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      11-16-2013, 07:07 AM   #269
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Originally Posted by W/// View Post
I think we have to make sure this thread stays on topic because the OP came in with what sounded like a bearing issue. As he is idling and reving, you hear that metallic sound. If that is your case, that's probably a big issue.

The second problem is the clank during start up. That's completely seperate than the main bearing problem. I have that problem as well, but usually only when I start up on Monday after leaving the car in the garage all weekend. I think as long as it's not a prolongue sounds, I'm not too worried... for now. And my car definitely doesn't clank as loud as some of the videos on here.
+1 on the "clank" issue. I will get 1, some times 2 clanks right @ engine turnover. Doesn't happen all the time and it doesn't necessarily happen only after sitting for extended periods of time (up to 2 weeks on occasion). It can happen after sitting for 4 hours.

However, I don't seem to have the idle rattle issues. I will monitor closely and take the car in for diagnosis next oil change, or sooner if the issue gets more frequent.

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