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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 03:55 AM
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Exclamation help 96 jeep engine making rattle noise

its making a slight rattle noise sounds like its coming from the bottom close to the trans. was thinking it might be a spun rod bearing but the rattle stops when i give it gas. it only does it when it is in idle. what could it be??? it has 200k miles and was rebuilt 25k ago
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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cat converter, or heat shield on exhaust ratteling?
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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Auto trans? Could be loose flexplate bolts:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ocking-125547/
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