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Originally Posted by paul somlo This is the original tensioner, and this is the 3rd pulley in 20 years. I had a chirp, on startup and acceleration, which I traced to the pulley. After replacement, the chirp is now intermittent, still coming from the pulley, but I believe is due to the tensioner internals, not the pulley. I don't know if the pivot point is worn or something is going on with the spring. I'm probably going to replace it with the INA part. |
I am also changing my belt tensioner assembly due to metallic chirping.
I am not sure if the Gates will be ok but I bought it from Rockauto and will give it a try.
I should get it tomorrow and install it this weekend.