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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 05:02 AM
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This morning I have started hearing what sounds like a big piece of metal rattling inside the engine. It happens while driving and at idle.
Ive looked through other posts and it doesnt seem like the heat shield.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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So just checked it made the noise for about 2 mins then stopped, drove a couple blocks down the road and back still no noise...

Sounded like it was coming from the the valve cover or right side of the motor(looking at it)...
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Car made it home, died in drive way while leaking oil everywhere...
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 06:08 AM
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It seems like this is going to be either the cam shaft seal or balance shaft. I have a question tho... The car died in the driveway, when I got out I saw a lot of oil coming out from the belt area. Now to the question. Is it possible the engine just stopped and didn't seize since there was still a lot of oil coming out of the engine?
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