clanking sound that driving me nuts.
07-24-2006, 09:54 AM
#31
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Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
clutch on it has gone bad.
'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
they are broken.
I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
bad fan clutch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
>
> I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
>
> Now:
>
> I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> sum up..
>
> 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> follows by clanking sound.
> 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> away.
> 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
>
> The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> sound.
> Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
>
> Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
>
> -J.
clutch on it has gone bad.
'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
they are broken.
I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
bad fan clutch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
>
> I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
>
> Now:
>
> I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> sum up..
>
> 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> follows by clanking sound.
> 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> away.
> 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
>
> The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> sound.
> Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
>
> Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
>
> -J.
07-24-2006, 09:54 AM
#32
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Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
clutch on it has gone bad.
'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
they are broken.
I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
bad fan clutch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
>
> I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
>
> Now:
>
> I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> sum up..
>
> 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> follows by clanking sound.
> 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> away.
> 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
>
> The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> sound.
> Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
>
> Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
>
> -J.
clutch on it has gone bad.
'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
they are broken.
I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
bad fan clutch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
>
> I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
>
> Now:
>
> I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> sum up..
>
> 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> follows by clanking sound.
> 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> away.
> 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
>
> The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> sound.
> Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
>
> Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
>
> -J.
07-24-2006, 09:54 AM
#33
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Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
clutch on it has gone bad.
'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
they are broken.
I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
bad fan clutch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
>
> I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
>
> Now:
>
> I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> sum up..
>
> 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> follows by clanking sound.
> 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> away.
> 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
>
> The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> sound.
> Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
>
> Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
>
> -J.
clutch on it has gone bad.
'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
they are broken.
I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
bad fan clutch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
>
> I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
>
> Now:
>
> I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> sum up..
>
> 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> follows by clanking sound.
> 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> away.
> 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
>
> The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> sound.
> Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
>
> Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
>
> -J.
07-24-2006, 09:59 AM
#34
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Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> clutch on it has gone bad.
>
> 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
>
> If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> they are broken.
>
> I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> bad fan clutch.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> >
> > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> >
> > Now:
> >
> > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > sum up..
> >
> > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > follows by clanking sound.
> > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > away.
> > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> >
> > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > sound.
> > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> >
> > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> >
> > -J.
maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> clutch on it has gone bad.
>
> 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
>
> If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> they are broken.
>
> I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> bad fan clutch.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> >
> > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> >
> > Now:
> >
> > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > sum up..
> >
> > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > follows by clanking sound.
> > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > away.
> > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> >
> > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > sound.
> > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> >
> > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> >
> > -J.
07-24-2006, 09:59 AM
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> clutch on it has gone bad.
>
> 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
>
> If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> they are broken.
>
> I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> bad fan clutch.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> >
> > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> >
> > Now:
> >
> > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > sum up..
> >
> > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > follows by clanking sound.
> > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > away.
> > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> >
> > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > sound.
> > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> >
> > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> >
> > -J.
maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> clutch on it has gone bad.
>
> 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
>
> If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> they are broken.
>
> I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> bad fan clutch.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> >
> > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> >
> > Now:
> >
> > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > sum up..
> >
> > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > follows by clanking sound.
> > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > away.
> > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> >
> > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > sound.
> > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> >
> > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> >
> > -J.
07-24-2006, 09:59 AM
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> clutch on it has gone bad.
>
> 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
>
> If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> they are broken.
>
> I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> bad fan clutch.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> >
> > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> >
> > Now:
> >
> > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > sum up..
> >
> > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > follows by clanking sound.
> > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > away.
> > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> >
> > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > sound.
> > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> >
> > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> >
> > -J.
maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> clutch on it has gone bad.
>
> 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
>
> If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> they are broken.
>
> I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> bad fan clutch.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> >
> > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> >
> > Now:
> >
> > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > sum up..
> >
> > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > follows by clanking sound.
> > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > away.
> > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> >
> > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > sound.
> > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> >
> > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> >
> > -J.
07-24-2006, 09:59 AM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> clutch on it has gone bad.
>
> 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
>
> If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> they are broken.
>
> I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> bad fan clutch.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> >
> > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> >
> > Now:
> >
> > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > sum up..
> >
> > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > follows by clanking sound.
> > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > away.
> > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> >
> > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > sound.
> > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> >
> > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> >
> > -J.
maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> clutch on it has gone bad.
>
> 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
>
> If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> they are broken.
>
> I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> bad fan clutch.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> >
> > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> >
> > Now:
> >
> > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > sum up..
> >
> > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > follows by clanking sound.
> > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > away.
> > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> >
> > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > sound.
> > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> >
> > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> >
> > -J.
07-24-2006, 10:51 AM
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
If you have a bad fan clutch, it will overheat in slow traffic because
all that is cooling the rad is wind pressure from how fast you are
going.
Typically, even the secondary electric fan only comes on in slow traffic
or with the AC too. Once you are at highway speed or the rad is cool
enough, the electric fan shuts off. Maybe it has a bad bearing?
Mike
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
> maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> > clutch on it has gone bad.
> >
> > 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
> >
> > If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> > they are broken.
> >
> > I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> > mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> > or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> > bad fan clutch.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> > >
> > > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> > >
> > > Now:
> > >
> > > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > > sum up..
> > >
> > > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > > follows by clanking sound.
> > > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > > away.
> > > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> > >
> > > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > > sound.
> > > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> > >
> > > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> > >
> > > -J.
all that is cooling the rad is wind pressure from how fast you are
going.
Typically, even the secondary electric fan only comes on in slow traffic
or with the AC too. Once you are at highway speed or the rad is cool
enough, the electric fan shuts off. Maybe it has a bad bearing?
