1999 Plymouth Voyager Engine makes sounds only when accesso

1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
193,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVE318
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My engine makes rattling sounds when the accessory belt is on. When I take the accessory belt off, the sounds dissappears. I have replaced the accessory belt with a new one. I have been told by my local mechanic that the crankshaft needs new bearings. I don't know if he is telling the truth. Can you please help? Thanks.
Sep 12, 2010 at 9:41 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi steve not sure if the crankshaft needs bearings if it did you would have low oil pressure and noisy eng belt on or not. but since you hear it only with the belt on then something that the belt runs is bad. tensioner idler alternator water pump if external. usually a idler or tensioner spin these items with belt off and see which one is noisy.
Sep 21, 2010 at 9:09 PM
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