Perhaps it's just me being paranoid, but I'm not sure if there's a sound with my engine that I should be worried about? Can you guys watch this video and let me know? The sound that jumped out at me kind of sounds like there's a marble rolling around inside the engine compartment. Is something loose and vibrating violently against something?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNvcTGko9fU

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1987 300SDL
1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS
2002 Dodge Intrepid (Traded In)
2011 Ford Crown Victoria

Check the air cleaner mounts. It sounds like 1 or 2 are broken - perhaps the bracket itself is cracked also. Nice looking car, from what you recorded, by the way. Does it idle rough on cold start? If so, check engine mounts, as well. This will eventually cause the air cleaner rubber mounts to break from excessive vibration.

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"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi

Yes, that is it. The mounts are bad, so it will need new ones. We tried starting it and holding the air cleaner down and the noise goes away immediately.

Thanks a lot! It's a wonderful car that I imagine will last me a long time. It only has a few cosmetic issues, but they'll all be fixed in good time.

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1985 300D
1987 300SDL
1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS
2002 Dodge Intrepid (Traded In)
2011 Ford Crown Victoria