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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Weird bouncy rattling

My '08 MCS Automatic has developed this strange rattle that happens at idle and sometimes just off idle. It sound like a ping pong ball in a bucket. Any ideas? Thanks very much!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Have you opened the hood and listened to the right-hand (passenger) side of the engine?
If the sound originates from there, you have a timing chain tension issue.

- Erik
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Thanks! The dealer replaced the tensioner about 4 months ago, but I found the problem! The OCC worked itsel loose and was touching the fuse box:-) tightened it up and sound is gone!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkusMini
The OCC worked itself loose and was touching the fuse box
Good to hear it was a simple find / fix.

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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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Thanks! Yeah it was a big relief....closest dealer is about 70 miles away.
 
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