Cylinder dead and now alive
#21
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
P.S. the stalling is likely caused by a defective CPS (crankshaft position
sensor) which will cause intermittent stalling totally unrelated to the '43'
code.
Jerry
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"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:soBWc.130881$sh.94469@fed1read06...
> F.D.S., Jeep came out with a TSB to fix this problem that occurred during
> the '96 to '98 model year on the 4.0L engine. It's actually a misfire
> condition that is caused by valve float caused by a bad batch of weak
valve
> springs during those two model years. The fix is to replace the valve
> springs with the newer/stronger valve springs with a new p/n. Your dealer
> will have the TSB information. No amount of replacing ignition parts,
fuel
> injectors, etc. will help. Ask me how I know about that last point? ;)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:412AE0A2.7BE996F1@***.net...
> > Fault Code 43: Ignition coil driver circuit open or shorted:
> > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code43.html
> > Why are you driving it around washing the lubricate from your
> > cylinders with raw gasoline?
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "F.D.S." wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to
die
> with
> > > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
> alive
> > > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
> replaced
> > > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> 36K
> > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> cylinder
> > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
could
> this
> > > be? TIA.
> > > Fernan
>
>
sensor) which will cause intermittent stalling totally unrelated to the '43'
code.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:soBWc.130881$sh.94469@fed1read06...
> F.D.S., Jeep came out with a TSB to fix this problem that occurred during
> the '96 to '98 model year on the 4.0L engine. It's actually a misfire
> condition that is caused by valve float caused by a bad batch of weak
valve
> springs during those two model years. The fix is to replace the valve
> springs with the newer/stronger valve springs with a new p/n. Your dealer
> will have the TSB information. No amount of replacing ignition parts,
fuel
> injectors, etc. will help. Ask me how I know about that last point? ;)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:412AE0A2.7BE996F1@***.net...
> > Fault Code 43: Ignition coil driver circuit open or shorted:
> > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code43.html
> > Why are you driving it around washing the lubricate from your
> > cylinders with raw gasoline?
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "F.D.S." wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to
die
> with
> > > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
> alive
> > > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
> replaced
> > > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> 36K
> > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> cylinder
> > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
could
> this
> > > be? TIA.
> > > Fernan
>
>
#22
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
If that engine has a separate coil for each spark plug, it could happen
easily.
"F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednbflKIfAV7fcRVn-ow@adelphia.com...
> Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost replaced
> the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the cylinder
> seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> be? TIA.
> Fernan
>
>
easily.
"F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednbflKIfAV7fcRVn-ow@adelphia.com...
> Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost replaced
> the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the cylinder
> seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> be? TIA.
> Fernan
>
>
#23
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Posts: n/a
Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
If that engine has a separate coil for each spark plug, it could happen
easily.
"F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednbflKIfAV7fcRVn-ow@adelphia.com...
> Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost replaced
> the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the cylinder
> seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> be? TIA.
> Fernan
>
>
easily.
"F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednbflKIfAV7fcRVn-ow@adelphia.com...
> Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost replaced
> the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the cylinder
> seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> be? TIA.
> Fernan
>
>
#24
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
If that engine has a separate coil for each spark plug, it could happen
easily.
"F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednbflKIfAV7fcRVn-ow@adelphia.com...
> Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost replaced
> the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the cylinder
> seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> be? TIA.
> Fernan
>
>
easily.
"F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednbflKIfAV7fcRVn-ow@adelphia.com...
> Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost replaced
> the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the cylinder
> seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> be? TIA.
> Fernan
>
>
#25
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Posts: n/a
Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
If that engine has a separate coil for each spark plug, it could happen
easily.
"F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednbflKIfAV7fcRVn-ow@adelphia.com...
> Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost replaced
> the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the cylinder
> seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> be? TIA.
> Fernan
>
>
easily.
"F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
news:K6ednbflKIfAV7fcRVn-ow@adelphia.com...
> Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost replaced
> the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the cylinder
> seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> be? TIA.
> Fernan
>
>
#26
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
Jerry,
Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how much
did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:soBWc.130881$sh.94469@fed1read06...
> F.D.S., Jeep came out with a TSB to fix this problem that occurred during
> the '96 to '98 model year on the 4.0L engine. It's actually a misfire
> condition that is caused by valve float caused by a bad batch of weak
valve
> springs during those two model years. The fix is to replace the valve
> springs with the newer/stronger valve springs with a new p/n. Your dealer
> will have the TSB information. No amount of replacing ignition parts,
fuel
> injectors, etc. will help. Ask me how I know about that last point? ;)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:412AE0A2.7BE996F1@***.net...
> > Fault Code 43: Ignition coil driver circuit open or shorted:
> > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code43.html
> > Why are you driving it around washing the lubricate from your
> > cylinders with raw gasoline?
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "F.D.S." wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to
die
> with
> > > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
> alive
> > > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
> replaced
> > > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> 36K
> > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> cylinder
> > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
could
> this
> > > be? TIA.
> > > Fernan
>
>
Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how much
did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:soBWc.130881$sh.94469@fed1read06...
> F.D.S., Jeep came out with a TSB to fix this problem that occurred during
> the '96 to '98 model year on the 4.0L engine. It's actually a misfire
> condition that is caused by valve float caused by a bad batch of weak
valve
> springs during those two model years. The fix is to replace the valve
> springs with the newer/stronger valve springs with a new p/n. Your dealer
> will have the TSB information. No amount of replacing ignition parts,
fuel
> injectors, etc. will help. Ask me how I know about that last point? ;)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:412AE0A2.7BE996F1@***.net...
> > Fault Code 43: Ignition coil driver circuit open or shorted:
> > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code43.html
> > Why are you driving it around washing the lubricate from your
> > cylinders with raw gasoline?
