I had the ususal noise at startup from the timing chain tensioner. It was only intermittent or when the car sat for a couple of weeks or when the temperature dropped into the 40's. Last night, we had a drop to 38 degrees here in North Florida and it made the noise again this morning on initial startup. That wouldn't have been too bad, but I replaced the tensioner yesterday! It is running quieter, I guess the noise gradually had become louder and I just did not realize it.
It is a MY 2003 with a little over 73,000 on it, so no real complaints since this is the only repair I have ever had to make. I would like to say that I received quick service on the part from Hardtopguy, one of the site sponsors. I did the install myself at my shop. The writeups(FAQ) and a Helms made this something anyone with a 10mm socket, a 3/8 ratchet and a 5/16 hex bit can do.
It will be interesting to see if the intermittent noise has gone away. I can live with the noise on the four days a year that we have sub 40 temps!

 

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sounds like your problem was not the TCT but the starter...no known fix as far as i know of.

 

if i push start my car, the noise is still there so i dont know what it is, i replaced my tct at 42k, and that wasnt the problem.

 

might sound dumb, but did u check ur oil level?..... u never know

 

if its temp related maybe a thinner oil is better for start up.

 

yea, might be the starter..

 

The temperature is up again into the high 70's and the noise is gone. I have not had any intermittent or startup noises.