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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


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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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