1998 Jeep Cherokee noise - READ ONLY

2 messages, Last post on Sep 12, 2009 at 10:51 AM

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#1 of 2 1998 Jeep Cherokee noise by chiefchill Sep 12, 2009 (10:43 am)
Had a radiator hose leak (upper) that spewed out antifreeze all over the engine. Replaced the hose no problem. Now have a combination of noises: 1) a sputtering that sounds like a pressure cooker that's random in speed and goes away after the engine is warmed up 2) a whine upon acceleration 3) a rattle at acceleration that progresses at gear shifts (automatic). I've had no loss or change in performance. I thought perhaps antifreeze had gotten into the oil, so I've changed the oil. I've added STP to a full tank of gas (put in high-octane gas). So far I've driven down about half a tank. The noises seem to be dissipating, but I'm not 100% sure yet. I can clearly pinpoint them beginning at the time of the hose leak. Anything I should be concerned about or more I should be doing? I feel like the noises are coming from the belt/pulley area right in front. Thanks for any insight. Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 12, 2009 10:51 am)
#2 of 2 Re: 1998 Jeep Cherokee noise [chiefchill] by tidester HOST Sep 12, 2009 (10:51 am)
Replying to: chiefchill (Sep 12, 2009 10:43 am) Please post your question in the existing Jeep Cherokee Grand Cherokee Noises and Sounds discussion to avoid duplicate topic. Thanks! tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper