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1999 Toyota Corolla Engine Rattle Noise

Tiny
MH10
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  • 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,500 MILES
Car engine makes rattling noise upto 30 Mph speed, as I accelerate above 30 it goes away. I checked this with Mechanic, he told that it needs to replace Driving belt tenstioner.
I am curious about what other possible resons for this rattling noise and how serious it could if it is driving belt tensioner?

Also how much it will cost me?


Thanks
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Friday, January 2nd, 2009 AT 8:27 PM

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Tiny
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It is possible that it is valve train/chain noise, but I would think it is the tensioner and $200 or so should cover it depending on where you get the part.
The tensioner will eventually get worse and possibly sieze, stranding you, destroying belt.
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