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knocking noise

Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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knocking noise

i got a 02 max wit 128k on it and about a week ago i noticed after siting for a while (mainly overnight) once i start it up it makes a knocking noise for about 5 seconds at the most then goes away for the rest of the day.......does anyone know what this noise could be
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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Timing chain tensioner. Got a sound clip?
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:36 AM
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Timing chain tensioner. Got a sound clip?
nope i dont have one.....but that sounds bout right tho........how much does that cost to repair
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by datdude20
i got a 02 max wit 128k on it and about a week ago i noticed after siting for a while (mainly overnight) once i start it up it makes a knocking noise for about 5 seconds at the most then goes away for the rest of the day.......does anyone know what this noise could be
check the oil level first, it'll make noise when it's low.
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