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "F.D.S." wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to
die
> with
> > > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
> alive
> > > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
> replaced
> > > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> 36K
> > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> cylinder
> > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
could
> this
> > > be? TIA.
> > > Fernan
>
>
#27
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
Jerry,
Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how much
did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:soBWc.130881$sh.94469@fed1read06...
> F.D.S., Jeep came out with a TSB to fix this problem that occurred during
> the '96 to '98 model year on the 4.0L engine. It's actually a misfire
> condition that is caused by valve float caused by a bad batch of weak
valve
> springs during those two model years. The fix is to replace the valve
> springs with the newer/stronger valve springs with a new p/n. Your dealer
> will have the TSB information. No amount of replacing ignition parts,
fuel
> injectors, etc. will help. Ask me how I know about that last point? ;)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:412AE0A2.7BE996F1@***.net...
> > Fault Code 43: Ignition coil driver circuit open or shorted:
> > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code43.html
> > Why are you driving it around washing the lubricate from your
> > cylinders with raw gasoline?
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "F.D.S." wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to
die
> with
> > > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
> alive
> > > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
> replaced
> > > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> 36K
> > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> cylinder
> > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
could
> this
> > > be? TIA.
> > > Fernan
>
>
Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how much
did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:soBWc.130881$sh.94469@fed1read06...
> F.D.S., Jeep came out with a TSB to fix this problem that occurred during
> the '96 to '98 model year on the 4.0L engine. It's actually a misfire
> condition that is caused by valve float caused by a bad batch of weak
valve
> springs during those two model years. The fix is to replace the valve
> springs with the newer/stronger valve springs with a new p/n. Your dealer
> will have the TSB information. No amount of replacing ignition parts,
fuel
> injectors, etc. will help. Ask me how I know about that last point? ;)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:412AE0A2.7BE996F1@***.net...
> > Fault Code 43: Ignition coil driver circuit open or shorted:
> > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code43.html
> > Why are you driving it around washing the lubricate from your
> > cylinders with raw gasoline?
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "F.D.S." wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to
die
> with
> > > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
> alive
> > > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
> replaced
> > > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> 36K
> > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> cylinder
> > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
could
> this
> > > be? TIA.
> > > Fernan
>
>
#28
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
Jerry,
Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how much
did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:soBWc.130881$sh.94469@fed1read06...
> F.D.S., Jeep came out with a TSB to fix this problem that occurred during
> the '96 to '98 model year on the 4.0L engine. It's actually a misfire
> condition that is caused by valve float caused by a bad batch of weak
valve
> springs during those two model years. The fix is to replace the valve
> springs with the newer/stronger valve springs with a new p/n. Your dealer
> will have the TSB information. No amount of replacing ignition parts,
fuel
> injectors, etc. will help. Ask me how I know about that last point? ;)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:412AE0A2.7BE996F1@***.net...
> > Fault Code 43: Ignition coil driver circuit open or shorted:
> > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code43.html
> > Why are you driving it around washing the lubricate from your
> > cylinders with raw gasoline?
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "F.D.S." wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to
die
> with
> > > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
> alive
> > > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
> replaced
> > > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> 36K
> > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> cylinder
> > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
could
> this
> > > be? TIA.
> > > Fernan
>
>
Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how much
did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:soBWc.130881$sh.94469@fed1read06...
> F.D.S., Jeep came out with a TSB to fix this problem that occurred during
> the '96 to '98 model year on the 4.0L engine. It's actually a misfire
> condition that is caused by valve float caused by a bad batch of weak
valve
> springs during those two model years. The fix is to replace the valve
> springs with the newer/stronger valve springs with a new p/n. Your dealer
> will have the TSB information. No amount of replacing ignition parts,
fuel
> injectors, etc. will help. Ask me how I know about that last point? ;)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:412AE0A2.7BE996F1@***.net...
> > Fault Code 43: Ignition coil driver circuit open or shorted:
> > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/code43.html
> > Why are you driving it around washing the lubricate from your
> > cylinders with raw gasoline?
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "F.D.S." wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to
die
> with
> > > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
> alive
> > > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
> replaced
> > > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> 36K
> > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> cylinder
> > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
could
> this
> > > be? TIA.
> > > Fernan
>
>
#29
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
Well, one reason is that I was hoping it was a sticky valve, so I flushed
the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
that didn't work.
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:16AWc.4871$ch2.3380@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Just curious as to why you would drive it for a couple of days with a
> dead cylinder, and then continue to repeat the process.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
> > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
replaced
> > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
cylinder
> > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> > be? TIA.
> > Fernan
> >
> >
>
> --
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the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
that didn't work.
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:16AWc.4871$ch2.3380@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Just curious as to why you would drive it for a couple of days with a
> dead cylinder, and then continue to repeat the process.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
> > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
replaced
> > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
cylinder
> > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> > be? TIA.
> > Fernan
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
Well, one reason is that I was hoping it was a sticky valve, so I flushed
the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
that didn't work.
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:16AWc.4871$ch2.3380@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Just curious as to why you would drive it for a couple of days with a
> dead cylinder, and then continue to repeat the process.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
> > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
replaced
> > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
cylinder
> > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> > be? TIA.
> > Fernan
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
that didn't work.
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:16AWc.4871$ch2.3380@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Just curious as to why you would drive it for a couple of days with a
> dead cylinder, and then continue to repeat the process.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
> > Hi all. I have a 1996 JGC Laredo I-6 4.0L 4x4. Cylinder #6 seems to die
with
> > no apparent warning and after driving a couple of days decides to come
alive
> > again. When cylinder is dead I get trouble code 43. I had almost
replaced
> > the engine which was gonna cost me $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
36K
> > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
cylinder
> > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
this
> > be? TIA.
> > Fernan
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>