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E53 4.6 Is rattle

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surveysteve
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E53 4.6 Is rattle

Post by surveysteve » Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:21 am

Noticed of late that when starting from cold there is a rattle from the engine, only lasts for about 2 seconds.
Does not do it through the day, just seems to be first thing in the morning.
Oil has been checked and is at the correct level.
Any ideas?
2003 E53 Carbon Black Edition 4.6 iS.
2002 Mk4 VW GT TDI Golf

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Re: E53 4.6 Is rattle

Post by IanP » Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:19 pm

Hydraulic tensioners for the camchains. Mine does the same (10000 after full rebuild, BMW quality spares)

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Re: E53 4.6 Is rattle

Post by surveysteve » Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:59 pm

Thought it may have been this. I'm getting them replaced on Monday too.
The lad that's doing the repair said he had one a year or so ago, unfortunately the chap that owned the car did not get them changed in time.

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2003 E53 Carbon Black Edition 4.6 iS.
2002 Mk4 VW GT TDI Golf

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