99 TJ Engine Noise
 

I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
tear? Is it the lifters?

What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
now? Any other course of action you would recommend?

THANKS!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
> tear? Is it the lifters?

Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too vague.
Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg

If you have a tape recorder and can make .mp3 or .wav files, make a small
one and post a link to it.

--
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HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
> tear? Is it the lifters?

Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too vague.
Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg

If you have a tape recorder and can make .mp3 or .wav files, make a small
one and post a link to it.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
> tear? Is it the lifters?

Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too vague.
Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg

If you have a tape recorder and can make .mp3 or .wav files, make a small
one and post a link to it.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has been
driven for a while and is warm.


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:Y6cod.101985$tU4.52835@okepread06...
> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> > I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It
is
> > most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
and
> > tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
vague.
> Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg
>
> If you have a tape recorder and can make .mp3 or .wav files, make a small
> one and post a link to it.
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
> Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has been
driven for a while and is warm.


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:Y6cod.101985$tU4.52835@okepread06...
> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> > I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It
is
> > most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
and
> > tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
vague.
> Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg
>
> If you have a tape recorder and can make .mp3 or .wav files, make a small
> one and post a link to it.
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
> Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has been
driven for a while and is warm.


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:Y6cod.101985$tU4.52835@okepread06...
> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> > I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It
is
> > most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
and
> > tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
vague.
> Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg
>
> If you have a tape recorder and can make .mp3 or .wav files, make a small
> one and post a link to it.
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
> Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has been
> driven for a while and is warm.

With your milage it could be a lifter or a sticky valve.

- How long has it been since your last oil change?
- What oil weight do you have in there? i.e. 10W-30
- What are the temperatures like where are you at? hi/low

Simply doing an oil change with a synthetic might eliminate that problem.

I've got to turn in.. something about getting up in the morning and having
to work. And it's not on my jeep either.. :( However, there are loads of
good folks here that can help.

Good luck.

> "DougW" wrote ...
>> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
>>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
>>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
>>> tear? Is it the lifters?
>>
>> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
>> vague. Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
>> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has been
> driven for a while and is warm.

With your milage it could be a lifter or a sticky valve.

- How long has it been since your last oil change?
- What oil weight do you have in there? i.e. 10W-30
- What are the temperatures like where are you at? hi/low

Simply doing an oil change with a synthetic might eliminate that problem.

I've got to turn in.. something about getting up in the morning and having
to work. And it's not on my jeep either.. :( However, there are loads of
good folks here that can help.

Good luck.

> "DougW" wrote ...
>> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
>>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
>>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
>>> tear? Is it the lifters?
>>
>> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
>> vague. Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
>> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has been
> driven for a while and is warm.

With your milage it could be a lifter or a sticky valve.

- How long has it been since your last oil change?
- What oil weight do you have in there? i.e. 10W-30
- What are the temperatures like where are you at? hi/low

Simply doing an oil change with a synthetic might eliminate that problem.

I've got to turn in.. something about getting up in the morning and having
to work. And it's not on my jeep either.. :( However, there are loads of
good folks here that can help.

Good luck.

> "DougW" wrote ...
>> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
>>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
>>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
>>> tear? Is it the lifters?
>>
>> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
>> vague. Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
>> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

I change my oil every 5,000km. Mostly highway travel.
I always use 5W-30
I live in Toronto, so temp's can be blistering cold in winter and very hot
in the summer.


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:UQcod.102010$tU4.85824@okepread06...
> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> > It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has
been
> > driven for a while and is warm.
>
> With your milage it could be a lifter or a sticky valve.
>
> - How long has it been since your last oil change?
> - What oil weight do you have in there? i.e. 10W-30
> - What are the temperatures like where are you at? hi/low
>
> Simply doing an oil change with a synthetic might eliminate that problem.
>
> I've got to turn in.. something about getting up in the morning and having
> to work. And it's not on my jeep either.. :( However, there are loads of
> good folks here that can help.
>
> Good luck.
>
> > "DougW" wrote ...
> >> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> >>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
It is
> >>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual
wear and
> >>> tear? Is it the lifters?
> >>
> >> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
> >> vague. Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
> >> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

I change my oil every 5,000km. Mostly highway travel.
I always use 5W-30
I live in Toronto, so temp's can be blistering cold in winter and very hot
in the summer.


