Weird start up sound

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Drk_Drftr
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I have a ka24e, it runs fine but when i start it up it makes a loud rattling/clicking noise for about 3 - 4 sec, does it do that because the oil needs to reach the head or do i need to change my oil pump?


navysnail
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its the oil getting to the head, are you using an oem filter?

s13sr20chris
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240kid wrote:its the oil getting to the head, are you using an oem filter?
ditto. as long as it lasts for less than 30 seconds its ok.


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