$6k quote for head gaskets on 4.0 SOHC?

[JJMaine]

I guess it isn't critical since the motors coming out for head gaskets at the least anyway. Fwiw, I started it before work this morning and it ran great with no ticking.

 

[sgtsandman]

I guess it isn't critical since the motors coming out for head gaskets at the least anyway. Fwiw, I started it before work this morning and it ran great with no ticking.

Maybe it's just the tensioners that use oil pressure to operate are wearing out then.

Chain guides should be making noise whether it's warm or cold.

 

[JJMaine]

Yeah it caught me off guard because it's never made that sound. I guess if all goes to plan I should do the whole timing setup on this motor as well this winter. I'm not looking forward to it but what are you going to do?

And new tensioners at least on the donor motor?

 

[sgtsandman]

Yeah it caught me off guard because it's never made that sound. I guess if all goes to plan I should do the whole timing setup on this motor as well this winter. I'm not looking forward to it but what are you going to do?

And new tensioners at least on the donor motor?

I would. We recommend changing them every 70,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on who you talk to. I prefer every 70,000. You also don't have to prefill and pressurize them. Some instructions tell you to do that. It just makes it harder to install them if you do.

Also, check the oil passages that feed the tensioners. Some times they get clogged up. A pipe cleaner will fit in there.