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Engine startup rattle problem. Possible resolution....

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Yup.. sounds like. I hope is nothing serious. Keep us posted.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Default So... What if it "flaps"??

The more they mess with the car, more can go wrong. Why not just leaving it alone? Is this going to cause a problem?
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Default See my response to Dr GP above....

Trust me, this is not something you just allow to continue. It is VERY loud and can't be good for the intake components.
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