While idling there is a rattle.when the engine is reveale...


While idling there is a rattle.when the engine is revealed it goes away Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? Just started and comes fron the engin...

While idling there is a rattle.when the engine is revealed it goes away Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? Just started and comes fron the engine Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Monday titanium diesel 2010 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? Nothing checked oil and water Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Ni

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Hey there, my name is Jake.Sorry your having issues, but thanks for reaching out.Engine rattle could be a lot of things, including a pulley or an accessory or even a timing component. You will need to narrow down the location or remove the drive belt to verify though.

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