Engine rattle

2007 SCION TC
180,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT
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I have a rattle in the top of my engine and do not know what it is. it just started last night and I will cut it off and on and it will do it then it will not. I do not know what to do.
Apr 11, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Have you checked the oil level?

Does it sound like a tapping or a knock?

Roy
Apr 11, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT
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Yes, it has to do with my performance chip. I think it is messing with my timing.
Apr 11, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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