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Can anyone please identify this rattle on cold startup

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Old 02-18-2018, 07:34 AM
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Default Can anyone please identify this rattle on cold startup

I dont know where this rattle is coming from. It is pronounced when cold but almost disappears after a few seconds. Annoying !!!
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Old 02-18-2018, 08:30 AM
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sounds like TT bearings, so jack up the car on 4 jackstands and then have a helper start the engine while you listen,
Better yet take it to a shop put it on a lift
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Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
sounds like TT bearings, so jack up the car on 4 jackstands and then have a helper start the engine while you listen,
Better yet take it to a shop put it on a lift
Thanks Stan. Your advice is always to be listened to. I'll get it on a lift.
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5-Speed or Auto?

Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
sounds like TT bearings
Yup. Might also be the balancer.
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Originally Posted by worf928
5-Speed or Auto?



Yup. Might also be the balancer.

Auto. Thanks for your help. It is a 1985 Euro S2 automatic 16v 4.7cc.

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