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Jul 6, 2005 | 02:48 PM

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i took the car to lexus to have the other problem i had and they said that the engine is making a really loud noise like if metal was hitting metal....they say is something internal...i dunno i never had that problem they said that moisture got inside the engine....i dunno....what should i do?
maybe an oil change? or flush the oil? please help

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moisture inside the engine???

They told you that?

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Jul 6, 2005 | 11:03 PM

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moisture inside the engine???

They told you that?

Moisture in the engine? When does it make this noise?

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Jul 7, 2005 | 02:48 AM

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There are many possible "internal" sources...perhaps it could be a bad idler or failing water pump?? How many miles on the engine?

Rod G

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