2001 Porsche 911 Rattle Engine Bay Started Ran Gauges Drove About 5 Miles

2001 PORSCHE 911
80,000 MILES
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RATTLE FROM ENGINE BAY WHEN STARTED, RAN OK, ALL GAUGES OK, DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES AND WHEN I STOPPED SMOKE CAME FROM ENGINE BAY
Jan 3, 2013 at 6:42 AM
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It could be a loose plastic piece that is sitting against a hot pipe like the exhaust. Check for anything around the exhaust in the engine bay and under the car.
Jan 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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