weird noise coming from engine bay. HELP!!
#1
weird noise coming from engine bay. HELP!!
So earlier today i noticed this unusual noise coming from the engine bay. You cannot hear it if your sitting inside the car. Only time you can hear it is if the car is running and you happen to be standing in front of the car.
The noise isn't constant and tends to come and go. After about 6 plus tries trying to film it, I finally got a clip where you can hear it for a bit.
Before I take the car to the mechanic for them to try to figure out what it is, I figure I ask if any other members had experienced it before. I have tried to locate the source, but haven't had any luck yet. Really want to fix this ASAP so i don't miss the meet on sunday
Disclaimer: not mechanically inclined myself
The noise isn't constant and tends to come and go. After about 6 plus tries trying to film it, I finally got a clip where you can hear it for a bit.
Before I take the car to the mechanic for them to try to figure out what it is, I figure I ask if any other members had experienced it before. I have tried to locate the source, but haven't had any luck yet. Really want to fix this ASAP so i don't miss the meet on sunday
Disclaimer: not mechanically inclined myself
Last edited by hgill02; 06-10-16 at 11:21 AM.
#5
I think I have only redlined this thing once. Have not had a chance to redline it yet to check for the belt slip noise. Actually have been extra cautious since I heard the noise this morning.
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#10
Had my local mechanic take a look and it looks like the tensioner. Went to the dealership to get one, but they dont have any in stock and have to order it. It will take 2-3 days to get here so wont be here in time for the meet
I figure since I am going to probably miss the meet, might as well try to get a better price for the items online since our ONE and only lexus dealership in town isn't always a good option for pricing.
Tensioner: $272.19
Belt: $69.92
Wiring Harness (broken in video i posted): $105.78
Sadness of missing the meet: unfathomable
Wife said just drive it like it is to the meet. lol
I figure since I am going to probably miss the meet, might as well try to get a better price for the items online since our ONE and only lexus dealership in town isn't always a good option for pricing.
Tensioner: $272.19
Belt: $69.92
Wiring Harness (broken in video i posted): $105.78
Sadness of missing the meet: unfathomable
Wife said just drive it like it is to the meet. lol
Last edited by hgill02; 06-10-16 at 01:49 PM.
#11
Update:
Ended up getting all 3 things from "mylparts.com" and received our 10% clublexus discount. Total for everything was only $285. Its literally $200.00 bucks cheaper than my local Lexus dealership. CRAZY.
Thanks for everyones help that chimed in. Will update once tensioner is received and installed. Hope everybody else enjoys the meet. Bummed I wont be able to make it
Ended up getting all 3 things from "mylparts.com" and received our 10% clublexus discount. Total for everything was only $285. Its literally $200.00 bucks cheaper than my local Lexus dealership. CRAZY.
Thanks for everyones help that chimed in. Will update once tensioner is received and installed. Hope everybody else enjoys the meet. Bummed I wont be able to make it
#12
Houseoflexus.com here in San diego brother same price picked up as will call . 286 with everything so you won't miss meet and install upon returning. Check it out I just ordered stuff for my F so hopefully don't have to miss the meet either .
#13
Plus my biggest concern is driving over 500 miles with the tensioner issue may not be a viable option. Locally if something happens, I can easily get it towed home, but meet being on a Sunday, I just didnt want to get stranded somewhere.
This is the first time ive heard the noise, so not sure how much I have already driven on it.
#14
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Drive it to the meet anyway! If not drive another car, but if I lived out there and had a chance I wouldn't miss that meet even if I had to take an Uber