What the heck happened

[Wkeithk]

06 KJ 3.7 76k. Never an ounce of problem. Always maintained. Driving down the road yesterday about 50 -55 no noise all the sudden engine and oil light come on engine dies. Get off on side of road open hood, smelled oil and this is what I found The left side cam is smiling at me.:icon_mad:

 

[CactusJacked]

That's not good. The bearing caps that holds the cam to the head must have come loose or snapped, and the cam jumped out of it's resting place. Be sure to show pics of the carnage once the valve cover is removed.

 

[Wkeithk]

How much chance of damage to other than left Head? Not sure, I'm not a mechanic.

 

[CactusJacked]

If the cam let loose on it's own and jumped up, the valves would have closed, so I wouldn't foresee piston/valve collision issues. Now if it was a collision that pushed the valve up against it's will in the first place, you may be looking at worse damage internally. Other damage may have been done to the timing chain/sprocket assemblies from the cam tracking cattywompus, but while the engine is apart replacing the head, you're going to want to replace those items anyway. Wouldn't want to suppose beyond that point without taking things apart.

 

[Wkeithk]

Thanks -- Either way - sounds expensive

 

[sota]

Ouch!
You win the "well that's different" award for today.

 

[profdlp]

Gruesome. confused2.gif

I truly hope it ends up being one of those "looks worse than it actually is" deals. Hang in there!

 

[VAhlene]

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That's a bummer man! Hope it's not as bad as it looks

 

[02blue]

:sorry:

That's a new one! Sad for the OP but have to admit I got a chuckle out of cattywompus. That'll drive a spellchecker nuts. :roflbow:

 

[Wkeithk]

If you know longer hear from me I sliced my wrists after I got the cover off!

 

[LibertyTC]

I would wait to take the cover off...
I will send over an ACE certified assistant..to ensure you feel much better...

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Shelly will guarantee her head work and you won't even remember you had a problem. :icon_smile:

In all seriousness, Look forward to hear an update...I hope it is not too bad in there.
Edit: Only 76 k miles that seems very low to have this sort of problem..strange.

 

[profdlp]

At least she doesn't have to worry about getting her clothes dirty. :roflsquared:

 

[sota]

the wrench is the wrong size and get your damn hand off the fender! you'll scratch the paint!

 

[Snail Farmer]

There was a wrench in that picture? I guess I better look at it again.

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[Porkchop]

He spelled it wrong, wench not wrench that's why you couldn't see it.

 

[Wkeithk]

You all are the best! Hope more pics today! Going to begin -

 

[CactusJacked]

Good luck....anxiously listening for the screams of terror!

 

[Wkeithk]

I think she's a gonner

Sorry boys - Had an ******** that lasted than more than four hours after Liberty TC's post Whew! I could'nt lean against the car to work on it. Wife's damn lucky she was'nt home! Well, take a look at the pics. They sure ain't pretty. PLEASE tell me if anyone might agree, although I find it hard to believe I honestly think the oil pump went the inside of this head is *****, I mean bone dry. Here are some pictures. Those with weak stomachs might want to avoid.

 

[CactusJacked]

Yeah, something was starving the oil supply to the head, those bearings had a serious melt down. The rest of how it looks is pretty much what I was imagining.

 

[LibertyTC]

Unfortunately due to oil starvation, you may need assistance in replacement.
All I can offer is a team to assists & cheer you up!
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I wish the news was better. :icon_mad: