1997 Saturn Sl1 L Had Belt Tensioner Replaced About 6 Months Ago Put Car Gear

1997 SATURN SL1
148,000 MILES
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l had the belt and tensioner replaced about 6 months ago . when i put the car in gear it makes a rattle , i was told the tensioner pully needs replaced,i was also told the belt looked new but not the tensioner. when i took the car back to firestone i was told the part could of wore out does that sound right
Jan 24, 2013 at 2:57 AM
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It may have gone bad, but that isn't normal.
Jan 24, 2013 at 3:20 AM
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