ticking noise and off and on rattling when engine cold

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
124,500 MILES
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GRAMPSWAKILD
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2004 cavalier 4 cylinder. Would this be a timing chain? It started as a ticking noise when first started, now its more like a rattle when started a periodically warm.
Dec 8, 2011 at 12:29 AM
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FIXITMR
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does it sound like it's under valve cover? you could pull it and check if anythings broke/worn?
Dec 8, 2011 at 12:59 AM
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GRAMPSWAKILD
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It sounds like its coming from the front near the pulleys. I also have had a couple of times were the car turned over different, kinda slow.
Dec 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Is this a Quad4 engine?
Dec 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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GRAMPSWAKILD
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I don't think so, the valve cover says EcoTech 2.2 no other readings.
Dec 8, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It's entirely possible that the timing chain is making the noise. It has a long chain and uses the same nylon guides that wear causing a lot of timing chain slack.
Dec 8, 2011 at 4:24 PM
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GRAMPSWAKILD
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ok thanks, glad I bought that extra warranty!
Dec 8, 2011 at 4:29 PM