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02, timing chain tensioner rattle just started 1 month out of warran

fruitpiegood — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:48:38 GMT

I have an '02 XL-7. It just turned 50,000 miles last week and also a loud rattle developed on cold start. I just called the dealer and they said the 7 year

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

Wanda A. Teer — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:15:29 GMT

Yes, i mean catalytic converter. I'm from Manila,Philippines. Wanda Mob. No.: +63 917 526-5246 ... From: AlxJim@... Subject: Re:

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

AlxJim@... — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:43:47 GMT

I'm assuming that by "cat", you mean "catalytic converter". It's a possibility. Where abouts in the world are you in? ... From: Wanda A. Teer

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

Wanda A. Teer — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:18:28 GMT

Thank you for all this information. Could that mean that the metal clanking noise would be coming from the cat con heat shield? Last year of this same

Grabbing brakes

Stephen Remiens — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:29:14 GMT

HI There could be a few causes for grabing brakes, often it is the rear brakes well out of adjustment. This would also coincide with a low brake pedal and

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

AlxJim@... — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:54:43 GMT

Exactly right. The Heat Shield in question is associated with exhaust system (muffler). If you're in the US there might have been a Technical Service Bulleting

Re: Grabbing brakes

Randall Wink — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:32:58 GMT

Maybe you have a "small" vacuum leak that is compensated for when the engine speeds up but bleeds the system when running at normal speed. R Wink _____ From:

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

Randall Wink — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:26:08 GMT

A heat shield is generally a piece that blocks the heat transfer from a high temperature area. Like between the exhaust manifold and the spark plugs; between

Calmini feedback

gv8700 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:27:06 GMT

Hi Guys, Yesterday just fixed the 2.5inch used lift kit from calmini onto my 2004 GV. Immediately when i turn on the engine, the engine noise was very loud in

Grabbing brakes

patrickj_mitchell — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:16:02 GMT

Hi all. I've got another question for you. What causes brakes to become sensitive and "grab"? I'm thinking maybe the rear brakes need adjusting. Also, why does

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

Wanda A. Teer — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:14:28 GMT

What's a "heat shield" guys? My car is 2000 GV 2.5 V6. My thought exactly was something loose underneath, but after I had it checked nothing loose was

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

patrickj_mitchell — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:44:15 GMT

As Carlos said, the G16B engine does not have a timing chain. I'll check the workshop manual for any info on the tappets/lifters. If you guys have any tips on

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

Carlos Lauria — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:36:55 GMT

Sorry, guys, but GVs with 1.6 liter engines don't have a timing chain, they use a belt. Probably the noise is from a lifter. Br, Carlos 2009/11/13 Randall Wink

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

Randall Wink — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:32:04 GMT

Good call on the stuck tappets. I haven't had anything like that but I can see where that might be what he's hearing. In fact, my tappets hardly make any

Re: Knocking sound during warm up

AlxJim@... — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:17:42 GMT

Do a search for "Heat Shield" on the archives. I had a similar sound that turned out to be related to the Heat Shield. I posted a detailed description