metal noise cold engine

Hi, I have a 1999 2.4 Chrysler Grand voyager. The engine makes a grinding
metal noise when I start it in the morning. The noise is less when the motor
gets warmed up.

Here's a history off what they have done in the garage:
-Replacement gasket (oil leak)
-Replacement timing belt, tensioner and cover
-Replacement waterpump

But so fare the problem is still there.

Now they say the noise comes from inside the engine and they want to remove
the oil pan.

Thanks in advance,

Jan

 

Have you checked the alternator belt. Frequently a worn belt when cold with
sound like that and within 5 minutes the noise will disappear. While you are
checking the belt, check the pullys and tensioner too,

 

In the garage they removed the service belts and let the motor running. The
noise was still there. They say it comes from inside the motor. They have
checked the pullys and the tensioner also. The mechanic said its perhaps a
blocked up filter???? He wants to check it by removing the oil pan.
Thanks in advance

Jan

 

Not to sound like a "wise ass" ....BUT I think the next thing to do is
replace the van. Or you can just ignore the problem, which is probably no
problem at all. By the way... you describe the van as being a 1999 2.4
Chrysler Grand Voyager? Is that with the 2.4 engine? You better look
closer.... I doubt it has the 4 cylinder engine- standard was one of the V6
engines.

Dan

 

Yes, it is a 2.4 engine 4 cylinder and it has a balance-carrier. It is that
balance carrier that causes the problem. The chain slided at the housing.
Now the dealer is looking to replace the culprit but there is no chain
available neither in Europe, neither in the USA. So I have to wait at least
a month for it. Believe who it can.... The new 2.4 hav the same balance
carrier.

Does anyone know a faster way of getting spareparts ?
Is there anyone hwo had the same problem ?

Tia,

Jan

 

Most likely a European or Canadian unit, as in '99, Voyager was still
part of the Plymouth line-up here in the 50.