ok so when im coming to a coast I hear a whine it souds like a powerwheels car its not as bad in neutral. I can hear it very well at slow speeds, only when moving it runs fine but this noise is worrisome to me. If anyone else has had this issue please let me know and where should i start. This is my first post and my first jeep, but i love it wanted one forever and now i have one dont wanna ruin it

 

Need more info to help you pinpoint it. Where does it sound like it's coming from?

 

You need to mention the year, and type of transmission etc, for folks here to help you better.....

 

sorry its a 2000 sport, automatic,4x4. my freind says its the alternator idk. sounds like its coming from front

 

sorry its a 2000 sport, automatic,4x4. my freind says its the alternator idk. sounds like its coming from front

 

are you driving it in 4WD

 

Check the tension on the belt. It should be very tight. At the longest point between two pulleys you should only be able to twist it 90 degrees.

It could be the internals of the alternator. Mine whines sometimes. Like when I turn my roof lights on it strains the alternator pretty bad and it whines slightly.

 

no not n 4 wheele. i will check the belts.

 

sorry took me so long to reply..checked the belts all feel tight. I have put right at 1000 miles since i purchased it a mont ago and no issues yet!! im gonna keep an eye/ear on it.
thanks for the replies

 

Could be gear whine?

 

what is gear whine exactly and how would i go about checking it and fixing

 

Gear whine could be from worn, dry, or out of spec unit. Sometimes it's just how they are. Could even be transfer case low on fluid. Have you checked/changed ANY of the fluids yet?

I have determined from this thread that you've driven 1000 miles with your rear brakes as such, so you should be good for another week.

 

thanks I figured as much just wanted to make sure. Had a freind told me "oh they make all kinds of weird noises" but im glad i didn't give up on finding it....as for the diff fluid and transfer. Im planning on servicing that as well this weekend I will do the service and update post if that helps or not. tanks again for all the advice

 

FWIW, I got the gear lube cheaper at Meijers (regional BB store) cheaper than Azone.
Wally world or such might be same. TC, trans, and axles would add up to a little bit of savings. Takes 4 quarts for both axles. I used Valvolene 70-140.
IIRC, it was about .50 per qt cheaper

 

could the lube have anything to do with the fact that when I turn at slow speed or take off straight there is a vibration almost like a tire rub it goes away if i let off the gas a bit it only does it when straight when i give it a lil more gas than usual, but very noticable when sharp turn left not as bad on right