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Jeep Engine and Valve seat problems
by krecker
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Oct 26, 2008 (5:23 am)
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My Jeep Liberty just had a major engine problem. This does not appear to be isolated to only Jeeps engines. My Jeep had 82K miles. Dealership stated valve seat came loose putting a hole in the piston. This has been reported in ALLDATA reports recently yet the word is not getting out to the general public. A reliable friend of mine said carbon built up can't cause the resulting damage and there is a major manufacture flaw in the material they used. The resulting hole in the piston is a defect in the metal. There appears to be a trend here and the manufacturer is not saying anthing including a recall notice. Has anybody else had any Jeep engiines vakve replaced or major engine repairs. We only discovered this by demanding to see and take photos of the resulting problems and it was evident it was a manufacturer defect.
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- #66 of 88
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Re: Jeep Engine and Valve seat problems [krecker]
by jaepboy_50
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Oct 26, 2008 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: krecker (Oct 26, 2008 5:23 am)
I'm sorry to say that I haven't heard of this problem, but I am very glad it is not happening with me. Since there are 80k+ miles on the vehicle, it is not under warranty, unless it has the unlimited. I am going to research this a bit, and if i dig something up I will be sure to let you know. 
Good luck with your Liberty!
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- #67 of 88
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Re: Engine emits smell like....burnt waxish something? [reneedaughtry]
by lightlytoasted
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Oct 28, 2008 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: reneedaughtry (Apr 28, 2008 5:12 pm)
Renee,
Did you ever find out what this was? I have the exact same smell, snuffed out candles. I'm afraid its my clutch, but I'm really not sure. What have you found out?
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- #68 of 88
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Re: Jeep Engine and Valve seat problems [jaepboy_50]
by krecker
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Oct 28, 2008 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: jaepboy_50 (Oct 26, 2008 5:39 pm)
you may not have the problem now, but it has happened to several people, the result, rebuild or replace your engine.
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- #69 of 88
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Re: valve problems with Liberty [madiscl]
by krecker
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Oct 28, 2008 (7:22 am)
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Replying to: madiscl (Jul 10, 2007 8:07 am)
let me have your contact info and I will include you in my letter to Chrysler. thanks
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Re: Dealer say new liberty sputter is normal, can it be? [careyb]
by krecker
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Oct 28, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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Replying to: careyb (Mar 19, 2007 9:30 pm)
beware of valve seat coming loose and damaging engine, it did on mine
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- #71 of 88
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Re: 2003 Jeep Liberty Engine Problem [lnick1]
by ghardy19
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Jan 03, 2009 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: lnick1 (Oct 17, 2008 12:19 pm)
Yes, It just happen to me Nov. 8. A piece of carbon broke off and trashed my spark plug which inturned stuck opened a valve. The piston slamed the valve and damaged both. I was told at the dealership that my best bet was to find a used motor and have it installed. replacing a piston and maybe even the head would cost more. The best price so far I found is $2800 to $3300. I hope this helps.
Ghardy
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- #72 of 88
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05 Jeep Liberty CRD diesel fuel filter
by deerfarmer
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Jan 26, 2009 (4:09 pm)
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Asking if anyone has replaced (good experience or bad experience) the OEM fuel filter housing with an after market heated fuel filter housing?
Can't seem to add enough power service to the fuel
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- #73 of 88
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Re: Jeep Engine and Valve seat problems [krecker]
by eekme32
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Feb 03, 2009 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: krecker (Oct 26, 2008 5:23 am)
I just had the same problem. My engine light came on and I hooked up a diagnosis machine that I purchased at an auto part store for this purpose. It said that I had a misfire #1 which means that spark plug number #1 is malfunctioning. To my surprise when I removed the spark plug it was smashed in and I knew I had to get a REAL mechanic to come and check it out. He told me he would have to take the head off to see what was happening down there as he said that I was getting no compression from that one cylinder. When he open it up we found that the Valve seat came loose the piston hit it now resulting in damaging my piston, rings and head. I had to purchase a new piston, rings and get my head repaired (along with my real head) that all cost a good chunk of change. Luckily the mechanic I used was a family friend and only charged me 300.00 to do the job for me. But reading on line and running into you has shed a lot of light on this subject for me. I wish I had taken photos of this but I never figured to check on line for this kind of problem you know. But I have not doubt that Jeep has a problem with the Jeep Liberty’s breaking down anywhere from 80,000-105,000 regarding the Valve seat coming loose and damaging the motor. I hope this helps and if you are thinking for filing a lawsuit regarding this issue let me know..!
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Re: 2003 Jeep Liberty Engine Problem [ghardy19]
by eekme32
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Feb 03, 2009 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: ghardy19 (Jan 03, 2009 7:25 am)
Check these site and see for yourself..! Were not alone~!!
http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/1362210.page
http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chrysler/TI82J9AU88KO7LJQ2/p16
http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1fyn8-3-7-liter-engine-2002-jeep
http://www.2carpros.com/forum/2002-jeep-liberty-stalls-wont-continue-to-run-vt21- 0398.html
http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_114125.html
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