I had timing belt changed at 74,000 miles as suggested, along with water pump. Immediately, there was a loud rattle, shaking noise in the engine upon early morning cold startup. It only appears obvious at that time. I have heard it underneath the engine noise at times, but it is very slight. It is one of those situations that only the driver of their own car can hear, otherwise it is only audible when early morning starts (cold). It disappears within minutes. I fought with Firestone about it and they finally pulled the timing cover and changed the tensioner pulley and timing belt again. It took months for them to finally look at it again. They stated that the pulley was "wobbling around in there". After re-assembly after leaving overnight, the car is still making the same noise. Christ, I feel so taken advantage of. What could be wrong. The firestone guys want to say that it sounds like the lifters, but I am not convinced. I don't trust these guys anymore and I am sick of taking it down only to be without a car, which I must have.
There were no issues with the car previously. I have had routine maintenance done and regular oil and filter changes. At the same time the timing belt was changed, all fluids were drained and replaced and car was shortly thereafter given new tires and has been aligned and rotated regularly. I am really tired of this. Can anyone suggest more definitely what may be causing this or how I can help to diagnose it while sitting in my driveway so I can present a clearer picture of this car to a mechanic?
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Saturday, November 7th, 2009 AT 1:24 PM
