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when i stated my car today i heard a metalic sound

when starting my car.it now is constant when the car is in drive and park also in reverse

what can it be?

It is in the engine not in transmission

ive had my timing belt changed (not 5000) miles yet

new starter also. i have a tiptronic. you can hear the clacking sound when i step on the gas

it doees not fluctuate in the rpm

starter was replaced 4 months ago

I found the problem My flex dampner in the transmission is shot

what causes the problem?

Does the sound fluctuate with the rpms?

In that case It sound like a hydraulic tappet you describe.

Is it coming from the top of the engine??





Or maybe a heatshield is cracked when they replaced the starter or so.

6speed or auto? could be your clutch pack/dampner but we need more info.

The flex plate just wears out...no mystery. 75,000 or about 6 years, take your pick. It can be costly to replace too. Some shops prefer to lift the motor to change it. If yours does, get them to replace the pan gasket while they're at it. It can save you $$$ in the future.