First jeep! Starting problem and rattling sound. Help please

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11-08-2011 | 08:13 AM

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cruiser54

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Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Check to see if the exhaust is rubbing on the crossmember. Your motor mounts and/or trans mount may be bad causing this.

I would certainly check the flexplate bolts while you're at it.

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11-08-2011 | 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by James P

I've seafoamed every tank for 1,500 miles or so. It does wonders. As for the rockers Looks like a candidate for boatsides I want to do it to mine but my rockers are flawless. LOL. I need to just do it.. oh on a sidenote check and clean connections, grounds etc. It really is worth it..

Yeah I'm going to hit the rockers as soon as she is mechanically sound! This weekend ill do another bottle of seafoam and clean the connections and give her a go! Can't wait to start on the body though.

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11-08-2011 | 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Danian619

Just something to keep in mind. My Jeep started taking longer and longer to start. Not just turning, but for the engine to catch. I changed the battery which seemed to help, but didn't completely eliminate the problem. I just didn't think it was a starter problem. Then one day, it wouldn't start. I changed the starter and BAM! No problems since. Getting to the fuel pump is VERY involved. I hope you don't have to do that.

Thanks Danian yeah I'm thinking I'll just do a starter for good measure, or maybe even just throw a new solenoid on maybe??

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11-08-2011 | 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NateXJ01

I agree with Donnie. Mine has had a steady knock coming from under the center console area for the 4 years that I have had mine. Sounds kind of like someone tapping a finger on a table top. It is very cyclical and it only happens at an idle. Hasn't gotten any worse since the day I bought so I am not worried about it lol. I am learning that Jeeps are just inherently noisy, which sometimes makes it difficult to determine what is actually a problem. Good luck with it though, hope your Jeep lasts a while for you. Dad's has 280,000 and still runs strong, so it is looking good for you.

I know! I'm very excited to have one! Looking forward to have it for years to come just needs a lift and some fog lights and I'll be set!!

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11-29-2011 | 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hoff2k5

I know! I'm very excited to have one! Looking forward to have it for years to come just needs a lift and some fog lights and I'll be set!!

I'm half way there with the fog lights. Just waiting for some money to do the lift because then I will need new shocks, rims, and tires on top of the lift lol.

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