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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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i thought my 95 cherokee's flex plate had cracked, 4 bolts were loose and didnt see any cracks. the knocking is still there but not as loud, the whole exhaust seems tight. any ideas what it could be?
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Did you use a threadlocker when putting the bolts back in?
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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no i didn't. it seems to be alright when it idles but as soon as i put it in gear it starts
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