I just purchased a 89 Cherokee Pioneer I6. Has 215k on it.


Ive had it for about 2weeks now. Im starting to notice little things that make me a little worried.

#First: My oil pressure reads 18-20 when cold at idle and 20-25 when warm. Even when im at higher RPMs it always seems to stay in the same range of 20-25. i dont get much movement of needle, even when i rev up motor, it barely moves needle up.

the thing seems to run pretty good, and the only reason i even started paying attention to oil pressure gage...was because i could swear the first couple of days i had it, it ran at 30-40 when warm or cold.


#second: i got the oil changed yesterday (oil level was full & still pretty clean, hadnt been changed since 205k) but now i notice a ticking noise. i opened the oil cap and it sounds like the lifters ( i think thats what theyre called lol) At idle its a slow tick, and if i give it some gas the tick becomes faster.

The thing seems to run good, other then that ticking noise. Temp is perfect and has lots of power still....



Do i have anything to worry about?

Ive read so many of these forums, that i feel confussed by conflicting info. please help!

Also i need to drive to san diego, ca in Aug.....is that a stupid idea with a jeep with 215k on it??

 

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