https://youtu.be/GrowRbDBSfg (15 second clip from inside the vehicle).
Some notes:
1) I can only hear it from inside the vehicle with the doors closed, as the other engine noises otherwise drown it out. However, I have not had a chance to try to listen with a screwdriver up to my ear.
2) It is definitely loudest seemingly from behind the driver's side dashboard area.
3) It only occurs when engine is at full operating temperature.
4) It started occurring about 1500 miles after my last oil change with Mobile 1 5W-30, and concurrent a timing belt / water pump / tensioner / thermostat / radiator change.
It sounds "softer" than every instance of rod knock I have ever experienced, but I have heard some grumblings about a main bearing issue? My other thought is an exhaust leak from the manifold.
002 with 136xxx miles.
Thoughts?
Thanks!