frehman

Were you able to sort out the noise from the engine compartment after your timing belt and water pump change ? I have a 1999 ES300 that has a similar issue. Took it to Rockville MD Lexus dealership. They said it was the water pump even though the timing belt and the water pump was replaced about 14 months ago at only 24K miles - due to ago by the previous owner at a Long Island lexus dealership but now, since it was past 12 months, was not covered by warranty. Now the car had about 30K miles. They charged me close to $1000 and replaced the water pump. Still the same issue. Went back and complained and they replaced all the belts as well thinking it would help but still the same issue. After extensive arguments back and forth - they refunded my money - minus parts, but the problem is still there. Any ideas what the noise maybe?