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Old 10-31-2010, 09:46 AM
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I have a noise when cold that might be it but ive never heard it before to know
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Almost sounds like a 4cyl diesel engine. Does it when it's cold.

Sounds like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sksc58wPfI
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Pretty much sounds exactly how the video sounds...my car sounds just like the video...damn LS1's
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Sounds like piston slap to me
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Originally Posted by 3rdgen92maro
Pretty much sounds exactly how the video sounds...my car sounds just like the video...damn LS1's
Between the noise of my exhaust and the cam sewing machine noise, I hardly notice it anymore.. Can't hear it over all that..
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i have noticed the same noise thats been there for a awhile now after doing some research i see its pretty common but in my case in park between 1500-2000 rpm it feels pretty rough would this be related. almost like a miss but i have no engine codes or any misfires when i had it on the scanner very noticable holding the steering wheel, otherwise driving the car is great doesnt miss a beat very strong anyone have any ideas any help would b greatly appreciated
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Piston slap , big cam , fairly high mileage engine becoming a little out of balance as pistons wear at different rates ,,,,,,,,,,not very surprising



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