Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by 462disco, Aug 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM.

  1. 462disco

    462disco Junior Member

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    2013 Prius. Replaced the HG about 2-3k miles ago @ 142k miles. Everything was kosher, until recently.
    When the car sits overnight or more than an hour, no startup rattle.
    When I drive the car, turn it off for about 5 mins & turn it back on, engine rattles. Initially thought maybe something in the fuel pump was bad, so I just replaced the entire assembly with an OEM unit - still rattles.

    Intake manifold cleaned, EGR circuit cleaned, injectors were sent to be rebuilt / balanced, new plugs (original coils), new gaskets, headstuds, head machined, block was checked for flatness (0.05mm feeler gauge). Engine runs great otherwise. I do about 1500-2000 miles a month at about 90% highway and it runs great. No coolant loss detected.

    Two things I still need to do - replace evap solenoid (sticky?) & refresh ECU to the latest firmware per T-SB-0041-15.
    I also read one situation on reddit where someone's catch can tubing was too large, so it would sporadically rattle for a few seconds until vacuum was built. Currently sourcing an OEM PCV tube to rule out the possible catch can issue.

    Any other suggestions? Sticky EGR valve?