First start two second grinding noise?

Hi Ken,

Thank you for your response. I have audio recordings (using my phone) that I'm trying to attach but I keep getting this message: Filetype not allowed. I tried as a MP3, WAV and MPEG-4 file and none work. Any suggestions? Thanks
Regarding your Starter response: The grinding sound only happens on the very first start then it never happens again that day unless my car sits for 2-3 hours then it will grind again when starting.

Doing later today. Thanks Ken.

Hi Ken, here are my cold start sounds. As mentioned, it only makes this sound after the first start of the day then it runs perfectly on every crank but letting it sit 2-3 hours it will make the sound again. Sounds like it might be coming from the passenger side of the engine possibly. Makes me wonder if oil draining off parts in engine is causing this sound?

Hi Ken,

Thank you for your help. I was leaning toward a VTC gear replacement. I heard a spring inside of it wears out and either does or does not push a dowel out causing that sound?
Regarding the Lucas engine oil treatment, my oil was changed 3 months ago so, it is topped off. I can't add Lucas without draining some oil out first, correct?
I don't mind the noise b/c I drive once a week, but I do worry about the chain (or something else) breaking and causing catastrophic damage to my engine. Do you think that could occur? If the chain just brakes, I also don't mind towing it to repair shop, but I worry about major damage happening to it. What do you think?
Once oil is distributed across the engine, it never makes the grinding sound so, is there a start-up Oil Pump that spreads oil across the engine that isn't working?

Thanks Ken,

I don't know what 'screen' you are referring to?
There were a couple of Lucas products. I am assuming you mean for me to add "Lucas Oil Motor Treatment" (they also show oil stabilizers and stop leaks)
So, you are saying if my timing chain breaks, it would definitely destroy my engine? This is my biggest worry.
(I had a timing chain break on a 1984 Accord I had but it did not destroy my engine then, I just had it towed in to replace the chain.)

Thanks Ken, I cannot do the job myself because I live in an apartment, but it sounds to me like you would definitely recommend that I get it into a mechanic ASAP to avoid certain engine damage. Am I correct?

Hi Ken,

Thank you for your help and comments. I repaired the problem which was the Engine Camshaft Timing Actuator $2,100.00 (at the tip of my cam shaft) = The Timings chains (2) were both good so left as is and the chain guides were good, too. I hope this helps you on future inquiries.