engine rattling at first crank cold

2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
29,000 MILES
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KALE
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I have a 2009 toyota highlander with a 2.7L engine with 29,000 miles. It has a rattling in the topend after sitting over night cranking in the morning. It will go away after 5 seconds. Lazt oil and filter change.was 2,700 miles ago and run the correct grade oil in it. What would be the cause?
Aug 23, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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lifters collasped overnight or low end loose till pressure builds up

Roy
Aug 23, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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I figured it was the lifters, but the variable valve actuator system want let it bleed back by would? A faulty selenide or something.
Aug 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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no connection. why, do you have a code for this??

Roy
Aug 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM