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05-12-2008, 05:09 PM

oldbob

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Join Date: Jan 2008

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Model: 07S 6spd
Build Date: Delivered Mar. 2007
Miles: 6700
Duration: 2 to 7 min
Frequency: One time May 2007; 2x per month last winter; frequency now increasing
RPM range: around 1500; quiet <1000; not audible > 2000
Ambient Temp: 20F to 60F
Oil: OEM; changed by dealer at first service

Other Info: Happened once one month after delivery. Began to occur regularly last winter. Reported to dealer; 'piston for tensioner' replaced 6 weeks ago; noise unchanged. Occurrence seems to follow a very short use (< 1 mi.)
(I have audio files but type .wma cannot be attached.)