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Maybe your speakers are not that great, comes across quite well at 55s on my speakers and to my ears, and obviously to the dealer as well as they took it in for tear down. There is no idle down in that video, it is already idling. New diagnosis from the dealer is continued valve train...

It has not fixed it for me. Picked it up last night after passenger intake cam, followers, and lash adjusters replaced. Twenty miles into the new cam, caught the birth of a tick at 55 seconds on the video. So with 8044 miles on it, I am on tick number 2. Now back at the dealer with 8078...

I am going to use the oil analysis, for evidence. If under warranty, I pull the pan, I'm afraid they may void my warranty.

I'm going to disagree about metal in the bearings, the filter filters down to about 35 microns, some of the metal dust produced will most likely be smaller than that. I guess it is a mute point now, it is back in the shop, how did I get a new tick in twenty miles? Something is not right with...

Alright, an update to my story: Jeep Cares was involved, so I was able to get a cam within three weeks. I requested an engine replacement due to concerns for metal in the engine. Jeep said no, a new cam and followers is good enough, they said no metal found in the valve solenoids. I said...

Congrats, hope everything goes smoothly from here. I am still fighting with my dealer. The cam just came in at the dealership, not sure when they are going to put it in. I guess based on their workload. I have been advocating for a new engine, but does not seem like they want to play ball...

Sounds like a tick to me; go get another oil filter, take the one out that is currently in the filter housing, as long as it has been used for a bit of time, cut it open, look between the pleats (outside of filter) and if you see fine metal particles your cam is probably being chewed up. Put...

I wish the numbers were known. Lots of post every where for failing valve trains and the 3.6 pentastars. For me it has been 100%. 2014 JKU failed at 60,000, cylinder 5, exhaust,; now 2024, Gladiator cylinder one, intake. The old argument is that forums is where people come to complain, of...

I agree, this seems to be a common problem. Why so many cases where the failure occurs on the intake cam, right back, on cylinder number one? At least that is what I find in my research. At 7900 miles, it is difficult to blame owner behavior, oil, break-in etc. If this was just a materials...

Page 118 for my model year Gladiator: ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55...

I agree, I bought a broken vehicle. I am pushing for a new engine as I am concerned about the metal through out all the bearings in the engine, especially this early in the vehicle's life. What a disappointment!

Easiest and cheapest way to tell, might be to cut open your oil filter when doing oil changes. If you are really concerned, just pull the filter and cut it before you need to change your oil. That would be about $15 well spent either to let you know you have a problem or things are okay. The...

Factory oil changed at 1139 miles; another oil change done at 5141 miles as I was going on an extended trip; Oil used was Mobil 1 0w-20 as per manufacture recommendations. I did the oil changes myself. Oil pressures always looked fine. Really feel my failure was due to a defective follower...

Nope, babied it as per break-in instructions and after that used it for its intended purpose. Like you, I am in California so always going to the mountains and with the grades rpms are going to go up. When I was sure this was occurring, I was on a 45 day trip up in Idaho, Montana, and Oregon...

Yea this is a hassle and a disappointment. My 2014 JK at least made it to 60K before a rocker arm seized. The engine and transmission on the 2024 Gladiator were both made in the USA as per the Monroney sticker.

2024 Gladiator Rubicon X built September of 2024, purchased new in January 2025. Engine sounded noisy from the get go. Went on a month long trip in remote areas in May and June of this year. Engine sound worsened, almost like a diesel. Came home with about 7900 miles on the odometer. Had to...

I think I am in the same boat as you. Bought a 2024 JT Rubicon Unlimited X back in January of this year. I think I started hearing a tick around 500 miles. I went on a prolonged trip back in June/July and put about 3000 mile on the truck. As friends came and took a look at my Gladiator...

Hey Shadow Papa, maybe re-read my original post. I referenced a JK I had in the past. I got away with not replacing the cam on that one, point is I was able to identify the second the tick developed. It ran fine for another 30,000 miles, I traded it in for my current JT which now has 7500...

I am taking it to the dealership so hopefully not as many issues. If I do run into issues, two phrases come to mind: Lawyer up, and lemon law.

Yea, I have about $9000 in mods, I really like the Gladiator for my purposes and want to keep it long term. Disappointing it seems to have issues so early on. Leaving for a trip, and now have to take a different vehicle. Love your set-up!