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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Oil pressure, Rattle.
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Asked on February 25, 2012

How do you replace the oil pump on a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a 5.2 engine?

I keep losing oil pressure and the top of the motor has a slight rattle now. The pressure only comes up to 20 pounds at the start and drops to zero right away. I am hoping it is the pump.
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Replied on February 25, 2012

Seems more to me like an engine bearings problem-excessive clearance

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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