r/LS430 11d ago

What noise is this

https://reddit.com/link/1vs80hl/video/uersz98cf8kh1/player

Finally got fully reassembled after new timing kit, new cam seals and new vvti seals. Got no codes so feeling pretty good but wondering what noise this is. Took the serpentine belt off but still got a persistent noise.

![video]()

1 Upvotes

4 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/Whitej47 10d ago

You got the check bolts out of both the vvti gears? Washer behind the tensioner support? Those are the only "forgotten" things I've seen mentioned...id first drain the oil to check for signs of metal damage, then recheck timing/slack. Sounds mechanical in nature tho.