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Engine rattling at first crank cold

Tiny
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  • 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
  • 29,000 MILES
I have a 2009 toyota highlander with a 2.7L engine with 29,000 miles. It has a rattling in the topend after sitting over night cranking in the morning. It will go away after 5 seconds. Lazt oil and filter change. Was 2,700 miles ago and run the correct grade oil in it. What would be the cause?
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 AT 5:44 PM

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Tiny
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Lifters collasped overnight or low end loose till pressure builds up

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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 AT 6:19 PM
Tiny
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I figured it was the lifters, but the variable valve actuator system want let it bleed back by would? A faulty selenide or something.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 AT 6:35 PM
Tiny
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No connection. Why, do you have a code for this?

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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 AT 6:40 PM

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