Grinding/scratching/groaning noise coming from around serp belt
Belt was removed, noise is still there. None of the accessories are an issue.
Used a mechanic stethoscope and it sounds the same all round timing chain cover. Can't really hear it on the plastic valve cover up top.
I have heard other sonics/cruzes make this noise too
Here is a video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJNfzClvXglhIecaHgG16Fc6Icm4zYsU/view
Update: This was the vane oil pump rubbing on the timing chain cover.
Belt was removed, noise is still there. None of the accessories are an issue.
Used a mechanic stethoscope and it sounds the same all round timing chain cover. Can't really hear it on the plastic valve cover up top.
I have heard other sonics/cruzes make this noise too
Here is a video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJNfzClvXglhIecaHgG16Fc6Icm4zYsU/view
Update: This was the vane oil pump rubbing on the timing chain cover.
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