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02 protoge5 dry start

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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Default 02 protoge5 dry start

after sitting overnight when starting has a rattle(like piston pin)when 1st started.maybe last 1/4 to 1/2 second.you can go somewhere and it sit for hour or so and does not do it.Is this common?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Default RE: 02 protoge5 dry start

just sounds like a dry start. all that i can recommend is to use a filter that has a little diaphragm in it to keep from having dry starts. the best filter to use for this is the Fram tough gard.
 
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