I finally got around to chasing my bad growling CVVT exhaust, replaced the hub, retimed it with help of Wizechatmgr, and all well, right?
Well, still noisy...now I hear alternator rattle and growl through my pipe. Alternator rebuilt 25k ago, do I ordered a new one from FCP, installed it. Nasty game of alternator Tetris for 45 minutes getting it out, not too bad going back in.
All set? Still noisy...now it's the PS pump. I have a spare from my parts car, so in it goes. Easy job up top.
All. Set?
Well..now the AC compressor bearing is noisy...even with the clutch disengaged.
Good news? I've run out of engine accessories.







