What can I do about valve ticking? A valve is ticking pretty badly when I'm on an upward slope and when it's in gear and when I hit the gas. I don't know where to start. I've never had encountered a problem like this so anything will help.

 

Valve ticking or ping/detonation?

 

Sounds like pre-ignition.

Pull the spark plug on the suspected (ticking) cylinder and see what it looks like.

 

x2, sounds like time for a tune up

if its just valve noise

5 quarts or oil, with 1 quart of marvel mystery oil....run it for about 500 miles should clear it up

after 500 miles change oil back to whatever you were using. Make sure you use a good filter (mopar, purolator gold or napa gold)

 

A lifter/valve noise will not change because of a load. a piston or rod bearing can though.

 

Exhaust leak?

 

Very good possibility...

 

I also have the same ticking to which everyone replys IS the "jeep thing" that jeep is referring to.lol ccken,how do I determine which cylinder/plug to inspect? Usually at idol shes quiet,under a load however its usually very present.

 

How would an exhaust leak cause ticking? And where could that come from?

 

Is there a way to check either of those? And if so can I do the work myself? I've never had to go into the block itself before.

 

An exhaust leak (hairline crack, maybe a gasket) can sound like a tick. It can also be more prominent under acceleration and virtually unnoticeable while decelerating. Gotta get underneath and start looking/inspecting with a good flashlight.

 

When in doubt, whip them all out.

What plugs are you using by the way?

 

I have the same noise, I also HAV a crack in my exhaust manifold, very obvious. I'm sure its that at "only" 157K miles....

 

Would you suggest against welding a crack shut?

 

Lol sounds like a plan,not sure what's in there from the previous owner since its fairly recently purchased.what wud most agree is the best plug to use? Also upon inspecting the plugs what signs of wear shuld I b looking for to determine which cylinders are ok and what makes my jeep tick...so to speak