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Old 07-15-2015, 09:53 AM
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breif chatter noise on start up

Always been wondering what the cause of this noise is on start up? Sounds like a chatter like spinning the prize wheel or someone playing the spoons or something lol. It only lasts a few seconds or so. It was there with my old engine aswell and with new engine so I would think it's within the engine. Could it be a cracked flex plate or worn tooth on the flex plate or something? Otherwise it runs great. Mostly happens on the first start but sometimes other times aswell but mostly on a cold start I think and it doesn't happen everytime but sure does sound annoying. I turn the ignition off and start again and it doesn't happen the second time starting. Anyone experience something like this and resolved it or anyone have any ideas?

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probably just piston slap, common on VG engines when cold
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Old 07-15-2015, 11:35 AM
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Make a video for us. Descriptions of noises are so subjective it's almost impossible to say
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It's the prize wheel.
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