Weird 'rattle' noise?

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DopeVibeGT
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Weird 'rattle' noise?

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I've been getting a strange 'rattling' noise for about 2 seconds when I first start the car from cold. It only does this when the engine is cold and for the first 1-2 seconds. Any ideas?
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Lancer
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Re: Weird 'rattle' noise? (DopeVibeGT)

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Where's the noise coming from? Engine bay, underneath the car, in the dash?More details, mang!
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Re: Weird 'rattle' noise? (DopeVibeGT)

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Sounds like your belt tensioner is starting to go.
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Re: Weird 'rattle' noise? (Lancer)

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Under the hood. It doesnt do it all the time, though and when it does, it's under the above circumstances. Maybe the belt tensioner? I'll check that. Thanks.
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