weird noise from engine

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saweddoffjeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Canada

• Dec 25, 2006

• #1

so last night i was driving home and i started to hear a strange sound coming from the passenger side of the engine, it sounds like scratching, or when a cd skips, and i have no idea wat that is

any suggestions?

 

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Midnight Krawler

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fremont California S.F Bay area

• Dec 25, 2006

• #2

Check your distributor cap and rotor to see if they're rubbing. The bearing in the distributor can make a squeal or chirping noise.

 

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saweddoffjeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Canada

• Dec 25, 2006

• #3

i checked my distributor cap and rotor, and all that seems fine, but when i popped the hood i noticed my radiator overflow tank was empty, and there was the green liquid all over the engine compartment
would that be what was wrong?

 

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saweddoffjeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Canada

• Dec 26, 2006

• #4

filled the coolant bottle up, and i tried to start it up, but it sounds like grinding now, could that be the starter? im guessing it is

 

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sw4218

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North Carolina

• Dec 26, 2006

• #5

Most likely it's the alternator bearing. Take the serpentine belt off and spin the alternator and see if you hear that noise. That nasty green stuff can do a number on alternators.

 

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saweddoffjeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Canada

• Dec 26, 2006

• #6

i dont think it could be the alternator, but i would definately take a good look to see just incase, i also checked the starter and there was a fair amount of oil and the nasty green crap all over it