So our relatively new-to-us '97 TJ revealed a sketchy sound this afternoon for the very first time....
It was warmed up after a short drive, and I started to hear a slight knock coming from what I believe to be to top of the 5-speed tranny.
I notice it in neutral, whether or not I'm on the clutch pedal. Makes no difference.
What does make a difference, however, is shifting the transfer case into 4wd. Once I do that, the noise goes away. Weird.
Furthermore, at just about any speed higher than about 3-5 mph, the sounds stops.
Any idea what that might be? Something major?
The tranny shifts in/out of all the gears very well. No issues whatsoever, shifting up or down.
It's a 2.5L 4-cyl, with roughly 132k miles. Doesn't appear to have been abused at all - but I really don't know. It's over 20 years old at this point.
Any ideas as to where to start digging?
Any and all help is gratefully appreciated!
It was warmed up after a short drive, and I started to hear a slight knock coming from what I believe to be to top of the 5-speed tranny.
I notice it in neutral, whether or not I'm on the clutch pedal. Makes no difference.
What does make a difference, however, is shifting the transfer case into 4wd. Once I do that, the noise goes away. Weird.
Furthermore, at just about any speed higher than about 3-5 mph, the sounds stops.
Any idea what that might be? Something major?
The tranny shifts in/out of all the gears very well. No issues whatsoever, shifting up or down.
It's a 2.5L 4-cyl, with roughly 132k miles. Doesn't appear to have been abused at all - but I really don't know. It's over 20 years old at this point.
Any ideas as to where to start digging?
Any and all help is gratefully appreciated!
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