Is This The Beginning Of IMS Failure???

[996tt2002]

1998 Boxster, 26,XXX miles, not started for about 3-4 weeks. Upon startup there

is a metallic sound for about 1 sec, very short. Oil just changed about 2 months

ago and about 60 miles put on the car. Oil was Mobil 1. Tiptronic trans. No smoke

on startup. Belongs to my sister and I have thought about buying it because she

bought it new and I know the history. Any insight would be appreciated.

Rob C., Tampa

[Dragonwind]

That just sounds like the lifters clacking before they get oil, not a problem as that's how it works. Let it sit for a day and you'll get the same sound. IMS is a tick and it won't go away till it seizes.
Chris

[996tt2002]

Thanks, I'll keep my fingers crossed. The car has never made that sound and

we were worried that it might be something more sinister.

Rob C.

[davemon]

Went to the dealer acouple days ago in regaurds to startup noise

[Jake Raby]

Chain tensioners are dirty or one has failed. Or the 4/5 chain wear pads are shot...
or all of the above...

Or you are still using ****edit****edit***

[996tt2002]

Jake, you mentioned Mobil 1. Is there a problem with that.

Rob C.