i have a 1996 cherokee that myself and two mechanics swore had a bad rod and bearing because of the knock. i had a different engine all lined up to buy and was going to dump $2,000 when all said and done. before i made the plunge i went to the internet and found this sight explaining that it was a good possiblity that the problem was loose torque converter bolts or a bad flex plate. low and behold 3 of 4 torque converter bolts were loose and almost backed out. i fixed it myself for NOTHING. do you hear that? NOTHING!! you guys are the sh..t.
thanks again hello to everybody.

 

your in the right place,gud job and welcome to cf