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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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as above my s2 has developed a engine rattle at 2000 rpm, once it goes more than 2000rpm its goes. any ideas, i have checked my heatshield etc
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Rattle or knock?
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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this may be that you actuator is too loose and is vibrating or that the pin in the actuator is doing likewise
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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i had an internal engine rattle about that rpm. Turned out to be an oil pressure issue when it knocked a big end out on my way home from blackpool!
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