Cylinder dead and now alive
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
Let us know how it comes out.
F.D.S. wrote:
> 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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
>
> 36K
>
>>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
>
> cylinder
>
>>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
>>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
>
> this
>
>>>be? TIA.
>>>Fernan
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
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F.D.S. wrote:
> Well, one reason is that I was hoping it was a sticky valve, so I flushed
> the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
> that didn't work.
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:16AWc.4871$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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
>
> 36K
>
>>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
>
> cylinder
>
>>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
>>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
>
> this
>
>>>be? TIA.
>>>Fernan
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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#42
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
Let us know how it comes out.
F.D.S. wrote:
> Well, one reason is that I was hoping it was a sticky valve, so I flushed
> the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
> that didn't work.
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:16AWc.4871$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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
>
> 36K
>
>>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
>
> cylinder
>
>>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
>>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
>
> this
>
>>>be? TIA.
>>>Fernan
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
F.D.S. wrote:
> Well, one reason is that I was hoping it was a sticky valve, so I flushed
> the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
> that didn't work.
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:16AWc.4871$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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
>
> 36K
>
>>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
>
> cylinder
>
>>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
>>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
>
> this
>
>>>be? TIA.
>>>Fernan
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
#43
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
Let us know how it comes out.
F.D.S. wrote:
> Well, one reason is that I was hoping it was a sticky valve, so I flushed
> the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
> that didn't work.
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:16AWc.4871$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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
>
> 36K
>
>>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
>
> cylinder
>
>>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
>>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
>
> this
>
>>>be? TIA.
>>>Fernan
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
F.D.S. wrote:
> Well, one reason is that I was hoping it was a sticky valve, so I flushed
> the engine oil, replaced the oil and did a fuel system flush. But of course
> that didn't work.
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:16AWc.4871$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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep with
>
> 36K
>
>>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
>
> cylinder
>
>>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
>>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
>
> this
>
>>>be? TIA.
>>>Fernan
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
#44
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
will do, thnx.
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:q_%Wc.6062$HZ4.2974@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> Let us know how it comes out.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
>
> > 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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> >
> > 36K
> >
> >>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> >
> > cylinder
> >
> >>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> >>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
> >
> > this
> >
> >>>be? TIA.
> >>>Fernan
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> >>
> >>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> >>01 XJ Sport
> >>
> >>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> >>-- Dave Barry
> >>
> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp
> >>Function: noun
> >>Date: 1940
> >>
> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> >>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> >>World War II.
> >>
> >>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:q_%Wc.6062$HZ4.2974@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> Let us know how it comes out.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
>
> > 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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> >
> > 36K
> >
> >>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> >
> > cylinder
> >
> >>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> >>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
> >
> > this
> >
> >>>be? TIA.
> >>>Fernan
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> >>
> >>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> >>01 XJ Sport
> >>
> >>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> >>-- Dave Barry
> >>
> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp
> >>Function: noun
> >>Date: 1940
> >>
> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> >>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> >>World War II.
> >>
> >>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
#45
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
will do, thnx.
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:q_%Wc.6062$HZ4.2974@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> Let us know how it comes out.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
>
> > 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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> >
> > 36K
> >
> >>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> >
> > cylinder
> >
> >>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> >>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
> >
> > this
> >
> >>>be? TIA.
> >>>Fernan
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> >>
> >>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> >>01 XJ Sport
> >>
> >>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> >>-- Dave Barry
> >>
> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp
> >>Function: noun
> >>Date: 1940
> >>
> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> >>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> >>World War II.
> >>
> >>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:q_%Wc.6062$HZ4.2974@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> Let us know how it comes out.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
>
> > 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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> >
> > 36K
> >
> >>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> >
> > cylinder
> >
> >>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> >>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
> >
> > this
> >
> >>>be? TIA.
> >>>Fernan
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> >>
> >>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> >>01 XJ Sport
> >>
> >>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> >>-- Dave Barry
> >>
> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp
> >>Function: noun
> >>Date: 1940
> >>
> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> >>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> >>World War II.
> >>
> >>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
#46
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
will do, thnx.
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:q_%Wc.6062$HZ4.2974@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> Let us know how it comes out.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
>
> > 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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> >
> > 36K
> >
> >>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> >
> > cylinder
> >
> >>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> >>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
> >
> > this
> >
> >>>be? TIA.
> >>>Fernan
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> >>
> >>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> >>01 XJ Sport
> >>
> >>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> >>-- Dave Barry
> >>
> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp
> >>Function: noun
> >>Date: 1940
> >>
> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> >>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> >>World War II.
> >>
> >>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:q_%Wc.6062$HZ4.2974@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> Let us know how it comes out.
>
> F.D.S. wrote:
>
> > 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 $3200 for a new engine from Jeep
with
> >
> > 36K
> >
> >>>mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> >
> > cylinder
> >
> >>>seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No warning, no
> >>>stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What could
> >
> > this
> >
> >>>be? TIA.
> >>>Fernan
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>--
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>tw
> >>
> >>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> >>01 XJ Sport
> >>
> >>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> >>-- Dave Barry
> >>
> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp
> >>Function: noun
> >>Date: 1940
> >>
> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> >>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> >>World War II.
> >>
> >>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> >>________________________________________________ ___________
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
#47
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
I appreciate your help. Now I can go to the dealer and know exactly what to
say instead of them telling me that I need a new engine.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:76UWc.132712$sh.114078@fed1read06...
