Weird noise after timing belt replacement

Some movements are normal because it is mounted in rubber. However, rattling isn't. If you feel that is where the noise is coming from, then it certainly is a possibility.

Do you plan to replace it yourself or have the dealer do it again?

Let me know what I can do to help.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

That is a good idea. Let me know if it is the problem. Also, I attached the directions specific to this vehicle for replacing the front engine mount.

Let me know what you find or if I can help.

Take care,

Joe

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Hi,

It sounds like the tensioner is chattering, which is very possible, or the A/C clutch is kicking on and off.

I attached a pic below. The highlighted part is the belt tensioner. Check to see if that is vibrating when this is happening.

Next, in red, I circled the A/C compressor. At the front of the pulley is the clutch. With the A/C off, the pulley spins freely. When you turn the A/C on, the clutch clicks in and turns the compressor. Check to see if that clitch is kicking on and off. Here is how you can tell:

The center of the pulley will not be turning with the AC off. When it's on, the center will engage and turn. If you look at pic 2, in red I circled the clutch. With the AC off, that will not turn while the pulley does. When turned on, that engages and begins to turn with the pulley.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions. Also, if I had to guess, I would say the tensioner is the issue and not the compressor clutch, but since it stops when turned off, that is where the sound may be coming from as well.

Take care,

Joe

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Hi,

Each of the pullies has a bearing. If the bearing was bad, yes you could do that. However, I'm questioning if it is the tensioner itself. It could also be caused if one of the other belt-driven accessories is faulty.

What to do is remove the belt and spin all the belt-driven accessories to make sure none are tight or make noise. Also, take note if there is any play up/down, side to side, in and out on the pullies.

If everything seems good, then suspect the pulley assembly needs to be replaced. Take a look at Rockauto. Com for pricing. Usually, they offer the best price.

Let me know if I can help.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

Often times the brand is causing the cost difference. As long as it is for your vehicle, you shouldn't have any trouble. If you find something inline by a private seller that is nameless, be careful. There have been a lot of after-market parts that last a day if you're lucky. LOL

Let me know what you find or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

If you hear a clicking, that does sound like the issue. Have you replaced it yet?

Let me know.

Joe

Hi,

That's a really hard question to answer. It could last another 6 months or 6 minutes. LOL However, the belt will likely start squealing prior to total failure. Pay attention to that.

Let me know how things turn out for you.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

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Let me know what I can do to help.

Joe

Hi,

Thank you for the update. I'm glad to hear it's fixed.

Please feel free to come back anytime in the future. You are always welcome.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

He is correct, but I would rather know it's centered. Do me a favor. Just keep an eye on it to see if it changes at all.

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Also, if you want to take a pic of how it is and upload it for me to see, I would be happy to let you know my thoughts.

Take care,

Joe