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Engine Clanking on Cold Start

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Hello all,
I have a '98 GT w/ 47,000 Miles on it. I noticed over the past few winters that when the engine is cold and I start the car I get a clanking sound coming from the engine for no longer than 2 seconds. It almost sounds like a bunch of marbles bouncing around in the engine. The only time I hear the noise is on start up. The engine sounds and runs fine after I hear the noise. It only seems to do it in the winter....it doesn't do it in the summer. I am using 5w-30 Valvaline Durablend and a Motorcraft filter. Any Idea's on what this noise is and how to get rid of it? Any input would be much appreciated.
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Also, might want to go back to 5W-20. The 20 is the weight that the oil acts like when it is cold wich is a little thinner that the 30. The engine might have a little problem getting the 30 weight to flow into the bearings.
No, 5 is the weight of the oil when it is cold. 20 is the warm viscosity.
Dang it, long day suffering from head-up-a** syndrome
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