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02/10/2026 2:04 pm
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Hi guys
my 2009 2.4 camry auto 150 k miles
has a cold start rattle for about 2 min after starting , when the engine is hot it stops , sometimes the rattle comes back for 3 seconds when accelerating at random . And it does feel that there is no power at first gear under 2k rpm
what could it be?
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02/10/2026 3:28 pm
what could it be?
It could be a lot of things. Noisy variable valve timing would be a prime suspect at that age and mileage. Another would be a noisy (worn) timing chain. You can use a mechanic's stethoscope or length of tubing to try locating the source of the noise.
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02/10/2026 6:31 pm
I would check motor mounts 1st...
