'95 XJ 4.0L(AW-4) Engine Knocking?
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From: Eugene, OR
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.7 Stroker I6
yea seafoam in the intake and lucus in the gas are both great stuff
if higher octane fuel changed the knocking then its pre ignition and you should change the knock sensor
if higher octane fuel changed the knocking then its pre ignition and you should change the knock sensor
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From: Nor-Cal Coast
Year: 90,84
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0,2.5
Just looked at your video again. I think if it was me I'd have the valve cover off. With your thumb on a rag you can press on the rockers one at a time and see if one changes it. (if it's not obvious)
Or maybe that was checked?
Or maybe that was checked?
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From: Texas
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Was this aimed at me? Not my video, someone else's post. If not for me sorry :P. As far as knock sensor testing, I've seen someone test it on a different vehicle with an ohm meter. Think it has to register megaohms though. I pulled the codes and no knock sensor or anything listed at all for that matter.
I guess I will end up replacing it anyway, just not looking forward to the $70 price tag.
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From: Nor-Cal Coast
Year: 90,84
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0,2.5
I saw it suggested that WITH one, you might actually get better economy on premium since Renix will advance the spark until it knocks. (gonna try it next tank).
Thanks guys, 90 and earlier renix.
And, yep chickenfloss, O for two, clicked on laredo's video.
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