Bad tensioner pulley/berings

Beretta_gal · Post by **Beretta_gal** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:13 am

what are the sounds of a bad tensioner pulley or bearing? I noticed this noise the other day when I started my car,kinda sounds like metal on metal rubbing. I didn't think anything of it as it seemed to disappear while driving. However I did keep hearing it at stops or at idle. Well tonight it got worse and louder. I popped the hoodand listened,and its coming from the belt area. I just had my serp belt replaced a week before bfest 2012, so I'm certain it isn't that as its not a "squeal" like I said it almost sounds like metal on metal rubbing sound. I wish I would have recorded it for you all to hear,maybe I will try tomorrow!!! Just wondering if for now someone could give me their input.....thanks in advance!!

SummitBalt08 · Post by **SummitBalt08** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:26 am

A bearing in the AC compressor is my guess.

ErichZ26 · Post by **ErichZ26** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:27 am

Alternator bearings? Makeshift stethoscope with a screwdriver to ear.

Beretta_gal · Post by **Beretta_gal** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:29 pm

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP CACK...I DROPPED MY CAR OFF YESTERDAY THEY CALLED TODAY AND INFACT IT IS THE ALTENATOR....SO I DROPPED $90 BUCKS ON A NEW ONE!!!! THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT!!!

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