Noisy engine when first started

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MICKELE KLEEMAN
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  • 1995 HOLDEN CALAIS
  • 3.8L
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 300,000 MILES
When cold start engine is very noisy until it warms up.
Saturday, November 5th, 2016 AT 7:08 PM

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MHPAUTOS
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You will have to get the oil pressure checked if the Km's are very high, may be lifter noise and or timing chain as there is no tensioner on these engines, but an oil pressure test first just to make sure that there are no gremlins to deal with.
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 2:19 AM
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KEN L
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Hi MICKELE,

Can you upload a video to youtube and then give us the link, many people have done this and it really helps us find the problem.

Best, Ken
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 AT 9:19 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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If I had 300000 miles on me I would be noisy in the morning
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 AT 7:47 PM
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Just because it has a lot on the odometer doesn't mean it has to be noisy, it may be all country driving. My own discovery has close to 500,000 Km's and starts first time, runs well no smoke or noises that are a worry do the basic tests before condemning the engine, these engines are very tough if looked after.
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016 AT 2:38 PM

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