Normal engine noise?
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No groaning at idle and it starts at 1800 to 2000 rpm
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Power steering pump was replaced. The noise was there prior. But the alternator wasn't replaced. Would be a good bet I figure. Gonna have the fan clutch and bracket replaced on Saturday he gonna check for me. Alternator is on the list to be replaced for a 130A anyway. Hoping it's an idler pulley tho
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Sounds like you're on top of it. Glad it's not internal to the engine, timing belt, water pump ect. Most of my 'odd' sounds went away when I changed the timing belt, water pump and associated idlers. Good luck.
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I think it sounds cool! That said I think you have a bad bearing somewhere.
Don't throw parts at the problem. Track it down to the source. So the issue goes away with the serpentine off, that eliminates the ones under the timing covers. But there are bearings in the the serpentine tensioner, fan bracket, alternator, and aircon clutch.
Don't throw parts at the problem. Track it down to the source. So the issue goes away with the serpentine off, that eliminates the ones under the timing covers. But there are bearings in the the serpentine tensioner, fan bracket, alternator, and aircon clutch.
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Power steering pump was replaced. The noise was there prior. But the alternator wasn't replaced. Would be a good bet I figure. Gonna have the fan clutch and bracket replaced on Saturday he gonna check for me. Alternator is on the list to be replaced for a 130A anyway. Hoping it's an idler pulley tho
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I think it sounds cool! That said I think you have a bad bearing somewhere.
Don't throw parts at the problem. Track it down to the source. So the issue goes away with the serpentine off, that eliminates the ones under the timing covers. But there are bearings in the the serpentine tensioner, fan bracket, alternator, and aircon clutch.
Don't throw parts at the problem. Track it down to the source. So the issue goes away with the serpentine off, that eliminates the ones under the timing covers. But there are bearings in the the serpentine tensioner, fan bracket, alternator, and aircon clutch.
Definitely dont wanna mess with pressing when the idler is like $20
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Mechanic said the top idler has play but spins freely. Gonna order a replacement.
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