[V8] Rattling 3.6

[Tony and Lillie]

I've also heard there is a "block" that can get worn. It is recommended with 
the belt swap, and has been found to cause a similar sound. I'd probably 
just wait another 30K, and replace everything with the next belt job.

Tony Hoffman


>>>>>>>>>>Subject: Re: [V8] Rattling 3.6


>I had similar sounds/symptoms and it ended up being the oil pump drive 
>bearing.
> You have to pull the timing belt to replace it.
> This is the same bearing as the viscous fan bearing that mounts to the 
> right
> timing belt cover.
>
> Dave


  Now on to an annoying rattle.  When the engine is cold it
>> idles
>> as quiet as can be.  When it is fully warmed up (and idle oil pressure 
>> drops
>> to about 2 bar) it sounds like a diesel when you open the hood.