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Old 12-21-2018, 09:43 PM   #45 (permalink)
Ecky
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Originally Posted by live4soccer7 View Post
I'm a bit curious, do you guys get some engine chatter for about 10 seconds when cold starting? It's about 35-40F here right now. It sounds great and quiet after that.

Also, is there no timing belt? I thought I read this somewhere.
Mine sounds like a sewing machine until it warms up. Seems to be very normal for these cars. Also, yes, timing chain which really lasts the life of the car, unlike VW timing chains.
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