You are most likely hearing a timing chain that is about to be a 5,000 dollar problem if you drive. If you get it fixed now, it could be a 1,000 problem. If the timing chain and rails are bad, have the whole set done. (chain sprockets, rails, tensioner and all factory parts!!!)

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