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Old 09-07-2011, 11:54 AM
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My 96 xj sport is making a cilking sound when i take off and when I gas in a turn.it sounds like its coming from inbetwen motor and transmission. Thanks for your help
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Bad U-joint in the front could do that. Jack it up in 4 WD and rotate the front wheel back and forth and look for play. Good luck!
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Went to my frends shop he thinks its the transfer case we will no tomaro when he puts it on the lift. Thinks for you help
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Okee Dokee . My U-Joint "crackeled" when I turned. Would be a little odd for a transfer case. Maybe the front differential though. D.
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