https://youtube.com/shorts/VXU3J8MKe-c?si=t1V3W8W2OftofyGk

I don't know if I'm paranoid or what. My SDL used to make a similar noise when it was having problems with the serpentine belt function. Of course, the 617 has no serpentine belt and subsequently no shock absorber attached.

It runs pretty well, it's about 180k now.

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1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K