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Old 11-21-2013, 07:14 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by san rensho View Post
I get a rattle for about half a second on almost all starts, hot or cold. Many others have reported this and it seems that start up rattle for a second is normal and not a cause for concern. But rattle for 20 seconds does not sound good. I would replace all the chain tensioners and see what happens.
Easy thread out & in swap, right? Easily accessible I assume?
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