Recent content by JKP

Spark requires the crank sensor signal to the PCM, PCM grounds coil to fire. Coil should have 12V on one wire and pulsed ground from PCM on the other. The cam sensor is in the distributor, and if there's no cam sensor signal to the PCM, it won't run either.

That is a tapered seat. You pound on the top and it just balloons the bolt. You're going to have to crack/cut that nut off and use: And it's going to come out like a bullet.

Turbo one step above factory. Then straight through/chambered. Glass packs are going to be loud and sound like crap.

Somebody had an OEM OPDA causing issues as it had a lot of wobble in the shaft.

It was more recent than that. I've had a Dorman OPDA in mine for about 170K mi now, no issues. I think the NAPA sensor others have gotten to work is mad by Dorman. If you have the OEM OPDA that needs to be checked for binding, gear wear.

Ok, I remembered somebody was having a screwy issue like this and it was either the cam or crank sensor. The 06 will run on only the cam or only the crank sensor. So, disconnect one and see if it fixes it. If not, reconnect it and disconnect the other one. It will take a long crank to start...

Also, have you looked for pending codes when it acts up?

No idea if it would cause your problem, but have you verified the CCV orifice in the rear elbow isn't clogged?

I would think cracked head.

It's not one of the typical PCM issues, but the 06 has a junk PCM, so... Mark @Wranglerfix can help determine if it might be the PCM.

You have to post to YouTube then post link to video.

I'm guessing you have a lot of carbon buildup from those compression numbers. 120- 150 PSI is normal per the FSM.

Head bolt 11 requires sealant. The exh manifold bolt there intersects the head bolt hole.

If they didn't properly break it in, it will wear the lobes and lifters in no time.

If it's wet during/after heavy rain, the cowl drain is probably plugged, which then spills over the air intake to the HVAC fan. If wet after running AC, it's the lack of a drain turn down and driving at hwy speeds. Water comes through the grill hits the fan and goes everywhere during rain...