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rattle noise, either the idler, or tensioner pulley?

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Old 08-04-2007, 04:48 PM
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Default rattle noise, either the idler, or tensioner pulley?

i have a 1993 bonneville SSEI supercharged and on the pass side of the motor the rattle is only at a idle i see the pulley jump and click when i press the gas so i kno wich one it is but im not sure if its the belt tensioner or idler pulley its at the bottom in the back towards the alt and plastic, i kno its not the harmonic balancer. and this must be a common problem does anyone kno wich one it is and maybe a link to the cheapest one rockauto was $49.99+ shipping, and the one thats on there is like year old from napa so there junk. thanks
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ok i found out it is the belt tensioner pulley so i guess im just looking for the best price
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I bought mine from www.partsamerica.com
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When your tensioner pulley goes, it can be from being off balance, due to a bad tensioner. This happened to me and I almost learned the hard way, thankfully I was able to return the separate pulley I bought and buy the entire tensioner. Make sure that your tensioner is perfect before you go replacing just the pulley. Do a very close visual inspection, make sure the belt is not out of line at the tensioner.
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Chadly, can you please put your year and trim level in your signature so we know what year the car is and what engine/options it has? Click on Profile at the top of the page and insert that into your signature. It'll help us help you.
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