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Old 07-13-2014, 09:40 AM
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I have developed a knocking sound between 900 -1400rpm. This noise happens in drive, park, and neutral.
I'm thinking maybe rod noise and I should just put some heavier oil in.

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Could also be lose flexplate.. you should diagnose the issue, then decide what to do.
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I'm gonna check them tonight. Thank you
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Just checked them. 3 of four were finger tight. Tightened them down to 55 ft lbs and bam no noise. Thank you
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Just checked them. 3 of four were finger tight. Tightened them down to 55 ft lbs and bam no noise. Thank you
Woohoo!! I love happy endings!!
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Woohoo!! I love happy endings!!
so do I. So do I....
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I think that's the first time anyone's knocking/ticking was solved by the loose flex plate bolts. Or at least the first time anyone has said that was the issue...
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I think that's the first time anyone's knocking/ticking was solved by the loose flex plate bolts. Or at least the first time anyone has said that was the issue...
i had a 98 xj with knocking noise and it was cured by tightening the bolts.
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i had a 98 xj with knocking noise and it was cured by tightening the bolts.
WELL YOU NEVER TOLD US! lol.
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That was way before I joined the forum
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