I'm not sure how to address all these issues, so I figured I'd just post them all together and take in the feedback.
I've got a lot going on with this new to me Jeep. Multiple trouble codes, a dented up exhaust, melted wires and some crusty rocker arms. I want to make sure I'm going about this the right way instead of just throwing parts at symptoms.
5 Confirmed Trouble Codes:
Could the restricted flow in exhaust system and potentially damaged O2 sensor be causing the TC's?
At 215K miles I may very well need to replace the cats & O2 sensors, but I'm afraid the exhaust may get damaged again if I don't figure that out first. Am I correct in thinking that if I install an adjustable track bar it will pull the axel back towards passenger and closer to the exhaust? On the subject of exhaust, how tight should thing be?
I should also mention that the previous owner was involved in a few (5) front end collisions!
Carfax list 4 as minor, less than $500, and one as exceeding $1000 for a front/left sideswipe collision, so there's that to consider.
On a positive note I stopped the valve cover leak by replacing the gasket. Unfortunately, I found more gunk under there than on the drip tube of my smoker! Could this also be related to the restricted exhaust or do I need to look elsewhere? I plan on replacing the oil pan gasket & rear main seal soon. Is there anything that I should do prior to that in order to get some of this sludge out; I was thinking Berryman 1216?
I almost forgot, the melted wires....
These were cleaned & wrapped with electrical tape. These go to the cam shaft position sensor & alternator & now I'm wondering if they might be contributing to the P0344: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 or Single Sensor?
So, where should I begin? My daughters think I should start with the stereo...
I've got a lot going on with this new to me Jeep. Multiple trouble codes, a dented up exhaust, melted wires and some crusty rocker arms. I want to make sure I'm going about this the right way instead of just throwing parts at symptoms.
5 Confirmed Trouble Codes:
- P0153 O2 Sensor Circuit Response Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P0431 Warm Up Catalyst 2/1 Efficiency
- P0129 Barometric Pressure Too Low
- P0058 O2 Sensor 2/2 Heat Circuit High
- P0344 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 or Single Sensor
Could the restricted flow in exhaust system and potentially damaged O2 sensor be causing the TC's?
At 215K miles I may very well need to replace the cats & O2 sensors, but I'm afraid the exhaust may get damaged again if I don't figure that out first. Am I correct in thinking that if I install an adjustable track bar it will pull the axel back towards passenger and closer to the exhaust? On the subject of exhaust, how tight should thing be?
I should also mention that the previous owner was involved in a few (5) front end collisions!
Carfax list 4 as minor, less than $500, and one as exceeding $1000 for a front/left sideswipe collision, so there's that to consider.On a positive note I stopped the valve cover leak by replacing the gasket. Unfortunately, I found more gunk under there than on the drip tube of my smoker! Could this also be related to the restricted exhaust or do I need to look elsewhere? I plan on replacing the oil pan gasket & rear main seal soon. Is there anything that I should do prior to that in order to get some of this sludge out; I was thinking Berryman 1216?
I almost forgot, the melted wires....
These were cleaned & wrapped with electrical tape. These go to the cam shaft position sensor & alternator & now I'm wondering if they might be contributing to the P0344: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 or Single Sensor?
So, where should I begin?
My daughters think I should start with the stereo...