Mike
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
> maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> > clutch on it has gone bad.
> >
> > 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
> >
> > If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> > they are broken.
> >
> > I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> > mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> > or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> > bad fan clutch.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> > >
> > > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> > >
> > > Now:
> > >
> > > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > > sum up..
> > >
> > > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > > follows by clanking sound.
> > > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > > away.
> > > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> > >
> > > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > > sound.
> > > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> > >
> > > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> > >
> > > -J.
07-24-2006, 10:51 AM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
If you have a bad fan clutch, it will overheat in slow traffic because
all that is cooling the rad is wind pressure from how fast you are
going.
Typically, even the secondary electric fan only comes on in slow traffic
or with the AC too. Once you are at highway speed or the rad is cool
enough, the electric fan shuts off. Maybe it has a bad bearing?
Mike
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
> maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> > clutch on it has gone bad.
> >
> > 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
> >
> > If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> > they are broken.
> >
> > I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> > mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> > or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> > bad fan clutch.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> > >
> > > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> > >
> > > Now:
> > >
> > > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > > sum up..
> > >
> > > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > > follows by clanking sound.
> > > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > > away.
> > > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> > >
> > > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > > sound.
> > > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> > >
> > > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> > >
> > > -J.
all that is cooling the rad is wind pressure from how fast you are
going.
Typically, even the secondary electric fan only comes on in slow traffic
or with the AC too. Once you are at highway speed or the rad is cool
enough, the electric fan shuts off. Maybe it has a bad bearing?
Mike
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
> maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> > clutch on it has gone bad.
> >
> > 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
> >
> > If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> > they are broken.
> >
> > I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> > mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> > or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> > bad fan clutch.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> > >
> > > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> > >
> > > Now:
> > >
> > > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > > sum up..
> > >
> > > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > > follows by clanking sound.
> > > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > > away.
> > > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> > >
> > > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > > sound.
> > > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> > >
> > > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> > >
> > > -J.
07-24-2006, 10:51 AM
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Re: clanking sound that driving me nuts.
If you have a bad fan clutch, it will overheat in slow traffic because
all that is cooling the rad is wind pressure from how fast you are
going.
Typically, even the secondary electric fan only comes on in slow traffic
or with the AC too. Once you are at highway speed or the rad is cool
enough, the electric fan shuts off. Maybe it has a bad bearing?
Mike
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
> maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> > clutch on it has gone bad.
> >
> > 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
> >
> > If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> > they are broken.
> >
> > I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> > mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> > or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> > bad fan clutch.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> > >
> > > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> > >
> > > Now:
> > >
> > > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > > sum up..
> > >
> > > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > > follows by clanking sound.
> > > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > > away.
> > > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> > >
> > > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > > sound.
> > > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> > >
> > > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> > >
> > > -J.
all that is cooling the rad is wind pressure from how fast you are
going.
Typically, even the secondary electric fan only comes on in slow traffic
or with the AC too. Once you are at highway speed or the rad is cool
enough, the electric fan shuts off. Maybe it has a bad bearing?
Mike
lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Understandable but why does it do it in stop and go traffic? high temp?
> maybe because the tranny works harder under that condition?
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > If you have a mechanical belt driven fan in that, I would suspect the
> > clutch on it has gone bad.
> >
> > 'Blew the rad' because it revved too much? That is ummm... BS.
> >
> > If I can't run my Jeeps at full power (high revs) in low gears off road,
> > they are broken.
> >
> > I also would be suspecting maybe they forgot to tighten down the tranny
> > mount or something, so when it goes in gear, it could be shifting over
> > or they left a bolt loose in the torque converter or the clank it the
> > bad fan clutch.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee from hell.
> > >
> > > I recently had the transmisson rebuilt. (It was not engaging). I also
> > > had the radiator replaced. Because the engine was reving and the
> > > transmission was not engaging, it blew the radiator.
> > >
> > > Now:
> > >
> > > I can drive on the highway all day and nothing bad will happen but once
> > > I get into stop and go traffic, like today, on a hot day, I would start
> > > to hear some clanking, then it would get louder, like something
> > > spinning and hitting something else. If I press on the gas pedal to go
> > > faster, the clanking sound would be faster, more frequent so I am
> > > thinking it has something to do with something spinning while I press
> > > on the gas pedal (yeah, really car smart there, lol), if I put it Park,
> > > the sound goes away but if I put it in drive to start driving, it would
> > > make the clanking sound, hard to explain the sound, like a fan is
> > > running and you stick a pencil into it...I think. Now, the thing is, if
> > > I pull the car over, pop the hood, wait like 10 mins, snap the hood,
> > > and start driving, the sound is gone. When I popped the hood, the
> > > engine was really hot but like I said, today was like 90 outside. So to
> > > sum up..
> > >
> > > 1. Drive on highway -- Fine.
> > > 2. Stop and go traffic on hot day --- start to hear clicking sound
> > > follows by clanking sound.
> > > 3. Put car in Park the sound goes away.
> > > 4. Pop the hood, let the engine cool for a few minutes, the sound goes
> > > away.
> > > 5. Recently had the Tranmission rebuilt, radiator replaced.
> > >
> > > The thing is, it is hard to troubleshoot, if I take it to the repair
> > > shop, I would have to have it making the sound but when it happens, I'm
> > > afraid to keep on driving so I'd pull over and pop the hood to let it
> > > cool now. I don't want to ruin whatever that is making that clanking
> > > sound.
> > > Also, the car has a strong hum sound, like ummmmmmmmmmm sound, could be
> > > from the exhaust system, not sure if it's related.
> > >
> > > Any suggestion help , idea is really apreciated.
> > >
> > > -J.