Strange Noise at Startup

[jmc1024]

Thanks for the replies - not the water pump - it's brand new. I was considering the starter too. Not timing chains... unless it's a gear that spins with those. Doesn't appear to be any of the serpentine belt pulleys as it didn't sound like it was coming from them with the cabin engine hatch removed.

For now, it sets until spring. 4 inches of snow last night and it has its blanket over it with the battery tender plugged-in.