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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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sure seems to be alot of engine noise when it is cold, goes away after it warms up. running Mobile 1 and it has 41000 miles, I have owned it a week
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piston slap, LS1s are know for this, its very well heard when cold, but once summer hits and the engine is warm it gos away

just take it easy while driving untill the engine warms up
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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thanks, thats what I thought. Is it causing any premature ware?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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also remember the AIR system runs for 20 or so seconds on start up when cold, it is quite audiable.
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thanks, thats what I thought. Is it causing any premature ware?
GM says no.
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as long as you take it easy, like shifting at 2K you should be ok, just dont fire it up ice cold and go WOT

my window sticker said its got a block heater, im still trying to find that, otherwise im gonna put one in, im not fond of any piston slap at all
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Zymosis
GM says no.

This is also common with other engines and should not be a problem (the BMW M5 is one of those engines).
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