Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 41

Thread: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Abingdon, Md
    Posts
    118

    Default HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Hello everyone, I have a 2000 xj limited with the 4.0 in it. 151,000 miles on it. It makes a weird noise only if you get on it kinda hard between 1200 and 2500 rpms. It sounds like something is loose but I cant find anything loose anywhere. It almost sounds like its coming from the front of the motor. If im being really gentle with it then it doesnt make the noise at all that I can hear of. I know the fan is not hitting anything. There is no fan shroud on it. Long story short it broke and I havent picked up a new one yet. The motor mounts are fine too if that helps. Also, there is one other noise that comes up every now and again that sounds like a heat shield is rattling around on the drivers side lower half of the motor only if I am sitting still and go to back up or pull forward a little bit and barely give it any throttle at all. But again, cant find anything loose. No idea whats going on here. ANY input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
    Anything that will break, will break on me!

    2000 xj limited 4.0 ho, automatic
    open d35 (for now) 3.55s
    open d30 (for now) 3.55s
    rc 3" leaf springs, adjustable 1.5" to 2" shackles
    re 4.5" coils up front
    rc hd trac bar and bracket
    rc hd adjustable lca's
    rustys throttle body spacer
    rugged ridge 1.5" wheel spacers
    air aid cold air intake
    mossy oak seat covers and a decent sound system
    more to come soon

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Houston
    Posts
    15,968

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    It sounds like it could be your flex plate. What kind of noise? Is it metallic? Clink, clunk, thump, rattle?

    Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Abingdon, Md
    Posts
    118

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Both noises are rattles. No clinks or bangs or clumps thumps or nothing thank goodness. On a very right budget lol
    Anything that will break, will break on me!

    2000 xj limited 4.0 ho, automatic
    open d35 (for now) 3.55s
    open d30 (for now) 3.55s
    rc 3" leaf springs, adjustable 1.5" to 2" shackles
    re 4.5" coils up front
    rc hd trac bar and bracket
    rc hd adjustable lca's
    rustys throttle body spacer
    rugged ridge 1.5" wheel spacers
    air aid cold air intake
    mossy oak seat covers and a decent sound system
    more to come soon

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    SLC
    Posts
    64

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    for the front engine noise have you taken your belt off and checked all your pulleys, sometimes the idler pulley can go out or the water pump pulley and you wouldn't know until they are about ready to come off. also check the harmonic balancer i had to replace my boyfriends cuz we noticed a slight rattle when steppn on the gas hard and when we got together and he stepped on the gas when in park of course; i looked in the engine bay and noticed a really good wobble to it and when we took it off sure enough the bearing was about to explode*Rut RO*. but thank goodness for a good eye and second opinion we save are jeep from disaster.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Abingdon, Md
    Posts
    118

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Never thought about the pulleys. I'll have to check them next time I have a day off. Really hope it's something that simple.
    Anything that will break, will break on me!

    2000 xj limited 4.0 ho, automatic
    open d35 (for now) 3.55s
    open d30 (for now) 3.55s
    rc 3" leaf springs, adjustable 1.5" to 2" shackles
    re 4.5" coils up front
    rc hd trac bar and bracket
    rc hd adjustable lca's
    rustys throttle body spacer
    rugged ridge 1.5" wheel spacers
    air aid cold air intake
    mossy oak seat covers and a decent sound system
    more to come soon

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Tucson AZ
    Posts
    224

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Had same issue Brandon, and same solution, come up on a friend's 96 XJ; would rattle under acceleration and had a belt that was "walking" on the fan drive pulley. Replaced the HB, all's good now. Fairly easy to see; the balancing weight (outer ring) should be parallel with the hub (center piece) when looking at it from above. We got a new one for 45 at local auto parts store!
    If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If it's fixed, go break it!

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Abingdon, Md
    Posts
    118

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Haven't checked anything yet but basically it's either play in the pulleys or the job or flex plate? I believe I'll start with taking the belt off and checking the pulleys first. I have replaced pulleys before but on a ford 390. Not too bad I don't think on the 4.0. How much of a pain is it to change the harmonic balancer and flex plate?
    Anything that will break, will break on me!

