DadsallWright2020
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- Joined
- Mar 21, 2020
- Messages
- 12
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 3
- Location
- Lenoir, NC
- Vehicle Year
- 1985
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger 4X4
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 3 Inch body lift
I’ve got a 2016 Jeep Cherokee that I’ve been working on (it’s my wife’s daily) and it had burnt a valve a few weeks ago. I pulled the head, reworked it, done a valve job, changed all upper gaskets (head, valve cover, intake/exhaust manifold, VVA). After putting it all back and trying to start it the car won’t crank. I’ve been online and done some research about the VVA (Variable Valve Actuator) and some people are saying that the “brick” loses oil prime and it’s difficult to get it back. I’ve turned the car over 15 times at least with no compression (I think due to the fact that the VVA is holding the intake valves open) so I’m at a loss. Anyone got any pointers?