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Old 02-24-2010, 12:03 PM   #1
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Tensioners are clogged.... or have failed.
Common. See it all the time.
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Old 02-24-2010, 12:06 PM   #2
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Tensioners are clogged.... or have failed.
Common. See it all the time.

What are "Tensioners" and how is it fixed. Mine does this as well. Costly??
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Old 02-24-2010, 12:55 PM   #3
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Mine made the noise when I first bought it in 05'. I was petrified for days that I broke something. The noise came right at startup.

I was told by the dealer and a porsche mechanic that it was the lifters. 5 years 40K miles later no issues.

The other sound that freaks me is when the breaks get wet and the car sits. When you try to go in reverse, it's a treat.

I'm no pro, but its the information I've been given.
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