Rattle on startup - 265

Discussion in 'Mechanical - Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust etc' started by Bezi, Mar 19, 2024.

  1. Hi

    I have a mk3 265.
    Every once a while, maybe once a month it happens that when i have a cold starte there's a loud rattle. It rattles for about half a second then it stops. After that, engine sounds healthy and no wierd sounds. It also drives ok, pulls ok - everything is fine

    I also noticed one time when this happened the engine wanted to bog down for a bit. I felt like it was about to stall out but it didn't

    Anyone have any idea what could it be?

    Thanks
     
  2. My 250 does this to. I think it's the hydraulic tappets that make the sound just before oil pressure builds up. Engine also runs fine.
     

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