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    I have a 2000 GTP with 185k miles. It has developed an engine noise that makes an "ERCH" sound about every 1.5 to 2 seconds at idle. the noise will speed up when the RPM is increased. The noise seams to be coming from somewhere around the #1 cylinder to the middle of the intake. I have taken off all of the belts and started the engine and it makes the same noise. I originally thought it would have something to do with the timing chain do the slower than RPM speed. If it was a bearing I think it would be a lot faster or continuous. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Take a video.

    It could be a rocker or a lifter going bad.

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    I currently have it disassembled down to the timing chain. There is no significant wear or slack in the chain.
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    Engine is back together. Attached is the you tube video of the car running without the belts on. http://youtu.be/DbV19x0nQ4I
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