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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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Default Engine noise when cold

When I first start my car in the morning it makes a chugging, ticking kind of noise. Once it has warmed up the noise seems to disappear. Is this normal?
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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piston slap maybe. What year is your car
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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It a 52 reg STI.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 02:05 AM
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Dont know if thats an issue on new age cars. Anyone else know ?
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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Common on classics, disappears when warm though. Dont know about new age????
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