UPDATED-Anyone know whats the wrong?UPDATED

[Turbosolara]

it is hard for me to believe a toyota cam just went out just like that. maybe you need to get second opinion from other toyota specialist.

[DatSRBoi]

Exactly...Unless underneath my block is a secret turbo supra block that has too much tq and I just dont know it

[trioptimum]

Did you end up finding out what the problem was? Mine makes the same kind of rattling noise - 99' V6, 73k miles; I was told by my mechanic the cam something (I'm running on 3 hours of sleep and completely forgot what he said) needs adjusting and was likely causing the noise, it would be $50 or so on top of the timing belt charges (that needs done soon too) and I should get it fixed within a week or two.

I wasn't worried about the noise because the car runs perfect, but it could be the water pump or belt making noise too, I have no idea . Damnit, I'm worried about the possible cost implications of this now. *sigh*

[DatSRBoi]

Yes... It was my idler pulley assembly.. The bearings on it just got old and so it made that sound.. Costed me total withi full belt changing a wooping 721 dollars with new seals and all...with labor....

[StockSolara]

I'm having that problem right now

[trioptimum]

Mine is engine related I think, not belt related noise, but it will prove to be just as expensive with the belts and all getting done too. I know I had a different noise before this engine one showed up this week, I beleive it might be the same as yours, so maybe I've got 2 tihings neding fixed .

Did you have yours done at a dealership for that price? I'm thinking of going to one, my mechanic is much cheaper but only offers 30 day warranties.

[DatSRBoi]

I did claim the dealership that it was my engine internal making that sound. After looking at it throughly it was the pulleys bearing. It sounded like it come from within my engine..Scared me to DEATH.... The pulley bearing just knocks on the whole car makig it sound big and all. Take your car to a toyota dealership and see if they can figire it out..Then take it to your place and tell them what the dealership told you.. My labor was 400 bucks so yeah..

I was told its not as bad but the sound gets worst and worst and eventually that bearing will give out and the tension on your belt becomes loosen..Thats when its bad and your timing gets off and BOOM...

Hope your find out the problem on it.. I think my 700 bucks was worth it on my car. I love my solara.. Ecept when it rains and birds poop on it..

[trioptimum]

Ok, now I see what you've been talking about . Yes, they told me it _might_ be that causing a noise, I had two sounds actually, one before this that sounded like it was coming from the timing belt area (which could be this problem you had), then one started this weekend (a loud clicking), which may jsut be the same one getting worse, I never paid attention because I thought it was normal until 3 mechanics pointed it out, so I don't know...

Grr... anyway I'm going to have them fix the valve lash with shims today (damn $600 at best), if that doesn't get rid of all the noises, I'll suspect this. They said they would find the noise and fix it during the belt change later if need be.

Edit: Oh, thanks for all your help man, I apperciate it .

[JAYDEE23]

Wait so the solara MUST have that red collant? I did the track settings..Pure water with water wetter....SH!TTTTT...500 bucks? Thats like my TRD kit all gonee....

are you being sarcastic? this has been mentioned so many times and i see you are on this forum alot

i am surprised this got past you? if you are using just watter and water wtter get red toyota in there asap !

if not you will rust the inside of your system and destroy your water pump..

[DatSRBoi]

Wait so the solara MUST have that red collant? I did the track settings..Pure water with water wetter....SH!TTTTT...500 bucks? Thats like my TRD kit all gonee....

are you being sarcastic? this has been mentioned so many times and i see you are on this forum alot

i am surprised this got past you? if you are using just watter and water wtter get red toyota in there asap !

if not you will rust the inside of your system and destroy your water pump..

Already done that BAbA after I got back from the track LONGGG ago. Like umm 2 months ago. And its recomended to have the red collant.. Not required.

[JAYDEE23]

how long did you have that water combo in there?

nothing happened to your water pump?

i wouldn't be surprised if the red coolant wasnt necassary but who wants to take the chance ya know..

[DatSRBoi]

Eh I only had that setup for a month. Tooked it to the track and all.. yet nope no rust or anything.