    2000 xj limited 4.0 ho, automatic
    open d35 (for now) 3.55s
    open d30 (for now) 3.55s
    rc 3" leaf springs, adjustable 1.5" to 2" shackles
    re 4.5" coils up front
    rc hd trac bar and bracket
    rc hd adjustable lca's
    rustys throttle body spacer
    rugged ridge 1.5" wheel spacers
    air aid cold air intake
    mossy oak seat covers and a decent sound system
    more to come soon

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Chico, CA
    Posts
    29,847

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    HB is not bad. Might need.to pull the radiator though. Gonna have to pull the tranny to change the flex plate

    Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Abingdon, Md
    Posts
    118

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Ah ok. Thanks everyone for the info! Just need a day off or to get off early. Not a good time to take off of work being a tree guy in md. Too much going on
    Anything that will break, will break on me!

    2000 xj limited 4.0 ho, automatic
    open d35 (for now) 3.55s
    open d30 (for now) 3.55s
    rc 3" leaf springs, adjustable 1.5" to 2" shackles
    re 4.5" coils up front
    rc hd trac bar and bracket
    rc hd adjustable lca's
    rustys throttle body spacer
    rugged ridge 1.5" wheel spacers
    air aid cold air intake
    mossy oak seat covers and a decent sound system
    more to come soon

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    SLC
    Posts
    64

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    when or if you need to pull off the HB you wont need to pull the radiator i don't think at least i didn't have to when i did mine. you can rent a tool at the auto parts store that will help you get it off its a bit tedious but well worth the bleedn knuckles. if you have trouble i could make a vid for you on how to do it.

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Abingdon, Md
    Posts
    118

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    That would be awesome. I'll see if I can pull the belt and check the pulleys tomorrow after work and go from there. Thank you
    Anything that will break, will break on me!

    2000 xj limited 4.0 ho, automatic
    open d35 (for now) 3.55s
    open d30 (for now) 3.55s
    rc 3" leaf springs, adjustable 1.5" to 2" shackles
    re 4.5" coils up front
    rc hd trac bar and bracket
    rc hd adjustable lca's
    rustys throttle body spacer
    rugged ridge 1.5" wheel spacers
    air aid cold air intake
    mossy oak seat covers and a decent sound system
    more to come soon

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    SLC
    Posts
    64

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Anytime bscg2000
    We are here to help

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Abingdon, Md
    Posts
    118

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Ok I'm in need of the video for the hb xjwoofy901. Pulleys all seem fine.
    Anything that will break, will break on me!

    2000 xj limited 4.0 ho, automatic
    open d35 (for now) 3.55s
    open d30 (for now) 3.55s
    rc 3" leaf springs, adjustable 1.5" to 2" shackles
    re 4.5" coils up front
    rc hd trac bar and bracket
    rc hd adjustable lca's
    rustys throttle body spacer
    rugged ridge 1.5" wheel spacers
    air aid cold air intake
    mossy oak seat covers and a decent sound system
    more to come soon

  14. #14
    cantab27's Avatar
    cantab27 is offline Level: Uber Jeep Cherokee Trailer Queen
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Christchurch new Zealand
    Posts
    14,996

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    give ya exhaust a good shake ...cat or muffler can rust up inside and make a rattle ..
    keeping it red........

    I DRIVE A BARBIE JEEP

    Quote Originally Posted by XJ4IV
    .... lol Im a jerk tonight!
    Originally Posted by bigjim350 View Post
    Think I would go that crazy too if my Jeep turned white

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGg0C...eature=related


  15. #15
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Abingdon, Md
    Posts
    118

    Default Re: HELP PLEASE!!!! 00 xj noises

    Already did that cantab27. That was my first thought. Exhaust is fine. Thanks for the tip though. All the pulleys seem fine as well.
    Anything that will break, will break on me!

    2000 xj limited 4.0 ho, automatic
    open d35 (for now) 3.55s
    open d30 (for now) 3.55s
    rc 3" leaf springs, adjustable 1.5" to 2" shackles
    re 4.5" coils up front
    rc hd trac bar and bracket
    rc hd adjustable lca's
    rustys throttle body spacer
    rugged ridge 1.5" wheel spacers
    air aid cold air intake
    mossy oak seat covers and a decent sound system
    more to come soon

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Cracking noises front window
    By cherok in forum Technical "HOW TO" Articles
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 03-23-2013, 10:40 PM
  2. Noises when coming to a Stop
    By Bellingham in forum OEM/Factory
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 09-07-2012, 09:39 AM
  3. Bad engine noises ?
    By JEEPSTER4EVER in forum General Talk
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-18-2012, 02:15 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •