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2009 Toyota Highlander Repair Question


Topics covered: Lifters, Engine.
Mileage: 29,000 miles.

Asked on August 23, 2012

Engine rattling at first crank cold

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?
Avatar Asked by Kale

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Replied on August 23, 2012

lifters collasped overnight or low end loose till pressure builds up

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on August 23, 2012

I figured it was the lifters, but the variable valve actuator system want let it bleed back by would? A faulty selenide or something.

Tiny Response from Kale
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Replied on August 23, 2012

no connection. why, do you have a code for this??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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