What determines repair versus replacement with the Pentastar tick?

[yoda13]

I am very curious about something. Some people with the Pentastar tick get it repaired and some have to get a new engine. I don’t understand where the line is. I know people who’ve completely rebuilt the top end of the motor and drive another 200K miles, and other don’t even need cams and they are getting a new engine. As someone who may have to pay for their repairs out of their own pocket, can y’all help me understand what goes in to this decision? It would be helpful to have this information as I decide what I am going to do. Thanks.

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[GI Grandpa]

I am very curious about something. Some people with the Pentastar tick get it repaired and some have to get a new engine. I don’t understand where the line is. I know people who’ve completely rebuilt the top end of the motor and drive another 200K miles, and other don’t even need cams and they are getting a new engine. As someone who may have to pay for their repairs out of their own pocket, can y’all help me understand what goes in to this decision? It would be helpful to have this information as I decide what I am going to do. Thanks.

Following. My '21 Mojave began ticking and using oil at 30,000 miles and the top end was rebuilt under warranty at 42,000 miles and now the tick is back, but I am not using oil yet that I can tell and now I am at 72,000 miles.

 

[TinMan2020]

Did you ever get a video of your noise?

 

[yoda13]

My motor doesn’t use oil. I have video, just nowhere to host it. It also doesn’t do anything once up to operating temp. That’s verified by a mechanic with a stethoscope.

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