Weird Clanking noise

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Jul 30, 2006 | 01:32 PM

bigwhite

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From: Romania

Weird Clanking noise

At idle and only in the warm start (not everytime but sometime), a clanking noise is coming from the engine for about 30-40 seconds (at idle) and then dissappear.

Any idea?

Jul 30, 2006 | 02:19 PM

Chazmo

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From: Central Massachusetts

Chain tensioner?

Jul 30, 2006 | 05:24 PM

CaptainMike

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From: Hurricane City, FL

That is classic timing chain tensioner except I've never heard the noise described as a 'clank' but usually as a 'rattle' or 'playing card in the spokes' sound.
Look up "timing chain tensioner" in the UTH forum, lots of threads.