**fixed** I replaced a faulty, 1 month old- less than 200 miles on it, belt tensioner. It must have been flexing/binding at the speed of the belt giving off that rotational sound. I have 500 miles on since installing the replacement. Perfectly quiet. First time in my life, owning over 100 cars...
Quick update, I bit the bullet and dropped it off at a reputable euro-shop near me. The noise has been intermittent the last few starts. I don’t feel comfortable driving it until I get it sorted.
I live on Long Island where, like people are packed in by the millions, there is also a lot of...
Thanks man. I really appreciate your input on this. Next time it starts making a mockery of me, I’m going to use the scope idea.
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water pump has been suggested before too. god i hope that's the case. started reading up on VVT r&r. ugh. I added an updated video to my original post. just bizarre how it's intermittent. kinda leads me to believe it IS in fact oil related. maybe some passage is getting clogged disallowing oil...
2009 LR3 4.4 US of A. 132k miles.
updated video below.
OK, so this is my first post. On other forums i've been a bit more contributory, but i concede, this post is purely selfish.
I'm panicking because the noise sounds engine- not accessory related like my mechanic is telling me. BUT PLEASE...
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