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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Just bought my Cheokee xj a week ago. I noticed something weird . When I open the hood, the jeep running, it runs great, no nocking , no ticks, oil pressure is at 40 warm, doesn't smoke, but when I walk to the driver side of the Jeep, I hear like a knocking ? So I go back to the engine bay, and nothing, go back to the driver side, buy the front tire, and I hear this knocking !!!!!!!!!!! Is this my motor !? I hope not, I just spent all my money on this jeep, and cant afford a rebuild.
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Salvagebaltss
Just bought my Cheokee xj a week ago. I noticed something weird . When I open the hood, the jeep running, it runs great, no nocking , no ticks, oil pressure is at 40 warm, doesn't smoke, but when I walk to the driver side of the Jeep, I hear like a knocking ? So I go back to the engine bay, and nothing, go back to the driver side, buy the front tire, and I hear this knocking !!!!!!!!!!! Is this my motor !? I hope not, I just spent all my money on this jeep, and cant afford a rebuild.
Torque converter bolts are loose. About a 45 minutes job, taking your time and cleaning as you go. Do a search for a write up on the fix.
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bulrid8
Torque converter bolts are loose. About a 45 minutes job, taking your time and cleaning as you go. Do a search for a write up on the fix.
really ? wow, thanks for the quick reply, is this pretty c'mon with xj's ?
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Salvagebaltss
really ? wow, thanks for the quick reply, is this pretty c'mon with xj's ?
Yep
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Salvagebaltss
really ? wow, thanks for the quick reply, is this pretty c'mon with xj's ?
Yes, I just did mine yesterday.
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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Looking for threads on full size axle builds help
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Looking for threads on full size axle builds help
Here's a whole list of threads:
http://bit.ly/190XpXi
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Here's a whole list of threads:
http://bit.ly/190XpXi
Got 'em. Lol.
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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How much does your jeep vibrate at idle? Mine vibrates a little kinda like a misfire.
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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How much does your jeep vibrate at idle? Mine vibrates a little kinda like a misfire.
You're a Jeep hypochondriac.
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

You're a Jeep hypochondriac.
No I'm just wondering. My Automotive teacher says it sounds and feels like a misfire. I really didn't even notice it until he pointed it out.
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

You're a Jeep hypochondriac.
I second this
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234

No I'm just wondering. My Automotive teacher says it sounds and feels like a misfire. I really didn't even notice it until he pointed it out.
At idle, rez the engine to 2500 and hold and see if it misfires. Chances are you may need to steam clean your engine or so ething is just lose
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

At idle, rez the engine to 2500 and hold and see if it misfires. Chances are you may need to steam clean your engine or so ething is just lose
We used it as a test vehicle for today's class. We tested the compression of each cylinder, we also did a cylinder leak test. So I don't know if we screwed anything up or it was acting like that before.
Old Sep 25, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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"I really didn't even notice it until he pointed it out."

It is what it is, no matter what we say, we'll never convince you otherwise.



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