Nice to have the forum back. I had asked a question a few days ago and in between new changes here, I see 16 people read my post but I guess no one has an answer to my question.

I have been hearing loud click and clacking sounds at the front of my engine, and only after starting it cold in the morning. After a few minutes running, the sounds dissappears, until the next morning start-up.

Is it possible that the timing chain tensioner could be causing, or making, these click / clack sounds?

It sounds like a chain fetching up on sprokets, but I'm not sure at all that is what I'm hearing?

It sounds pretty serious and worries me that something is going to let go soon!

Next week, I will be installing a new head gasket, so I will be able to look around in there.

Any thoughts would be apprieciated............Steve