Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:23:27 GMT From: still me <wheeledBobnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Pulley Noise in 146A
On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:49:42 -0400, Fred W <malt_houndnospamo.com> wrote: >Pull the belt off and manually rotate each device by hand. You should >be able to tell which is the culprit. Pull and push them too, loose bearings are generally noticeable. You will need to loosen the belt to feel the play - ask if you need instructions on doing that. As Fred mentioned, there is the upper idler on the tensioner (which they may have replaced) and I think the '99 still uses the center idler pulley. Those usually last a long time. Note that it is not unusual for the alternator bearing to have wear. Water pumps go too but you can usually feel the bearings. I'm a little concerned about your PS pump if it was close to dry. It could be damaged and making noise. Another trick is to use a mechanic's stethoscope, which you can buy for short money at an auto parts store (usually under $20). Please be exceedingly careful if you use it near a running engine - one wrong move near the spinning belt and it becomes a flying weapon instead of a useful tool.
