Pulley Noise When Cold?

[Northof49]

Ok, I read about this once in a thread in this section and it was only mentioned very briefly. Tried searching and looking through the TSB lists, and haven't found a clear answer, So sorry in advance if this is a repost.

My 03 V8 has a clicking/clattering type noise while cold in the morning. Seems to be coming from the front of the engine, and goes away quickly as the engine warms up. Is there a fix or TSB for this? Service manager says he can't find one (bulletin), but maybe he's missed something......

 

[jharris2]

I had a squeaking noise in the idler pulley and the dealership replaced it. I seem to recall there being a TSB on the idler pulley, but the NTHSA site no longer has TSB text so I can't find it.

 

[TechWrench]

The TSB for the serpentine belt and idler pulley was just for the V6, believe me I know, been back to the dealer 5 times for it. And, from what I experienced with mine, the noise got worse as it warmed up.

The noise Northof49 seems to be describing might be the noisy valve problem some with V8s have complained about.

 

[Northof49]

The noise Northof49 seems to be describing might be the noisy valve problem some with V8s have complained about.

Could be, I just saw the pulleys mentioned somewhere, and it didn't specify V6 or V8. I've also not ruled out that I'm just going nuts and starting to hear shit haha.