What Causes a Loud Noise When Starting the Car?
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There are several reasons for abnormal noises when starting a car: 1. The noise occurs only during idling or low-speed operation. Possible causes include: excessive clearance between the piston and cylinder wall; overly tight piston pin or connecting rod bearing assembly; excessive clearance between the tappet and its guide hole; wear on the camshaft profile; or sometimes a loose starter causing the pulley to make noise. 2. The noise becomes chaotic at a certain speed, and brief sounds are emitted during rapid deceleration. Possible causes include: a cracked camshaft timing gear or loose fixing nut; a broken crankshaft; loose piston pin bushings; excessive axial clearance of the camshaft or loose bushings. 3. The noise appears during rapid acceleration of the engine and persists during high-speed operation. Possible causes include: loose connecting rod bearings, melted or mismatched bearing shells causing rotation; loose crankshaft bearings or melted bearing shells; a broken piston pin; or a broken crankshaft.