Sounds like a belt is rubbing/ video clip included

[Codsk8er]

As I pulled my 92 talon tsi into the garage last night after doing a photo-shoot with the local car enthusiasts I noticed a weird, almost rubbing noise coming from the timing belt side of the motor.

The problem just randomly occurred. The only thing that changed last night was my spark plugs.

I used the regular, NGK BRP6ES that I always use. Gapped at .028.

So, I took a little video clip to see what you guys think it could be.

Maybe its the timing belt tensioner, and it has given up? I checked the belt last week and seemed to be in spec/tight, but not too tight.

The motor was cold during video clip and thats why my lifters sound so mad... Also, sorry for the bad video quality... cell phone ftl.

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[Codsk8er]

Could it also maybe be the harmonic balancer?

 

[DSM1G90]

Id get that cover off, roll the crank around by hand for you might have a small tear in the belt that is catching against the cover. Plus, you may have a slightly warped upper cover that is tinging against the belt as well.

 

[Codsk8er]

Yeah, got the upper cover off and it was rubbing on it for sure. Also found that the belt is missing some teeth and very very thin! I am very lucky I didn't lose it again and have to rebuild another head.

Car is getting torn down and I am just replacing everything.

Thanks for your response.