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Noisy engine


bigfellafae
12-29-2006, 06:24 PM
I have 2006 Sedona EX. It is making noise similar to a lifter tapping. Has any one had this problem?

frgl_drvr
10-27-2008, 03:19 PM
Try using a top of the line gasoline in addition to a good gasline treatment product such as Lucas or STP. See what happens.

Mudtrux
11-02-2008, 10:00 AM
Is this a 3.8L engine? if so there is a tsb on the timing chain tensioner.
If it's under warr. check with your dealer.

sweetjew
03-29-2010, 09:39 PM
I had total of3 Sedonas (06, two 07 ones too) and all make that noise on initial start up overnight for about 1.5 seconds. It is HYDRALIC chain tensioner. I already asked this Q here, got a reply with documentation from Kia confirming that...

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