s type v8 how common is

[v12bitch]

a tapping noise only from cold goes when warm no lack of performance or visual issues any views know hard to tell without hearing she is 4.0 v8 124k thanks all from the btch xx

[SV8Predator]

"s type v8 how common is"

I think they're quite common?

[P700DEE]

Might be VVT if NA 4.0 but could be tensioners. Could just be the belts/pulleys. Get someone to have a listen.

[Triple7]

Totally normal.

[cardigankid]

Is this not a symptom of failing timing chain tensioners? Would it be worth having that checked as this is a known issue on 4.0 V8's?