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Old May 22, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Default Engine Rattle/Clicking Noise

My 2000 Duece has a rattle noise on float and on decel. It sounds like valve train noise to me. Don't notice it on accel, but not sure if I just can't hear it over the exhaust. What should I be checking?
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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id check cam chain tensioners. but they all make their cklicking and rattles and stuff.
 
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1st thing I'd check would be the heat shields on the exhaust, if you have 'em. Can't tell from your sig pic. 2nd, how many miles on you bike? May be time to open the cam chest and check your tensioners.
 
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