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Oct 9, 2012 | 12:37 PM

darkoverlift

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From: Orlando, FL and Lufkin, Texas

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

Help Identify this noise

1995 Cherokee
95,200 Original Miles
AC Works Fine
Temps stay around 180-220

The only issue is this noise that drives me insane. File format is MP4

http://www.fileupyours.com/view/331386/Engine%20Noise%202%20%282%29.mp4

http://www.fileupyours.com/view/331386/Engine%20Noise%202%20%281%29.mp4 h

ttp://www.fileupyours.com/view/331386/Engine%20Noise%202%20%281%29.mp4

Where do I begin...

Oct 9, 2012 | 01:03 PM

xKHANx

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Year: 95, 00

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Both 4.0L

Could be the idler pulley but most probABLY a belt. Either get some CRC Belt Dressing and spray the crap out of it or get a new belt. New belt would probably be best.

Try pouring some water on it to see if it temporarily goes away.

Oct 9, 2012 | 01:28 PM

RTorrez1

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From: Riviera, Texas

Year: 1998 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by xKHANx

This is the last thing you want to do. That spray garbage in not made for serpentine belt. If you do use it you will be having to change out your belt.