Valve rattle?

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  1. duncan442

    duncan442 New Member

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    I have recently started to notice a rattle from the engine of my 04 on acceleration, particularly from cold start. Sounds like it is the valves....

    Is this common? Should I be concerned?

    It is due for it's 60k soon and is still under extended warranty so I will probably mention it when I take it in but I would like to get some background info first if possible.

    Thanks

    Duncan
     
    #1 duncan442, Feb 6, 2009
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    It's most likely valve lash, no big deal. You may decide to have the valve clearance adjusted or you may not. It makes little difference apart from a little noise. Valve noise is made worse by using thin oil like 0w-15 or 5w-20 because it doesn't damp the noise but it doesn't accelerate wear.
     
    #2 patsparks, Feb 6, 2009
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    duncan442 New Member

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    Thanks!
     
    #3 duncan442, Feb 7, 2009
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    you know, change the oil and filter. it helped to do this once, it's worth a try.
     
    #4 Genoz World, Feb 7, 2009
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    By using oil and keeping the filter clean it wont get that much noise...
     
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