removing
> > the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> > assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I
appreciate
> > any help.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dennis

 

Another possibility is a cheap Fram(R) filter without an anti-drain valve in
it.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:440A2598.8E6A334C@***.net...
> Hi Dennis,
> If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
> abused lifer back to life.
> BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
> look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
> http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> > When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last
until
> > the engine warms.
> > It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe
3
> > or 4 times a week.
> > It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it
stopped
> > and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> > If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place
to
> > buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or
could
> > I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The
book
> > wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about
removing
> > the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> > assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I
appreciate
> > any help.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dennis

 

Hi Earle,
LOL Don't be saying anything bad about my Frams. ;-) Usually we
hear the distinctive sound of main bearings when the oil drains back to
the pan.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Another possibility is a cheap Fram(R) filter without an anti-drain valve in
> it.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:440A2598.8E6A334C@***.net...
> > Hi Dennis,
> > If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
> > abused lifer back to life.
> > BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
> > look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
> > http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Dennis wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> > > When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last
> until
> > > the engine warms.
> > > It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe
> 3
> > > or 4 times a week.
> > > It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it
> stopped
> > > and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> > > If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place
> to
> > > buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or
> could
> > > I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The
> book
> > > wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about
> removing
> > > the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> > > assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I
> appreciate
> > > any help.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Dennis

 

Hi Earle,
LOL Don't be saying anything bad about my Frams. ;-) Usually we
hear the distinctive sound of main bearings when the oil drains back to
the pan.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Another possibility is a cheap Fram(R) filter without an anti-drain valve in
> it.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:440A2598.8E6A334C@***.net...
> > Hi Dennis,
> > If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
> > abused lifer back to life.
> > BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
> > look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
> > http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Dennis wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> > > When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last
> until
> > > the engine warms.
> > > It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe
> 3
> > > or 4 times a week.
> > > It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it
> stopped
> > > and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> > > If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place
> to
> > > buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or
> could
> > > I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The
> book
> > > wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about
> removing
> > > the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> > > assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I
> appreciate
> > > any help.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Dennis

 

Hi Earle,
LOL Don't be saying anything bad about my Frams. ;-) Usually we
hear the distinctive sound of main bearings when the oil drains back to
the pan.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Another possibility is a cheap Fram(R) filter without an anti-drain valve in
> it.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:440A2598.8E6A334C@***.net...
> > Hi Dennis,
> > If it's a lifter give it an oil change, that usually brings an
> > abused lifer back to life.
> > BUT, I believe you have the typical cracked header on it's way to
> > look like: http://----------.com/brokenheader.jpg Replacement:
> > http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Wrangler
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Dennis wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
> > > When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last
> until
> > > the engine warms.
> > > It only does this when starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe
> 3
> > > or 4 times a week.
> > > It first started doing this a little after 30,000 miles and then it
> stopped
> > > and now it's doing it again but more frequent.
> > > If I end up replacing the valve lifters does anyone know of a good place
> to
> > > buy the hydraulic lifter removal tool? Is this tool really needed or
> could
> > > I get by without it? Also will I have to remove the A/C compressor? The
> book
> > > wasn't real clear on this part of it. It didn't say anything about
> removing
> > > the A/C during the head removal procedure but did say to recharge after
> > > assembly. I like to know what I'm getting into before I start. I
> appreciate
> > > any help.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Dennis