1998 Jeep Cherokee is their a problem with my engine ? or i

1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
112,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CAJUNLAND504
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1998 grand Cherokee limited 5.2L BEAST.!!
i don't know if this is a problem or if it because the engine is just a rough n tough tank.lol.
anyway..i get a knocking sound coming from if but its very lite. all the fluids are the correct colors, and no smoke is coming from the tail pipe. I'm just wanting to catch a problem b 4 it gets to bad.is this normal, like i said its really lite, but u can hear it...thanks ...
Jun 26, 2010 at 11:55 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

This could be a bearing problem, a piston problem a valve train problem, there are a few ways to try and isolate this noise, but as it is so faint just now this is a bit hard to do, i would start with an oil pressure test with a mechanical gauge, also a good mechanic may be able to pin point any potential problem using a stethoscope, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 27, 2010 at 2:09 AM
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