Anubisxj

Hi all new here had my 2000 xj for a while now and the other day it just started this rattle the engine did have a rebuild a fair while ago so am hoping the new pistons haven't broken a skirt. Anyway the sound is ugly it's only at start up and if I let the engine settle to idle and give it a light sharp blip it will create the sound otherwise it's totally quite through the revs oh and still have great oil pressure any help appreciated I did go through vids and the search options but haven't heard anything with the same sound

cruiser54

You expect us to read that?
We're anxious to help and all, but don't torture us with that crap of no punctuation.

Anubisxj

Apolagies on the lack of punctuation never was my strong suit so that being an issue cheers

cruiser54

Just edit it. This may help you edit it: It's only so we can help you.

awg

might be a lifter

try an engine stethoscope to see if you can pin down the noise a bit

might just be some bearing in the pulleys, A/C etc etc

Saudade

While you're at it, check your motor/trans mounts. Perhaps the exhaust is banging against something or the mech fan is touching the shroud.

dmoe69

Perhaps the starter is not completely disengaging from the flywheel

tech

It could help if we could hear the noise . maybe in a video .

cruiser54

He/she is long gone. Most likely because I commented on their lack of punctuation making it difficult for us to provide real good free help...........
Perhaps they will find a site that posts are done like texting your BFF and dispenses poor info.

Roler

This one wasn't even too bad...because it was short.
Tried plowing through the first post in this one and gave up...

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/96-...achine-266523/



Or this one! First sentence sounded promising! But alas...

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/need-help-long-cranking-issue-has-turned-into-not-wanting-run-issue-249233/

cruiser54

Why torture those who you're asking for free help?

doublechaz

Because the world owes them anything they desire at any cost.

cruiser54

And right now. That's why I cut them little slack when I come across those threads.