2002 Jeep Wrangler Engine Clicking

2002 JEEP WRANGLER
46,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ED KILPELA
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HELP.... I just got this jeep and I get this clicking noise, maybe once out of twenty times. I turn the key off and restart the engine and the noise is gone. The sound reminds me as if the lifters are not getting oil. I hate to keep running the engine with the noise so I turn it off right away. I heard of oil draining from the oil filter (anti-drain valve) and not having pressure transferred to the engine during start up. The filter is mounted on the side of the block. I used a Fram PH16 filter. Oil pressure is good, 40+ pounds and I used 5w30 synthetic oil. Thanks
Nov 10, 2009 at 5:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would recommend trying a different filter. Some don't have an anti flow back valve. That may be the problem.

Let me know if it helps.
Nov 10, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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