Neighbor — Cherokee The Noisy

Large tread blocks trap air and slap the pavement, creating a "whirring" sound that increases with speed.

In older 4.0L inline-six engines, this is often "piston slap" or a noisy valvetrain—mostly harmless, if annoying. In the newer 3.2L or 3.6L Pentastar engines, a sharp tick usually points to a failing rocker arm or lifter . cherokee the noisy neighbor

Cherokee: The Noisy Neighbor – Dealing with the "Engine Tick" and Cabin Drone Large tread blocks trap air and slap the

The most common complaint regarding a "noisy" Cherokee involves a rhythmic ticking or tapping sound coming from the engine bay. cherokee the noisy neighbor