> I bought the new stronger version of the valve springs (as well as new
valve
> stem seals while we were underneath the valve cover) from the dealer for
> what seems like $80 or so. Then I paid a local mechanic $150 to swap the
> valve springs and valve stem seals. Voila, no more '43' codes. Mine was
> especially bad, I could get as many as three '43' codes at once... as in
12
> 43 43 43 55.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
> news:38SdnQSpW6DmnLHcRVn-jQ@adelphia.com...
> > Jerry,
> > Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how
> much
> > did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:soBWc.130881$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 $3200 for a new engine from
Jeep
> > with
> > > 36K
> > > > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> > > cylinder
> > > > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No
warning,
> no
> > > > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
> > could
> > > this
> > > > > be? TIA.
> > > > > Fernan
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
say instead of them telling me that I need a new engine.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:76UWc.132712$sh.114078@fed1read06...
> I bought the new stronger version of the valve springs (as well as new
valve
> stem seals while we were underneath the valve cover) from the dealer for
> what seems like $80 or so. Then I paid a local mechanic $150 to swap the
> valve springs and valve stem seals. Voila, no more '43' codes. Mine was
> especially bad, I could get as many as three '43' codes at once... as in
12
> 43 43 43 55.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
> news:38SdnQSpW6DmnLHcRVn-jQ@adelphia.com...
> > Jerry,
> > Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how
> much
> > did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:soBWc.130881$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 $3200 for a new engine from
Jeep
> > with
> > > 36K
> > > > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> > > cylinder
> > > > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No
warning,
> no
> > > > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
> > could
> > > this
> > > > > be? TIA.
> > > > > Fernan
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
I appreciate your help. Now I can go to the dealer and know exactly what to
say instead of them telling me that I need a new engine.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:76UWc.132712$sh.114078@fed1read06...
> I bought the new stronger version of the valve springs (as well as new
valve
> stem seals while we were underneath the valve cover) from the dealer for
> what seems like $80 or so. Then I paid a local mechanic $150 to swap the
> valve springs and valve stem seals. Voila, no more '43' codes. Mine was
> especially bad, I could get as many as three '43' codes at once... as in
12
> 43 43 43 55.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
> news:38SdnQSpW6DmnLHcRVn-jQ@adelphia.com...
> > Jerry,
> > Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how
> much
> > did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:soBWc.130881$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 $3200 for a new engine from
Jeep
> > with
> > > 36K
> > > > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> > > cylinder
> > > > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No
warning,
> no
> > > > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
> > could
> > > this
> > > > > be? TIA.
> > > > > Fernan
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
say instead of them telling me that I need a new engine.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:76UWc.132712$sh.114078@fed1read06...
> I bought the new stronger version of the valve springs (as well as new
valve
> stem seals while we were underneath the valve cover) from the dealer for
> what seems like $80 or so. Then I paid a local mechanic $150 to swap the
> valve springs and valve stem seals. Voila, no more '43' codes. Mine was
> especially bad, I could get as many as three '43' codes at once... as in
12
> 43 43 43 55.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
> news:38SdnQSpW6DmnLHcRVn-jQ@adelphia.com...
> > Jerry,
> > Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how
> much
> > did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:soBWc.130881$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 $3200 for a new engine from
Jeep
> > with
> > > 36K
> > > > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> > > cylinder
> > > > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No
warning,
> no
> > > > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
> > could
> > > this
> > > > > be? TIA.
> > > > > Fernan
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
I appreciate your help. Now I can go to the dealer and know exactly what to
say instead of them telling me that I need a new engine.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:76UWc.132712$sh.114078@fed1read06...
> I bought the new stronger version of the valve springs (as well as new
valve
> stem seals while we were underneath the valve cover) from the dealer for
> what seems like $80 or so. Then I paid a local mechanic $150 to swap the
> valve springs and valve stem seals. Voila, no more '43' codes. Mine was
> especially bad, I could get as many as three '43' codes at once... as in
12
> 43 43 43 55.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
> news:38SdnQSpW6DmnLHcRVn-jQ@adelphia.com...
> > Jerry,
> > Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how
> much
> > did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:soBWc.130881$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 $3200 for a new engine from
Jeep
> > with
> > > 36K
> > > > > mile/ 36 moths warranty. However, this just boggles me now as the
> > > cylinder
> > > > > seems to work when it wants and goes dead the same way. No
warning,
> no
> > > > > stalling, just dies and then come alive in a couple of days. What
> > could
> > > this
> > > > > be? TIA.
> > > > > Fernan
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
say instead of them telling me that I need a new engine.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:76UWc.132712$sh.114078@fed1read06...
> I bought the new stronger version of the valve springs (as well as new
valve
> stem seals while we were underneath the valve cover) from the dealer for
> what seems like $80 or so. Then I paid a local mechanic $150 to swap the
> valve springs and valve stem seals. Voila, no more '43' codes. Mine was
> especially bad, I could get as many as three '43' codes at once... as in
12
> 43 43 43 55.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "F.D.S." <no_spam@no.mail.com> wrote in message
> news:38SdnQSpW6DmnLHcRVn-jQ@adelphia.com...
> > Jerry,
> > Thanx for the info. I will take it to the dealership. One question: how
> much
> > did it cost you to get it fixed? TIA.
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:soBWc.130881$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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Re: Cylinder dead and now alive
"CRWLR" <noneofyourbusiness@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> If that engine has a separate coil for each spark plug, it could happen
> easily.
Naw. '96 4.0L still had a dizzy. No coil-over-plugs yet