Engine Replacement
November 2026 · Lake Wales
1997 Jeep Wrangler

Fumes, Right Side Rattling and a Check Engine Light
What the customer reported
The vehicle owner reported a check engine light, fumes, right side rattling, and shaking, and asked the shop to check and advise.
What we found and did
At our Lake Wales shop, the technician found low compression, which was the reason for the fumes and check engine light, and the engine block assembly failed. The team removed and replaced the engine with a long-block replacement and used new engine installation fluids with the repair. The fuel was also found dark and contaminated, so the fuel tank was dropped, cleaned out, and refilled with fresh fuel. The battery failed testing, so a new one was installed.