Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:34:51 +0000 From: Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: 2002 2.3t belt tensioner loud noise
Roy wrote: > "Eeyore" <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote in message > > Roy wrote: > > > >> Does it make sense that the belt tensioner in a 2002 9.5 with a 2.3t > >> engine > >> with 50,000 miles makes an extremely loud grinding noise when it suddenly > >> goes bad? > > > > Sounds perfectly logical to me. > > > > Graham > > Thanks. Opened the hood a few minutes ago and found ground-up aluminum > particles around that area. Is it safe to drive it to the garage (about 15 > miles) in this condition? I don't think I'd want to drive it that far myself. Graham
