1998 Pontiac Grand Prix supercharger

Tiny
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  • 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

why does the supercharger rattle and is that why the car dies sometimes?
Saturday, August 8th, 2009 AT 12:46 PM

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Tiny
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They are not supposed to rattle, they do whine.

If rattling, remove supercharger belt, start engine and see if rattle continues, if not then a bearing/pulley on supercharger is bad.

If rattle continues then another problem, maybe a belt tensioner assy.
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Sunday, August 9th, 2009 AT 8:39 AM

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