This happens from a cold start up almost every time. It goes away eventually. I can't figure out where its coming from.
What is causing this noise?
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Get a mechanic's stethoscope, extend the hoses, and start poking around to see where it's loudest. I'd start on the valve cover...
The randomness of the noise leads me to the timing chain and tensioning system.
Agree. This sounds like timing chain slap.
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I'll get my stethoscope out and start probing.
Woodpecker? 
Or timing chain slap.
Or timing chain slap.
It could be a really little hippie playing on a really little hand drum. It kinda gets into a groove there for a second.Woodpecker?
Or timing chain slap.
Does sound like the chain might be rattling against the slipper though.
It's got a good beat, but I can't dance to it.
I think it sounds like a wrist pin in a piston.
I think it sounds like a wrist pin in a piston.
Not the doom and gloom already....
Why not? Did I miss the sodomy part?
No, that's after dinner. Didn't you read the memo?
You said “sodomy”.
