Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 15:20:07 GMT From: "Zievfret" <zievfretheiligensteinnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: The Car I Want Has Unfamiliar Sound
No, it really doesn't. It's noticeable as soon as you crank the car and press the accelerator. I realize this is a subjective sound to describe; it's sorta like a race car.... Others have told me they believe the sound to be normal. We'll see, when I take it to a mechanic! Thanks! > Does this engine sound go away after the engine has warmed-up for 5 minutes or > so? I bought a '92 900 S a few months ago, and I was assured by many people in > this NG that this 'valve rattle' is a normal idiosyncrasy, it typically goes > away or significantly diminishes in approx. 4-5 minutes, and you need not worry > about it. It's probably best to keep the RPMs below 3500 during this warm-up. > DC >