This is my first post so bear with me here...
2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport.
4.0L I6, stock.
AW4 Auto, 231 T-Case.
189,095 miles.
No ABS, or TC.
Ok, so on my drive home, there was this strange sound that seemed like it was coming from the engine. I know the 4.0 is a somewhat noisy engine (at least mine is, and always has been), but sometimes when I would let off at 40-60 mph, I would hear a loud clacking sound for about half a second, and then it would go away, This happened twice on my 15 minute drive. I am extremely diligent about changing the oil every 3000 miles, and I ALWAYS let it warm up to at least 160 before I start moving. The oil pressure is great, 50psi @1000rpm even when warm. I drive normally but sometimes I like to have a bit of fun.
What could this be? I know quite a lot about the 4.0 but I’ve never heard it do this nor heard anyone else talk about it. I would make a video of the sound but in case there is really something wrong I obviously don’t want to try and reproduce it.
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2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport.
4.0L I6, stock.
AW4 Auto, 231 T-Case.
189,095 miles.
No ABS, or TC.
Ok, so on my drive home, there was this strange sound that seemed like it was coming from the engine. I know the 4.0 is a somewhat noisy engine (at least mine is, and always has been), but sometimes when I would let off at 40-60 mph, I would hear a loud clacking sound for about half a second, and then it would go away, This happened twice on my 15 minute drive. I am extremely diligent about changing the oil every 3000 miles, and I ALWAYS let it warm up to at least 160 before I start moving. The oil pressure is great, 50psi @1000rpm even when warm. I drive normally but sometimes I like to have a bit of fun.
What could this be? I know quite a lot about the 4.0 but I’ve never heard it do this nor heard anyone else talk about it. I would make a video of the sound but in case there is really something wrong I obviously don’t want to try and reproduce it.
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