00 SiLvEr SS

hey guys im hearing a rataling nise at idle sounds like a loose bolt or someting ne one have ne ideas or hearing the same noise

kwiksilverz28

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Probably belt tensioner. There are directions on here for rebuild, or I offer the rebuild replace service for $20 while you wait! :-)

00 SiLvEr SS

so the belt tensioner going out would rattle

kwiksilverz28

iTrader: (7)

Can be. The grease from gm sucks in the tensioner. I would have to see it to make sure. Pull the belt and spin it and you can tell.

philsblwnz28

iTrader: (10)

crank pulley needs fluid.......

00 SiLvEr SS

wtf phil lol

kwiksilverz28

iTrader: (7)

Bad muffler bearings. lol

wmskateteam

iTrader: (8)

get a stethoscope mike and just pinpoint the noise

theguyulove2hate

iTrader: (5)

Check your distributor hold down bolt.

RsSean

iTrader: (27)

I would do this. It is the most intelligent answer so far in this thread, and by far the most benifical one at that.

kwiksilverz28

iTrader: (7)

Right. Aside from a visual inspection, removing the belt and inspecting all moving parts is of no value. Except it is free assuming you have a wrench to pull the belt. I can hear the small voice "don't assume!"

1986irocz28

iTrader: (5)

lol check your blinker fluid that might be it lol

mnypitZ

iTrader: (19)

Do you have a stethoscope?? I dont. Probably not free to get one either. Taking off your belt takes like 3 minute and is totally free to do. Then if its not a pulley or tensioner than you probably have a bad issue. Most of the time its the tensioner.

kwiksilverz28

iTrader: (7)

Exactly. There ya go. 2 ASE techs just voiced up. I would be glad to take a look at my house, free of charge. OK, maybe a beer, but! lol

00 SiLvEr SS

thanks guys im gonna pull the belt and check the tensioner thi weekend

philsblwnz28

iTrader: (10)

it could also be your alternator adjusting bolt is loose.....I give up

00 SiLvEr SS

lol damn u phil