I am hearing noises from the engine compartment

MULDOON

MEMBER
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
190,000 MILES

I have a 2002 jeep grand cherokee with 190k miles there is a clicking noise coming from engine I replaced belt tensenor but did not solve problem I ran engine without belt on and clicking continued, no smoke from exhaust or excessive oil consumption. Jeep has noise clicking fron engine, I replaced belt tensioner also took belt off and ran engine noise still there, no smoke or excessive oil consumption, origonal owner and changed oils often, thank you Declan

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Could be a valve lifter or something in the power end. Have it checked at a shop to verify.

Roy

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Saturday, May 5th, 2012 AT 1:43 AM

CJ MEDEVAC

MECHANIC
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IF THE NOISE IS TAPPING SOUND AT THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE

IT MAY BE A "DIRTY TAPPET" (HYDRAULIC LIFTER)

A QUART OF MARVEL MYSTERY OIL IS AN ADDITIVE THAT TAKES THE PLACE OF 1 QUART OF OIL DURING AN OIL CHANGE

IT DOES WORK WELL IN MAKING A LIFTER OPERATE CORRECTLY

IT'S NOT ALWAYS THE ANSWER, HERE'S A LITTLE INFO ON HOW THEY WORK AND OTHER OPTIONS

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1978-gmc-c2500-ticking-coming-rebuilt-engine

IF IT IS A "TAPPING" UP TOP, SOMETIMES FADING AWAY AS YOU DRIVE, THIS IS PROBABLY NOT REAL SERIOUS THE MMM MAY FIX YOU RIGHT UP

LOOK IT UP IN "YOU TUBE"

THE MEDIC