Engine rattling sound

156,000 MILES • 0.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ANDREA WEBER
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When I start up my car I have a sound coming from up under the hood that's like a rattling like something is loose. it is not knocking as more of a rattling or ticking sound. when I accelerate it it stops. when I stop at a red light and it's just an idle it starts making the then rattling noise again like something's loose. the check engine light just came on but it stays on for just a little bit and goes off. it's not blinking the car doesn't run hot. I just bought it a few months ago and they said the clutch I just been replaced. it just sounds like something is loose or it may be hitting up against something like that piece of plastic or a fan belt hitting against a piece of plastic. but when I give it gas that noise watch down. you have any idea what this could be?
Nov 19, 2019 at 9:50 PM
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KASEKENNY
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I suspect this is a lifter noise. This cause be adjusted by checking valve clearance and adjusting as needed. However, this could be a few other things so before we go through this process can you send a recording of the noise so we can hear it?

Thanks
Nov 20, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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