top-end clatter on cold-start in the morning......

2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
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ATOMICDR
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This car has the 4.6 engine that runs very smooth after running for a minute or so but has an extremely loud clatter coming from I believe the cam and rocker area..... what would cause this? The oil is full and it was changed a few months ago with semi-synthetic at the Ford dealer. I'm suspicious about the oil pump.... what do you guys think?

Thanks.
Dec 9, 2011 at 4:00 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Cold weather can cause it if the oil weight used is too heavy. Was 5w30 used?
Dec 9, 2011 at 4:10 AM