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Old 07-13-2026, 07:31 AM   #3
alexpinson5
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Originally Posted by Marc_986 View Post
Really difficult to hear, but I imagine I hear a chain?

Doesn't seem like an obvious thing though, Could it be a vacuum issue instead?
From under the car it does sound a little more like a chain, from in the car it definitely sounds more like an air/vacuum issue. I don't get the telltale startup rattle that variocam or chain guide wear usually has though.

I need to first remove the belt and try to eliminate the AC compressor pulley/clutch. I did this first but with the firewall off I couldn't hear anything (belt on or off), so I need to remove the belt, reinstall the firewall, and try to recreate it with my phone under the car to compare the two clips.

If I still have the noise I'll do a smoke test. Should tell me if it's a vacuum issue although I don't have any codes being thrown for a vacuum leak.
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