[Guest]

Hi, I am a newbie to this board. I have just purchased a 1992 4.0l Wrangler and the engine has a "mechanical" sound to it. Kinda like a diesel. It has 140,000 miles, and has documented 3000 mile oil changes since it was new. (I bought it from a friend) It almost sounds like a knock, but the oil pressure warm at idle is 35 psi, and goes to about 50 on the gas.
Do these engines sound more "mechanical" than the average commuter car?
I have an 11 second Mustang, and now the Jeep is my new toy. I love it!!

1992 4.0l Wrangler

 

[Guest]

Yeah, mine sounds like what you described. My pressure is around 38 idle, 50 on the gas. They dont run very quiet.

91 YJ 4.0

 

[raymo]

If it is in the upper end of the engine, it sounds like a rocker arm, not really a big deal. I would be more concerned if in the bottom part of the engine...

-raymo
4.6 Stroker Scrambler

 

[Guest]

My brothers 4.0 had a similar diesel sound and replacing the spark plugs helped it allot. I suggest giving that a try.

'85 Scrambler