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My jeep cj7 made a loud pop as I started out in first gear and then began to click loudly. The clicking noise reduced as I shifted through the gears to 4th but was still pretty loud.It still seemed to pull ok and the gears shifted as usual. It don't make noise with the clutch in or idleing in neutral. My jeep is a 79 with v8 and I don't think this is original trans. as it is a 5 spd. Does this sound like a trans or transfer case problem? Whats the best way to diagnose? Thanks
Try removing the rear driveshaft; place it in 4H; and drive it off the front wheels.
If the noise is still present, then chances are you have a problem in the transfer case.
You also might try placing the transfer case in 4L and see if the noise is present. I do not know what transmission/transfer case you CJ has in it, so good luck.
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Kevin Pilotte
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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
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I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
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