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  1. hectikart

    So, today sucked pretty bad! ...

    This is true, but unfortunately I can't put in a new engine myself...don't have the equipment or experience. If it weren't for the cost of labor, I would be all over a new engine...maybe even a 4.7L, but that's definitely not cheap.
  2. hectikart

    So, today sucked pretty bad! ...

    No worries. Looks like I'll be going that route as well. I looked into doing new heads ($3400) and my mechanic told me that they're not actually new. They're re-manufactured and that doesn't guarantee that the springs are new. It has been confirmed that the valve spring did fail and also...
  3. hectikart

    What did you do to your jeep today?

    wept over it still being in the shop...going on day 8 now...looks like at least another week...and that may be optimistic.
  4. hectikart

    Radiator - can it be repaired?

    My deepest apologies... :rotflmao:
  5. hectikart

    Radiator - can it be repaired?

    It's a very ethical and moral decision to remove the battery tray.
  6. hectikart

    So, today sucked pretty bad! ...

    I assume the heads are ok. I may still replace them as opposed to machining though...it will depend on cost. But the way I look at it, I'm paying for a lot of labor to have everything re-built and machined...plus the time it will take waiting for the parts to be sent out to a machine shop...
  7. hectikart

    Radiator Question

    Yes, I left them open with no issue. But I like what I see from TwoBobsKJ...so I think I'll be doing that soon.
  8. hectikart

    Radiator - can it be repaired?

    I tend to go with the logic that if it seems to good to be true it probably is...but hopefully it's really new and not used/repackaged. As far as the install goes, if it has nuts that need to be inserted into slots in the plastic tank, make sure you do it before you install the radiator. Pain to...
  9. hectikart

    So, today sucked pretty bad! ...

    Nope, I've never overheated it. My radiator blew up and was leaking really badly, but I just kept refilling it every 10-15 miles to get myself home from work and swap it out. I guess it's just bad luck. When I talked to Chrysler today, they told me I'm the third owner...dealer told me I was...
  10. hectikart

    Radiator - can it be repaired?

    x2 ...radiators aren't that expensive, and they're easy to install. There's a lot of pressure going through it...I wouldn't be surprised if you blew that screw right out of it, especially threading it into plastic.
  11. hectikart

    Radiator Question

    I didn't worry about them when I did mine...
  12. hectikart

    How long will a typical Jeep Liberty engine last?

    I just dropped a valve at 87,000miles. At least $2000+ for valve job with machined heads. I'm pretty pissed!
  13. hectikart

    So, today sucked pretty bad! ...

    So I just got off the phone with Chrysler...They basically said "Sorry, that's too bad, we feel bad for you but there's nothing we can do." BS :emotions122:
  14. hectikart

    Gas mileage just went for a S#!T

    It was all highway driving, stock gears. My normal everyday city/highway mix usually gets me about 18/19 mpg. When I lived in Boston, I was getting 16/17. This time I calculated the mileage over a 650mi highway trip. I didn't have time to do the oil before I left, and was getting about...
  15. hectikart

    Gas mileage just went for a S#!T

    I like synthetic because it doesn't break down with heat like conventional oil. That's why you can go twice as long+ on one oil change. Really just needs to be changed when dirty. Price wise it's basically a wash...oil is twice as much, but you buy it half as often. I guess you save money buying...
  16. hectikart

    Gas mileage just went for a S#!T

    I'm sure you're on top of it, but is the oil due? I was getting 18/19mpg when I was due for an oil change (I run full synthetic, changed every 7500 or earlier if dirty). After changing the oil my mpg immediately shot up to 22/23mpg. I was really surprised it made that big of a difference.
  17. hectikart

    So, today sucked pretty bad! ...

    Yea I know who I'll be on the phone with first thing Monday morning! Hopefully I can get some money back from it.
  18. hectikart

    So, today sucked pretty bad! ...

    Well that inspires some confidence. Thanks! How much was a new head from the dealer? I do love my KJ and don't want to get rid of it..especially since I just did the suspension a couple months ago. I'll probably have my friend help me replace both heads or have both machined. Are the new...
  19. hectikart

    So, today sucked pretty bad! ...

    Thanks, I should have tried to get codes.. But I did talk to the shop this morning and the news is not good. I have zero compression in cylinder #1. They can barely get it moving around the lot into the garage. He suspects a valve is stuck or dropped. Potentially a valve job, which he...
  20. hectikart

    2005 Jeep Liberty 3.7L V6 4x4

    This sounds a lot like what happened to me last night! And, I did replace my radiator recently as well...about 2,500 miles ago. It really doesn't seem radiator/coolant related though. Mine is in the shop now waiting for diagnosis. Don't keep running yours, manual says is the light flashing...

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