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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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my cherokee has a knocking sound in the morning and it doesnt go away like it used to but later when my car is warmed up it gets quieter.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Could be your torque convertor bolts getting loose! They sound like a rod knock or a sticky lifter.

Pretty common...
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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how many miles on?
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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194,xxx with a reman at 150,000. used to be a cop car
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piston rods
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