97 cherokee bottom end knock
08-28-2011, 05:21 PM
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97 cherokee bottom end knock
Hello I just bought a 97 cherokee and it has a bottom end knock, im thinking its a rod bearing but im praying it's not. Any ideas of what I can do before I start ripping the motor apart?
08-28-2011, 08:35 PM
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Let's hope so, a good friend of mine came over and listened to it and said the same thing. He owns a Jeep and said he had some come out and it made the same noise.
08-28-2011, 08:56 PM
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OO and check your exhaust manifold make sure there is not any cracks in it..sounds weird but iv heard/seen this be the cause of a knocking sound too
08-28-2011, 10:06 PM
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is it really loud? like a clunking sound or more like ticking, clanking sound? and does it only happen at idle? or does it get louder with the engine? hows the oil pressure?
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08-29-2011, 05:25 AM
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Its the same all the time, doesn't change with rpms and my oil pressure is just fine. Its not that loud of a knock.
08-29-2011, 07:15 AM
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Its not loud enough to hear if your standing behind it .....I wish I could upload video from my phone so you guys could hear
08-29-2011, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by xjed88
Its the same all the time, doesn't change with rpms and my oil pressure is just fine. Its not that loud of a knock.
08-29-2011, 10:32 AM
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Also why do I need to move my axle? This is my 1st jeep and 1st vehicle with a lift
08-29-2011, 10:39 AM
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Also why do I need to move my axle? This is my 1st jeep and 1st vehicle with a lift
look at the center hub, it sits too far back from the center of the wheel well. any flex and you'll rub. did you install the lift or buy it like that? are the coils vertical or slanted slightly backwards towards the bottom? makes for bad driveline angles.
look at the center hub, it sits too far back from the center of the wheel well. any flex and you'll rub. did you install the lift or buy it like that? are the coils vertical or slanted slightly backwards towards the bottom? makes for bad driveline angles.