Camry :: 2003 - Bad Engine Noise Coming
Sep 18, 2015
I just acquired a 2003 Camry LE 2.4 with 143K miles on it. most everything on the car is in great condition, but I am getting bad engine noise at about 1500 rpms and higher.
It sounds like I may have a spun bearing, but am not 100% sure.
The oil filler baffle is still in place -
What is the best way to diagnose if a spun bearing is the problem?
If so, what are my options?
I was thinking:
a) get a replacement motor
b) repair the one I have
c) scrap the car
Although I don't need the car immediately, I also don't have a closed garage to work in (2 project motorcycles in pieces and nowhere for a car at the moment) and have never pulled an engine out of a car before or done anything in the lower part of the engine.
I am comfortable checking valve clearances and other maintenance - On my 96 Camry I have replace the front suspension, shocks, gas tank, all fluids/filter/hoses, harmonic balancer, alternator, starter etc. - but not too sure about engine internals.
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Attached is a link to the video and sound of the noise [URL] ....
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2. Change oil and even used a very thick oil 20w 50.
Here is a video clip of what it sounds like with the noise and without the noise towards the end of the video. YouTube
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