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    Hello, I'm new to the forum so this is my first post.

    I just bought my first cherokee a few months ago and since i bought it, there has been a ticking/knocking noise coming from the engine. At first i wasn't really concerned but the noise has gotten louder. I do not know the source of the noise so i'm hoping someone could help me out! Below is a link to a video i shot about a week ago.


    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjo-1Wo4eow"]Jeep cherokee ticking/knocking. Need help! - YouTube[/ame]

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    Default Re: First post! Ticking/Knocking coming from top end?

    hows you oil look? a bit alarming that its getting louder....
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    Default Re: First post! Ticking/Knocking coming from top end?

    I cant watch the video (at work).... but is it a tick or a knock? Top of engine or bottom of engine?

    A common cause of a ticking sound is the exhaust manifold. They are known for cracking.
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    Thanks for the quick responses. Last time I checked the oil it was clean, but I will check it again and let you know when I can. And the noise definitely sounds top end. In the video, I hold the Rpm's at around 1800 because that's when the noise is loudest. Doesn't sound like exhaust manifold at all to me, but maybe I'm wrong?

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    Default Re: First post! Ticking/Knocking coming from top end?

    Lifter tick is pretty common on the 4.0 as well.
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    Well, try this. Next oil change, put a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil in it and see if it quiets down.
    Another reason you might hear a tick is if the oil level is low.

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    Oh, and welcome to xjtalk and thanks for posting up!

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    Default Re: First post! Ticking/Knocking coming from top end?

    how does is sound on startup? Common for them to tick for a few seconds (10) until oil gets up to all the components. Run some MMO or a heavier oil to quiet things down.
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    Default Re: First post! Ticking/Knocking coming from top end?

    Tried marvel mystery and ATF that was recommended to me, and there has been no difference

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    Something is loose in there. Usually lifter tick goes away on higher revs since there is more oil flow going to them, but it cold very well be lifter noise. Pull the valve cover and check the rocker arm nuts.

    If you had an inspection borescope of some kind I'd say snake it in the oil drain hole next time you change the oil and look at the #6 piston's skirt and see if it's missing any of it.
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    Pulled valve cover and checked rocker arms. All tight! I had someone sit in the drivers seat and rev it up while I was underneath and the noise is very loud bottom end as well as on top? I guess I'll have to pull the oil pan next and check for pieces of piston

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    Default Re: First post! Ticking/Knocking coming from top end?

    Are we sure it's not an exhaust leak? Have you checked the manifold top and bottom for cracks? Between the "tubes" is pretty common

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    I was wondering if it was loud in the bottom end. Pull the inspection cover for the flex plate and check it for cracks and loose torque converter bolts. The noise sounds more consistent with that I think. Also check bell housing bolts. Tony found loose ones the other day
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    Default Re: First post! Ticking/Knocking coming from top end?

    last thing I would try before you go digging around for it to use a long screwdriver as a stethoscope. You'd be surprised that you can identify which cylinder it is and top or bottom end. put the business end of the screwdriver along the valve cover and put your ear to the handle. move it up and down the cover and listen for changes. Do the same along the bottom end where the pan meets the block.

    also might want to rule out the exhaust leak. start it up cold and run your hand along the header and collector. been know to crack or separate at collector and have a strangely knocky sound.
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    Default Re: First post! Ticking/Knocking coming from top end?

    Just finished checking the flex plate. Everything was tight and couldn't see any cracking anywhere. Bent the hell out of the cover when getting it off so I hope I can force it back on .

    Yea I've been told about the exhaust tick, but my ticking sound doesn't go away. I was told if it's a cracked manifold or exhaust system that the ticking would go away at operating temp, but I can drive my jeep for an hour straight on the highway and it will still be ticking! I can still look into it just to be sure. I'm just hoping its not "piston slap"

    Thanks everyone for your help!

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