98 zj motor noise
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98 zj motor noise
Uh, where do I begin ?
189,000 miles. Just changed the oil and 1 day later it sounds like a sewing machine !
In the winter months we have heard a little clatter, common in all of my jeeps ive owned.
But this sounds like a loose rocker and i am hoping this is something i can adjust myself. If that is what it is.
suggestions ?
189,000 miles. Just changed the oil and 1 day later it sounds like a sewing machine !
In the winter months we have heard a little clatter, common in all of my jeeps ive owned.
But this sounds like a loose rocker and i am hoping this is something i can adjust myself. If that is what it is.
suggestions ?
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Well, I pulled the valve cover and didnt feel or see any rocker issues.
Put half a quart of tranny fluid to see if a sticky lifter would open up.
knocking is worse, and louder. Sounds like a collapsed lifter now and i do believe I will need to get another motor rounded up to slap in my GC.
Anyone have a 4.0 with less than a 100,000 they want to sell ?
Put half a quart of tranny fluid to see if a sticky lifter would open up.
knocking is worse, and louder. Sounds like a collapsed lifter now and i do believe I will need to get another motor rounded up to slap in my GC.
Anyone have a 4.0 with less than a 100,000 they want to sell ?
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how is the oil pressure indicator?
start the engine w/o the valvecover (only a few seconds) and see whats wrong.
if it looks ok take oil pan off and check piston rods
but before all this i would change oil with 20w60..
start the engine w/o the valvecover (only a few seconds) and see whats wrong.
if it looks ok take oil pan off and check piston rods
but before all this i would change oil with 20w60..
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I am gonna try heavy duty oil first....then repull the valvecover and go from there. I found a good deal on a wrecked GC and can buy for a decent price and take what i need and sell the rest.
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UPDATE
Well, drove it to my shop. On the way there, steering got stiff, pedal was stiff, engine died and lots of chugging and vibration. pulled over, smoke. set for a minute, started back up and took off. Made it to the shop, 3 miles away with the #1 connccting rod denting the pan. Funny thing is, it starts and I can move it around my shop. Engine races in the rpms but runs. lol Well, looks like its time to start pulling !
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