No power and the engine is rattling?

Tiny
DEREKR1988
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 243,000 MILES
My serpentine belt broke so I replaced it the belt tensioner now my engine is making a rattling sound.
Saturday, July 8th, 2023 AT 10:29 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is the noise coming from the belt area or the tensioner area? Are you certain the belt was routed correctly? I attached the belt routing information below. There are two possibilities. One is with AC and the other is without AC. See pics.

Also, if possible, could you record the noise and upload it for me to hear?

Last, when you say no power, are you referring to engine power or electrical power?

Let me know.

Joe

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Saturday, July 8th, 2023 AT 10:50 PM

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