crazx14

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posted May 29, 2007 07:58 AM
Knock, Knock . . .
Who's there? The Engine (unfortunately) for about a second on every cold start. The knocking lasted for a few seconds right after start-up after changing the oil. Anyone else experience this with the 14?
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jdzx14

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posted May 29, 2007 08:15 AM
Mine does the same thing. Its a slight knock untlil oil travels a little!
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Brent Davis
Zone Head
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posted May 29, 2007 08:20 AM
old news. in the "search" engine, there's tons of discussions about this. Your motor is fine.
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Tool man

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posted May 29, 2007 08:23 AM
It's the cam chain tensioner it's oil fed, they all do it
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stevewfl

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posted May 29, 2007 08:32 AM
quote: old news. in the "search" engine, there's tons of discussions about this. Your motor is fine.
do NOT use the "search" feature :P
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crazx14

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posted May 29, 2007 08:38 AM
Thanks guys.
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dutchzx14
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posted May 29, 2007 09:15 AM
tensioner for sure..
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