On my way to Havasu this weekend my jeep ran like crap after I filled up in Vital Junction. I had no choice since I was already on fumes across the desert sweating to death. Anyways after I filled up the Jeep sounded like it was on 3 cylinders then the oil pressure dropped. Pulled over and had plenty of oil. So I drove it in the rest of the way to Havasu. Put some Sta-bil and a gallon of 100 octane in it incase i got some bad gas, but that did not work. Left it for a few days, picked it back up and parked it in an assigned spot on the island outside my buddys resort. Got towed, but was released after a few hours with no charge to me. Wheeewwww, so we got a trailer, towed it back to the Hemet dealership today. They said I might have a hundred dollar deductible to use my power train warranty. that sound familiar to anyone ? I am still way under my warranty. Or anybody have a clue what might be wrong ? Hopefully I will find out tomorow.........

First, I'd re read your warranty, I've seen deductables on used car warranties, but not on a new one.

First, I'd re read your warranty, I've seen deductables on used car warranties, but not on a new one.


New car problems SUCK. I'm with shortbus, I've never heard of a deductible on the original warranty. Unless you commute in that thing, you should still be under the 3 yr/36,000 bumper to bumper. :D my :2:

Just talked to the dealer, first thing he asked was if I was sitting down. Great ! Says underneath, the oil pan bent up smashing the tube that the oil goes up into the engine resulting in lots of scoring on the cylinder walls and a #2 miss fire. All in all says i need a new block !! Approx $4400.

OUCH, any ideas ?

Smashed in oil pan?

What did you hit?

Did you hit something on the freeway? If so, turn it in to your insurance company, I assume you have full coverage, as it's a new vehicle, being financed. They should cover the damage, but you will have a deductable after all.

I do have full covrage and beyond. I think for now I am just going to bring her home, replace the oil pan, the tube down there, new plugs and fresh oil and see what it does.......i dont see a reason to need a new block yet from some scratches, but if that doesnt work I thought about just taking it to get the engine bored or something.

$$$$4400.00....WOW I coulda had a V8

What did the oil pressure gauge say?

Did they even have the head off or test compression? The more I ponder it, the more it sounds like a cookie cutter diagnosis.

Just talked to the dealer, first thing he asked was if I was sitting down. Great ! Says underneath, the oil pan bent up smashing the tube that the oil goes up into the engine resulting in lots of scoring on the cylinder walls and a #2 miss fire. All in all says i need a new block !! Approx $4400.

OUCH, any ideas ?

So they're saying you have to pay for it because you caused the damage?

Yes they said the warranty does not cover it. They did a compression test also, he said it was 50#'s ? I am on my way to go get her right now.

If worse comes to worse, you can get a long block for around $1200, good luck.

try e-bay. I got a good deal on a used 4.0. shipped for $500 w/ 50k miles. It will be more for a lower miles engine, but still cheaper then the dealer.

I had a brand-new 4.0 ATK short block w/5yr-50K warranty installed last year in the old lady's 1996 Cherokee for $3000 .
I would shop around for a better deal, unless the insurance picks up the tab after you pay the deductable.

I turned it in to my insurance......going to the Jeep hospital tomorrow

I turned it in to my insurance......going to the Jeep hospital tomorrow

Excellent! Glad it's working out with the insurance but if you don't mind me asking is this auto or some type of homeowners insurance?
Thanks, just in case I find myself in that situation too.

B&T TJ

I made a claim to my auto insurance, tol dthem I hit something on the road, and I have to use my comprehensive insurance with the deductible as $250

Just wanted to give an update....took my Jeep to another dealership........covered under warranty, supposed to be done finally next week. Been almost a month......i miss her

Just wanted to give an update....took my Jeep to another dealership........covered under warranty, supposed to be done finally next week. Been almost a month......i miss her

Excellent! That's great news! :D