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:UQcod.102010$tU4.85824@okepread06...
> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> > It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has
been
> > driven for a while and is warm.
>
> With your milage it could be a lifter or a sticky valve.
>
> - How long has it been since your last oil change?
> - What oil weight do you have in there? i.e. 10W-30
> - What are the temperatures like where are you at? hi/low
>
> Simply doing an oil change with a synthetic might eliminate that problem.
>
> I've got to turn in.. something about getting up in the morning and having
> to work. And it's not on my jeep either.. :( However, there are loads of
> good folks here that can help.
>
> Good luck.
>
> > "DougW" wrote ...
> >> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> >>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
It is
> >>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual
wear and
> >>> tear? Is it the lifters?
> >>
> >> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
> >> vague. Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
> >> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

I change my oil every 5,000km. Mostly highway travel.
I always use 5W-30
I live in Toronto, so temp's can be blistering cold in winter and very hot
in the summer.


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:UQcod.102010$tU4.85824@okepread06...
> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> > It's more like "tapping or ticking". Almost goes away when the car has
been
> > driven for a while and is warm.
>
> With your milage it could be a lifter or a sticky valve.
>
> - How long has it been since your last oil change?
> - What oil weight do you have in there? i.e. 10W-30
> - What are the temperatures like where are you at? hi/low
>
> Simply doing an oil change with a synthetic might eliminate that problem.
>
> I've got to turn in.. something about getting up in the morning and having
> to work. And it's not on my jeep either.. :( However, there are loads of
> good folks here that can help.
>
> Good luck.
>
> > "DougW" wrote ...
> >> Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> >>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
It is
> >>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual
wear and
> >>> tear? Is it the lifters?
> >>
> >> Your going to have to do better than stating "engine noise", that's too
> >> vague. Read this and tell us what the noise is like.
> >> http://autos.msn.com/volvo/article.a...022285&src=vdg
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

You are hearing the top of the engine not having oil when it is cold. When the
weather gets cold the oil gets harder to move. So when you start the engine,
the top of the engine won't have oil until it gets a little warmer and easier
to move. Selecting a different grade of oil could help, but on really cold
mornings, you will hear the noise for a little bit.

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

You are hearing the top of the engine not having oil when it is cold. When the
weather gets cold the oil gets harder to move. So when you start the engine,
the top of the engine won't have oil until it gets a little warmer and easier
to move. Selecting a different grade of oil could help, but on really cold
mornings, you will hear the noise for a little bit.

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

You are hearing the top of the engine not having oil when it is cold. When the
weather gets cold the oil gets harder to move. So when you start the engine,
the top of the engine won't have oil until it gets a little warmer and easier
to move. Selecting a different grade of oil could help, but on really cold
mornings, you will hear the noise for a little bit.

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Change oil, perform normal maintenance:
http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Tony D wrote:
>
> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
> tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>
> THANKS!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Change oil, perform normal maintenance:
http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Tony D wrote:
>
> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
> tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>
> THANKS!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Change oil, perform normal maintenance:
http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Tony D wrote:
>
> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear and
> tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>
> THANKS!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> I change my oil every 5,000km. Mostly highway travel.
> I always use 5W-30
> I live in Toronto, so temp's can be blistering cold in winter and very hot
> in the summer.

5W-30 is a good choice, you might need a block heater to allow oil to
flow earlier at startup.

Just on the odds it's something else. When you first start your car
and it's ticking loud, go have a listen in the engine compartment.
See if the sound is coming from the distributor, or which end it
seems to be from. Helps to have a mechanics stethoscope, Canadian Tire
should have one, they are cheap and help you pinpoint noises.

--
DougW

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> I change my oil every 5,000km. Mostly highway travel.
> I always use 5W-30
> I live in Toronto, so temp's can be blistering cold in winter and very hot
> in the summer.

5W-30 is a good choice, you might need a block heater to allow oil to
flow earlier at startup.

Just on the odds it's something else. When you first start your car
and it's ticking loud, go have a listen in the engine compartment.
See if the sound is coming from the distributor, or which end it
seems to be from. Helps to have a mechanics stethoscope, Canadian Tire
should have one, they are cheap and help you pinpoint noises.

--
DougW

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> I change my oil every 5,000km. Mostly highway travel.
> I always use 5W-30
> I live in Toronto, so temp's can be blistering cold in winter and very hot
> in the summer.

5W-30 is a good choice, you might need a block heater to allow oil to
flow earlier at startup.

Just on the odds it's something else. When you first start your car
and it's ticking loud, go have a listen in the engine compartment.
See if the sound is coming from the distributor, or which end it
seems to be from. Helps to have a mechanics stethoscope, Canadian Tire
should have one, they are cheap and help you pinpoint noises.

--
DougW

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Try the product on this link:
http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the engine
ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the engine
noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every hour
or so just to see if it was still quiet.

