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Old 02-24-2011, 02:03 PM
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Hi all I'm new here.

Picked up a 2000 XJ a few weeks ago to save my S2000 from this brutal NE winter. My appreciation for the Jeep grew surprisingly quick. It been exactly what I wanted for my winter beater on 4k budget.

I'm posting to ask if anyone can reco a good Northern NJ Jeep mechanic. I have a rattle coming from the underbody near the front that I'd like to get checked out. Its most noticeable when I start the car and at a stoplight, but barely heard when on the move.

Otherwise, it drives beautifully for being 11 years old.

After a full day of detailing the weekend I picked her up:

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Check exhaust.


And Bobs Crossroad Service in Wantage, NJ.
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Originally Posted by Diesel
Check exhaust.


And Bobs Crossroad Service in Wantage, NJ.
Ha should've been the first thing I check def seems to be that. But need to narrow it down to the exhaust or cat.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/exhaust-rattle-77736/

Wantage is about an hour away from where I am in Bergen County. Hoping for something a little closer.
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Where in Bergen County are you from... I am also im Bergen nice jeep. welcome to the forum... I am not a professional tech but I used to work for Mopar So I could have a look for you if you want... So maybe you can just do it yourself...
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Where in Bergen County are you from... I am also im Bergen nice jeep. welcome to the forum... I am not a professional tech but I used to work for Mopar So I could have a look for you if you want... So maybe you can just do it yourself...
Hey I'm in Fair Lawn for a few more days, moving to Montclair on Sunday. PM me and I'll meet up at your convenience if thats cool.
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Got it. Might be in touch this weekend depending on how my move goes
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Got it. Might be in touch this weekend depending on how my move goes
ok sure no problem...
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So it was just a loose temp exhaust hanger. I'll get it re-welded eventually but good to know it was nothing else.
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