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    Ever since ive fitted the C20XE into my nova it has knocked from cold. Its a mettalic knock from the bottom end which clears up after 2-3 minutes. Ive been told these engines are prone to a bit of piston slap but im not sure this is the case.
    Ill be changing the sump gaskets soon so i might stick some new shellsin when the sumps off as i think this may be the cause.

    Any help greatfully recieved

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    are you sure its the bottom end ? sounds like it could be tappets to me

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    trust me its the bottom end. I dont have a rattle from my tappets uless its been freezing weather.
    Its a dull metallic noise.

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    if its the sound mine makes i always thought piston slap

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