Loud clatter

Tiny
BOBWV73
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  • 1995 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 189,000 MILES
Loud rattle or clatter from engine. Valve cover vibrates. No oil leaks, good oil pressure, no loss of power, no loose parts, slight drop in fuel mileage, no overheating, no check engine light.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 AT 9:07 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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1 QUART OF MARVEL MYSTERY OIL----SUBSTITUTE IT FOR 1 QUART OF MOTOR OIL--NEXT OIL CHANGE

THIS MAY HELP--IT WILL "CLEAN" YOUR TAPPETS (HYDRAULIC LIFTERS) THEY CONSTANTLY ADJUST TO TAKE UP THE SLACK IN YOUR VALVE TRAIN--IF THEY DO NOT CONSTANTLY OPEN AND CLOSE CORRECTLY YOU GET CLATTER. THEY ARE SORTA LIKE A HYDRAULIC JACK OPENING AND CLOSING RAPIDLY. CRAP MAY BE KEEPING YOURS FROM CLOSING.

EVEN THOUGH IT MAY TAKE SOME TIME,

DO RETURN TO THIS QUESTION AND LET ME KNOW IF IT'S WORKING,

THIS IS MY HOBBY, AND I DO WANT TO KNOW HOW THE SOAP OPERA IS PROGRESSING!

THE MEDIC
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 AT 11:47 PM
Tiny
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If the clattering/tapping continues after the use of the magic oil best open it up and investigate-if it turns out to be valve lifters the camshaft follows
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 9:57 AM

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