JoBo

"Tony D" <tony@dalton-hill.com> wrote in message
news:7Obod.4936$Ro.330071@news20.bellglobal.com...
>I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
> and
> tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>
> THANKS!
>
>
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Try the product on this link:
http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the engine
ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the engine
noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every hour
or so just to see if it was still quiet.

JoBo

"Tony D" <tony@dalton-hill.com> wrote in message
news:7Obod.4936$Ro.330071@news20.bellglobal.com...
>I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
> and
> tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>
> THANKS!
>
>
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Try the product on this link:
http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the engine
ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the engine
noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every hour
or so just to see if it was still quiet.

JoBo

"Tony D" <tony@dalton-hill.com> wrote in message
news:7Obod.4936$Ro.330071@news20.bellglobal.com...
>I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
> and
> tear? Is it the lifters?
>
> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>
> THANKS!
>
>
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> Try the product on this link:
> http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the engine
> ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the engine
> noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every hour
> or so just to see if it was still quiet.

Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the rings
and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down blowby,
but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small oil passages
if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years till I sold it.
And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I saved up
enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.

> "Tony D" wrote ...
>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
>> and
>> tear? Is it the lifters?
>>
>> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
>> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>>
>> THANKS!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> Try the product on this link:
> http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the engine
> ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the engine
> noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every hour
> or so just to see if it was still quiet.

Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the rings
and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down blowby,
but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small oil passages
if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years till I sold it.
And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I saved up
enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.

> "Tony D" wrote ...
>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
>> and
>> tear? Is it the lifters?
>>
>> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
>> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>>
>> THANKS!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> Try the product on this link:
> http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the engine
> ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the engine
> noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every hour
> or so just to see if it was still quiet.

Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the rings
and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down blowby,
but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small oil passages
if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years till I sold it.
And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I saved up
enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.

> "Tony D" wrote ...
>> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise. It is
>> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
>> and
>> tear? Is it the lifters?
>>
>> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an over-haul
>> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
>>
>> THANKS!

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.

Thanks All for your comments!

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:gXvod.102077$tU4.7429@okepread06...
> Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> > Try the product on this link:
> > http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> > My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the
engine
> > ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the
engine
> > noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every
hour
> > or so just to see if it was still quiet.
>
> Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the
rings
> and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down
blowby,
> but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small oil
passages
> if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years till
I sold it.
> And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I
saved up
> enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.
>
> > "Tony D" wrote ...
> >> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
It is
> >> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
> >> and
> >> tear? Is it the lifters?
> >>
> >> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an
over-haul
> >> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
> >>
> >> THANKS!
>
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.

Thanks All for your comments!

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:gXvod.102077$tU4.7429@okepread06...
> Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> > Try the product on this link:
> > http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> > My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the
engine
> > ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the
engine
> > noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every
hour
> > or so just to see if it was still quiet.
>
> Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the
rings
> and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down
blowby,
> but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small oil
passages
> if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years till
I sold it.
> And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I
saved up
> enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.
>
> > "Tony D" wrote ...
> >> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
It is
> >> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
> >> and
> >> tear? Is it the lifters?
> >>
> >> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an
over-haul
> >> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
> >>
> >> THANKS!
>
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.

Thanks All for your comments!

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:gXvod.102077$tU4.7429@okepread06...
> Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> > Try the product on this link:
> > http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> > My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the
engine
> > ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the
engine
> > noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every
hour
> > or so just to see if it was still quiet.
>
> Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the
rings
> and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down
blowby,
> but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small oil
passages
> if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years till
I sold it.
> And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I
saved up
> enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.
>
> > "Tony D" wrote ...
> >> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
It is
> >> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual wear
> >> and
> >> tear? Is it the lifters?
> >>
> >> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an
over-haul
> >> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
> >>
> >> THANKS!
>
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D proclaimed:

> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.
>

I use a synth blend, seems to work better both on cold Sierra
mornings as well as crossing Death Valley. Or just puttering
around town in the %#!!@# Sillycon Valley commutes.

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D proclaimed:

> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.
>

I use a synth blend, seems to work better both on cold Sierra
mornings as well as crossing Death Valley. Or just puttering
around town in the %#!!@# Sillycon Valley commutes.

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D proclaimed:

> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.
>

I use a synth blend, seems to work better both on cold Sierra
mornings as well as crossing Death Valley. Or just puttering
around town in the %#!!@# Sillycon Valley commutes.

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.

Yes, I would recommend it. Synthetic flows much easier at lower
temperature than dino juice does.

