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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 03:24 PM
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While I have my 00 in park or in drive sitting at the drive through or stop light, there is an awful rattle coming from the engine compartment somewhere. It sounds like something is loose in there, but I can't figure out what :confused: PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!! It sounds bad sitting beside a car and can hear the rattle even louder!
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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 03:33 PM
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Might be the main belt tensioner pulley.
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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 03:42 PM
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There was a recall for idler puller. It sounded just as you described on my car.
Go see your dealer
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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 03:43 PM
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Didn't you know that is an exclusive feature of the 6-speed transmission on the vette? There is a reason we all pay the big bucks for these cars.....you'll never get the same thing on any other sports car!! :D
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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 04:07 PM
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Didn't you know that is an exclusive feature of the 6-speed transmission on the vette? There is a reason we all pay the big bucks for these cars.....you'll never get the same thing on any other sports car!! :D
I think Blue has an Automatic (A4)?
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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 04:39 PM
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Yep, A4
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Old Sep 8, 2001 | 12:19 PM
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Blue,

I have the same issue and I belive only while in park. I can't hear it from the cabin but definitely there when I raise the hood. I did have my idler pulley changed. Any other guesses???
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