2000 Jeep Cherokee Engine Noise

Tiny
RSTEWART
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  • 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,000 MILES
This is a very clean and well maintained Grand Cherokee Limited. Was driving with the radio on. After turning the radio down a noise can be heard coming from the engine. It sounds as if it is possibly a wrist pin. It does not sound low in the engine. I removed the valve cover and do not see anything out of the ordinary. Is there a common piston or wrist pin problem in these vehicles? This is a 4wd Jeep but can the oil pan still be removed without pulling the engine? Thanks for the help.
Monday, December 7th, 2009 AT 6:37 PM

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Tiny
CHULEGAARD
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Is it like a tick? These are not known to be quiet motors. Remember these are a truck not a car. What do older trucks do? Yep exactly they make noise.
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 AT 4:51 PM
Tiny
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After dropping the oil pan, I found the broken pieces of a piston skirt in it. It appears only one piston broke. I was expecting cylinder damage, however the cylinder is smooth with no marks at all. Hopefully I will be able to replace this piston and all bearings and be back on the road.
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Monday, December 14th, 2009 AT 5:42 AM

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