I would replace it and forget about it= realize its not cheap but better than listening to it. Macster your probably right but I have seen things like this go away with use.

exactly what im going to do along with a laundry list of other things. There isnt much history with the car when i got it so going to do a few things and start that history now.

Good luck sounds like overall you have a very nice car. I was lucky with mine in that I had quite a bit of service receipts.

it is in mew condition inside and out. It is absolutely stunning. Just a couple if small things to have done to make sure its updTe ie coils plugs, brake fluid flush etc. just to make sure inget a good baseline going