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Old 04-06-2012, 06:01 AM   #4
san rensho
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Location: Miami florida
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Originally Posted by rene525d View Post
Called my mechanic, but he can not make it today (its a holiday over here), and he wants me to record the sound and e-mail it to him. Is it at least safe to start the engine?
I wouldn't start it. The first thing i would do is take out the oil filter and see if there is any metal in it. If there is any metal, definitely do not start.
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