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Old 09-09-2013, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Zulfiqar View Post
btw - just a q on the M112 engine there, mine starts with a strange rattle, like its dry, then goes quiet after half a second. I had a dealer look at it and also 2 indy mechanics - both say that its good. One even showed me another similar engine vehicle (ML) whose engine sounded exactly like mine.

Do these sound like that?
This is normal for the M112. The hydraulic lash adjusters bleed down when the engine sits. They take a second to pump up when started. It's normal, and it's harmless.
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