Lexus: '99 RX300: Engine Noise Occurred Every Morning

Could also be the accessory belt. I've not had this happen on our RX300,
but have on other vehicles. Try some belt dressing and see if the noise
goes away.

Gus

P.S. I'd have the timing belt changed anyway if you didn't have it done at
60,000 miles. I'm not sure about the RX300, but in many cars failure of the
timing belt can result in significant engine damage (think of pistons
hitting valves).

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Look at the power steering reservoir and see if the fluid level is low.


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Think of valves going through pistons. Think of valve stems bent up like
pretzels. Think of WAY more $$ than it costs to replace a timing belt.
Think of your car dying in the most inopportune moment with no other option
than to have it towed.

Signed,

Been there, done that back in the 70's.

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Thanks for all the suggestions. The winner is:

drive belt.

Got it replaced at Lexus of Austin while changing the timing belt. The
noise is GONE! Every morning is beautiful again.


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