When I turn the key to the on position the front VVT sounds really loud

Tiny
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  • 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 144,955 MILES
Hello. I have the car listed above with a 2.0l mivec.
When I turn the key to the on position the front VVT sounds hard (very loud). That's normal? It's sound a loud tack!Tack!Tack!Tack!Tack!
Only the front one the back one doesn't make a noise.
Thanks.
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Juan marin
Sunday, April 26th, 2020 AT 1:32 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

That does not sound normal. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? That would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Also check the oil level and change it if needs it. Here is how you can replace the VVT in the diagrams below. It also shows how to test the unit. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 10:58 AM
Tiny
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Hello Ken.

That's what I think, it doesn't suppose to make that very loud sound.
I'll make the test when the customer bring me the car again and i'll make the video and the results of the test and post it.
Thanks and stay safe.
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Juan Marin
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 AT 1:31 PM
Tiny
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Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 AT 9:44 AM

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