2000 2.5L V6 Avenger noise at start up.

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2000 2.5L V6 Avenger noise at start up. #858000 11/19/10 05:07 PM 11/19/10 05:07 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 100 Marion,N.C. 6 67chargerRandy OP member
67chargerRandy OP member 6 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 100 Marion,N.C.	When I start it there is a knock that goes away after 2 or 3 minutes, it can be heard when throttle is applied during this time. No noise is heard at idle or after rpm's go up. I'm thinking something in the exhaust that expands when it heats up after a few minutes, any ideas?

Re: 2000 2.5L V6 Avenger noise at start up. [Re: 67chargerRandy] #858001 11/19/10 07:14 PM 11/19/10 07:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,122 Auburn WA Dave_J master
Dave_J master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,122 Auburn WA	Piston slap. The 3.0 V6 have this problem. Once the piston heats up and expands some, it gets less but does not go away. Also crap lifters that tick. Retired, US ARMY 1973-1994 ASE mechanic, Electrical 1994-1997 Retired GTE/VERIZON/FRONTIER 1997-2015 Posting cheap tech help (CRAP) here since Nov 97, 1000's of posts, some may be good. 03 Suzuki Burgman 650(Burger King) Scooter 65 Formula S Cuda 78 Little Red Express Truck 98 Buick Regal (wifes car)

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