My dodge dealer told me i need a new head on my engine and that is why it ticks at idle.
Question is:

Why? What is wrong with the head? Will i tell a diference in performance after? Am i damaging my truck since the part is is BACKORDERED for 5 weeks!



Thanks

 

this is common on the 3.6's. There was a batch of heads that are defective.

Tons of info here

http://jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=32195

 

Just listened to my wife's 3.6 crew. It's got the tick on the left side head. Great.

 

tick doesnt mean a thing...but if you throw a misfire code on the #2 cylinder? Thats a different story. Take it in if that happens

 

I disagree. My understanding is that the tick precedes the CEL. I've worked with my cars my entire life, and I am certain the tick is a problem (it is not the fuel injectors). The truth is that there was either a design flaw with the Pentastar, or more likely, a manufacturing flaw with a large batch.

 

Then all 3.6's will need it then cause everyone I've heard has a tick.

 

Maybe the word tick is the wrong one to use. It is loud. I mean drain all the oil out of a old car and the tapping is the same.

you can hear it at idle from 30' away and the oil pressure drops to roughly 28psi-32psi

 

Then that's different then......

 

The Chrysler Group announced last week that they would be replacing the cylinder heads on select newer Dodge products that are powered by the Pentastar V6 after receiving a great many complaints about rough idle and stalling problems that stem from a problem with cylinder #2. Take note - this isn't a recall but rather an issue that will be addressed under warranty should you own a Pentastar powered vehicle that is experiencing loud ticking noises, misfires, stalling or a general loss of power.

The notice sent to dealers detailing the problem with these select Pentastar V6 powered engines pertains specifically to the Dodge Journey and Dodge Grand Caravan along with the Chrysler version of that minivan and the Jeep Wrangler. There is no mention as to whether or not this warranty cylinder head issue is also being experienced on other Pentastar powered Dodge models including the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Durango and Ram 1500.
This comes as great news for those Dodge and Ram owners who have been experiencing performance issues from their 3.6L Pentastar V6 but there is some bad news. Chrysler believes that as many as 7,500 vehicles could exhibit this cylinder head issue which is caused by a combination of fuel type, weather conditions and driving style but since cylinder heads are not the type of part that dealerships (or automakers) keep sitting on shelves so there could be a shortage of replacement parts right away. However, Chrysler has begun using beefier cylinder heads on new Pentastar powered vehicles while also moving full steam ahead with production of replacement parts for the troublesome V6 engines.

If you own a Dodge, Ram, Jeep or Chrysler vehicle powered by the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and you are having issues with engine noises, misfiring, stalling or a loss of power - it is a good idea to call your dealership and schedule a trip to the service department to see if your vehicle may apply for the free cylinder head replacement.

 

ok so they ordered the head for me on August 11th and it jsut came in yesterday!

I will keep you guys up to date!