Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2003 08:14:44 -0500 From: Bob <noemailnospammain.com> Subject: Re: Idler pullys up the waaazuuu
On 28 Feb 2003 19:35:56 -0800, firengn123nospamo.com (Dave) wrote: >I've got a '96 900 SE turbo. Because of unusual noises, I've replaced >2 of the idler pullys, and now I'm getting a whirrrring noise when it >is cold. I feared an alternator bearing, and upon inspection, I've >found what appears to be a third idler pully. It is larger than the >other two,,, about 4" across, and just above the alternator. Is there >a name for this pully, so I can order one? > That's the "tensioner" according to my Haynes diagram. I haven't heard of anyone replacing those. I did have an upper idler pulley go noisy about 5K after the dealer replaced it... could that be the issue ? Bob