the engine rattle when I start

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by NINJA333

Hi guys,
I have just got my first Porsche Boxster 98 automatic.
When I start the engine for the first 3 seconds the engine rattles. Is this somethink normal or shell I expect something bigger? Cheers

1 likely source is the chain tensioners leaking down oil while the engine is off & the timing chains rattling until the 3 tensioners build oil pressure.