new owner question - starting noise

[chopper666]

2004 zt saloon - metallic noise on start up, and for the first mile or so. almost sounds like brakes would after being sat for a while. not brakes as carries on when car stopped - say at a junction.
car has had work on starter motor before - dont have paperwork to hand to confirm. can later / tomorrow.
any ideas? i can live with it, but does it need further looking into?

[black olive]

Aircon pump ??

driven by the big serpentine belt- a batch of these were known to fail- would suggest if you havent got one get a warranty.

where are you ?? someone local to you may be able to have a listen

[GeoffW]

when you press econ on climate control does it disappear ?

[SH4RKY]

....and does it increase and decrease with engine revs

[chopper666]

i have had the car looked at buy a trusted mechanic today - he has worked on everything and anything i have had since 2003.
he feels it is clutch release bearing. car is under warranty. i am in derby city.
does this sound about right to you experienced owners?
i will try the air con suggestion in the morning.

Also seems to have developed a very slight misfire - more of a sporadic pop on one bank. any suggestions? has had new plugs today (was ready) however has not this cured.
thanks for your input so far chaps!

[chopper666]

just to give more info - it only happens when cold or if it has been sat for a few hours. if you give it more revs i think it reduces/disappears - only had it this week, so just getting to grips.
anyone suggest cheapest place for disc and pads - rears?

[colintf]

Hi and welcome - hope its sorted soon.

Luffields aren't that far from you.