I have a slight grinding/clanking noise that happens at cold starts and lasts less than a second after start up. From what I understand it may be the timing chain tensioner losing pressure and since it's only a $50 part it's worth a shot.

Removing it seems easy enough but are they any tips to make sure I don't jump the timing? I plan to take off only the small cover that covers the tensioner and then removing the 2 bolts from there. Once removed, the chain will of course loosen up. I'm hoping this job can be done without taking off the entire timing cover.

Thanks in advance

 

Im getting this same noise, but only on about 10% of my startups. Lemme know if you try and tackle this and if it works

 

It could also be worn chain guides.