1993 Jeep Cherokee engine knocks

1993 JEEP CHEROKEE
120,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGELROSARIO
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engine knocks, added protech drygas, knocking stopped for a little while, knocking returned.
possible solution?
Feb 22, 2009 at 12:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Does this sound more like a bearing knock or a ping while under a load? Does it happen all of the time or only under certain conditions?

Joe
Feb 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM
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ANGELROSARIO
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[quote:bb880facb9="Jacobandnickolas"]Hi:
Does this sound more like a bearing knock or a ping while under a load? Does it happen all of the time or only under certain conditions?

Joe[/quote:bb880facb9]
no ping, motor rattles a little then knock, rattles a little then knock. happens more in idle than when driving, but happens in either case
Feb 22, 2009 at 9:01 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The only thing I can say with a knock is that it is usually a bearing problem (rod, main, cam...). Make sure the oil is full and that you are using the proper weight.
Feb 23, 2009 at 9:23 AM
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