IX Engine idle noise (belt?) (video)
#691
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I am the original owner of the car and I had the noise for a few years before the 60k mile job and there was no irregular wear on my timing belt for whatever that is worth. I'd still recommend to fix it at your earlier convenience.
Good luck!
#693
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Just got the new bracket and new belt on today. So far, have not heard the noise again. Please note that after 8~ years, and nearly 60,000 miles, the timing belt showed rub marks on the inside edge, but was in no way fraying, or anything like that. Definitely nothing more than an annoying noise.....at least on my car. Still, I'm very happy to have piece of mind that it's most likely not going to be making that noise anymore. It is a Mitsubishi though, so I'm sure a new unexplained and very concerning noise is just around the corner.
#696
Have this similar sound for 4 years now. Only happens when engine is cold and no major wear has been reported by the mechanic. Still, I want it to be fixed. Car is going in for its major service this week and the mech is as keen as I am to fix the issue. Will be nice to start the car one morning and not hear this belt noise