I run pure synthetic all the time in the ZJ. Of course it doesn't
get that terribly cold in Oklahoma but up in Colorado I did have it
at -15C and it ran fine once I froze my butt off getting the door
unstuck. Seems the lube I put on the door locks turned to concrete.

--
DougW

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.

Yes, I would recommend it. Synthetic flows much easier at lower
temperature than dino juice does.

I run pure synthetic all the time in the ZJ. Of course it doesn't
get that terribly cold in Oklahoma but up in Colorado I did have it
at -15C and it ran fine once I froze my butt off getting the door
unstuck. Seems the lube I put on the door locks turned to concrete.

--
DougW

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

Tony D did pass the time by typing:
> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.

Yes, I would recommend it. Synthetic flows much easier at lower
temperature than dino juice does.

I run pure synthetic all the time in the ZJ. Of course it doesn't
get that terribly cold in Oklahoma but up in Colorado I did have it
at -15C and it ran fine once I froze my butt off getting the door
unstuck. Seems the lube I put on the door locks turned to concrete.

--
DougW

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

I use Mobil 1 fully synth, changed every 3500 miles.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Tony D" <tony@dalton-hill.com> wrote in message
news:lrwod.22959$Ro.757253@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.
>
> Thanks All for your comments!
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:gXvod.102077$tU4.7429@okepread06...
> > Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> > > Try the product on this link:
> > > http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> > > My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the
> engine
> > > ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the
> engine
> > > noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every
> hour
> > > or so just to see if it was still quiet.
> >
> > Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the
> rings
> > and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down
> blowby,
> > but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small
oil
> passages
> > if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years
till
> I sold it.
> > And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I
> saved up
> > enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.
> >
> > > "Tony D" wrote ...
> > >> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
> It is
> > >> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual
wear
> > >> and
> > >> tear? Is it the lifters?
> > >>
> > >> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an
> over-haul
> > >> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
> > >>
> > >> THANKS!
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

I use Mobil 1 fully synth, changed every 3500 miles.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Tony D" <tony@dalton-hill.com> wrote in message
news:lrwod.22959$Ro.757253@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.
>
> Thanks All for your comments!
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:gXvod.102077$tU4.7429@okepread06...
> > Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> > > Try the product on this link:
> > > http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> > > My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the
> engine
> > > ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the
> engine
> > > noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every
> hour
> > > or so just to see if it was still quiet.
> >
> > Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the
> rings
> > and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down
> blowby,
> > but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small
oil
> passages
> > if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years
till
> I sold it.
> > And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I
> saved up
> > enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.
> >
> > > "Tony D" wrote ...
> > >> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
> It is
> > >> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual
wear
> > >> and
> > >> tear? Is it the lifters?
> > >>
> > >> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an
> over-haul
> > >> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
> > >>
> > >> THANKS!
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 99 TJ Engine Noise
 

I use Mobil 1 fully synth, changed every 3500 miles.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Tony D" <tony@dalton-hill.com> wrote in message
news:lrwod.22959$Ro.757253@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> What do you guys think about synthetic oil for my jeep....would you
> recommend it? I have been using 5W-30 for its current life.
>
> Thanks All for your comments!
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:gXvod.102077$tU4.7429@okepread06...
> > Jo Bo did pass the time by typing:
> > > Try the product on this link:
> > > http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html
> > > My 96 xj with 141k miles sounded like a diesel. Yesterday with the
> engine
> > > ideling I was pouring one can in and before I had half of it in the
> engine
> > > noise stopped! I could not believe it. I went out and started it every
> hour
> > > or so just to see if it was still quiet.
> >
> > Be careful with that stuff and follow the directions. It gets into the
> rings
> > and sets up, in that way it improves comression quite a bit and cut down
> blowby,
> > but the long term costs may not be worth it. It also sets up in small
oil
> passages
> > if you let it. Used that to keep my old C-10 alive for about 4 years
till
> I sold it.
> > And yes it worked well. But the goal was to keep the POS alive till I
> saved up
> > enough to replace it. Cheaper than an eventual engine rebuild.
> >
> > > "Tony D" wrote ...
> > >> I own a 99 TJ, 4cyl, 145000km. It has started to make engine noise.
> It is
> > >> most noticable in the morning when it is cold. Is this just usual
wear
> > >> and
> > >> tear? Is it the lifters?
> > >>
> > >> What do you recommend....leave it till it gets worse or get an
> over-haul
> > >> now? Any other course of action you would recommend?
> > >>
> > >> THANKS!
> >
> >
> >
>
>