2008 Ford Bantam 1.3i "noise tensioner belt" Questions

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...which means you can't tighten, (spring tension already applied by tensioner) you have to change the belt, to get rid of noise, and if noise comes back in short time, think about changing

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...tensioner pulley area. Noise quiets as engine warms up and goes away (Always). The noise was somewhat difficult to hear in late spring 2016. Then no noise at all during the summmer. Then broken water ...

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...noise ...i think its the tension. has anyone ever heard of that? older model altima need drive belt tension adjustment at 7500 miles intervals, the new models altimas has a automatic belt tensioner.i ...

...tensioner or idler. If noise stops there is your problem. DO NOT get WD 40 on belt. Be careful not to get your fingers in running belt. Serpentine belt tensioners are notoriously unreliable and ...

noise. Could it be the tension pulley. it could be the tensioner, water pump, alternator, A/C compressor, power steering, or even a really bad serpentine belt. The only way to be sure is to remove the

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...tensioner and kept my old belt on it. The noise went away. The mechanic at the shop could not pin point the problem but he said it was a common problem with the new pathfinder. he said they usually ...

...- the noise goes away for a short while. I cannot adjust the tension as the belt uses a non adjustable spring tensioner. Any suggestions? Jim It's the belt tensioner, don't listen to ...

...noise is coming from. rule of thumb is you should be able to twist the timing belt to just under 90 degrees on the longest section after the tensioner has tensioned and nut on pully it tightened. ...

.... To rule out the belt, I add tension with the engine running by turning the tensioner to further tighten the belt. If that quiets the noise, I would modify the tensioner or use a shorter

...noise, it could indicate either wear or improper tension. It's recommended to inspect the belt tensioner and pulleys for any signs of wear or damage while replacing the belts. Additionally, it's a ...

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