My 2002 Acura TL's always been making noises but no lights ever came on. Figured I'd post some videos here because they were more noticeable today and get your guys' opinion.

Never posted any videos or pictures here before so not sure how it'll show up, but the faster popping noise is my exhaust and the other two videos are from my engine (which just had the valves readjusted).

Thanks

 

Video 1 & 2 sound like the timing belt tensioner,

From my experience, so please take with a grain of salt...the symptoms in the last video (an occasional puff in the firing sequence at idle) is probably combination of worn ignition components (plugs or coils).

 

Well that's good to hear that it doesn't sound like rod knock to someone with experience. In addition to my motor mounts being worn, would you say it's still safe to drive regularly?