Lately, this noise is getting louder and louder. It's hard to describe but it sounds like metal rubbing against metal and I can't seem to pinpoint it either. My RL has about 130K with the original timing belt and drive belts. I've included a video of the sound. It is more audible if you listen from the front of the A/C condenser or radiator. If anyone knows what is causing this noise, please let me know. It is quite annoying! Thanks.

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That many miles and you're still on oem belts? I'd be willing to bet it's your timing belt tensioner. That would be included on the replacement of the timing belt and drive belts. It sounds just like normal wear and tear noise. I had the same thing before my tbelt was done. Now it's all quiet.

 

So you're saying you had this exact noise prior to changing the timing and tensioner belts? and after it, it is gone?

 

Could be. Man, you better change the timing belts fast or else you'll need a new engine! Please explain to me why you haven't change the timing belts at 100k?

 

^ +1

 

Exactly.
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AC14400-P5A-004 BELT 197RU24 B $62.02
AC14510-P5A-003 ADJUSTER $67.56
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