Seems that my Camry has rattling timing belt also. Is there any other thing needs to be replaced beside timing belt? Tensioner maybe? By the way, what do you think about replacing the water pump at the same time? I have about 72K miles on the Camry.
Harry (97 Camry 4 Cyl)
================================================ From: MDT Tech Newsgroups: alt.autos.toyota.camry Subject: Re: 97 Camry - Cold Engine noise Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 21:32:40 -0700 Organization:
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ma wrote:
Hello there.
>
> I hear a very annoying noise (like some loose
> metal hitting something at a regular frequency)
> only when I start the engine when it is cold, and
> most of the noise seems coming from under the
> valve cover.
>
> After a couple of miles of driving the noise goes
> away, until the next cold start.
>
> I haven't taken it to the dealer yet. It's 60K
> scheduled maintenance is very close.
>
> Do I need to be concerned and take it right now
> or can I wait another 400 miles to get 60,000 mile
> checkup?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>