Timing chain slap 'Cold'

[an86carrera]

For the first few seconds of startup I have a timing chain slap. Is this a known problem? The engine has 106.000 miles.

What parts would have to be replaced? The engine is very good sounding after this VERY short (2-5 sec) noise at cold startup.

Or should I not worry about it. On the other hand, could it be trade in time?

Thanks

[demosan]

For the first few seconds of startup I have a timing chain slap. Is this a known problem? The engine has 106.000 miles.

What parts would have to be replaced? The engine is very good sounding after this VERY short (2-5 sec) noise at cold startup.

Or should I not worry about it. On the other hand, could it be trade in time?

Thanks

Could be the early signs of a tensioner going bad!! I have only had my P-car 4 months and have never had the engine apart for any internal problem so I will defer to the 'experts" like Loren or Toolpants for a more comprehensive response. Left tensioner runs about $40 and right is about a $100. Labor for replacement if not a DYI is ?? If you replaced the tensioners, it would probably worth the cost to replace the timing chain as well.

demosan