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Title: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: will_v6_cdx on 27 February 2012, 19:27:11
hi all.

when my mig is running i can hear a noise and when you rev it the noise goes up and down with the engine. seems to be the tensioner or idler on drive belt.
is there replacements avaliable?.

also i wandered if anyone can tint windows?. i only need the two door windows done.
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: TheBoy on 27 February 2012, 19:48:28
Yes, could be tensioner pulley, quite common.

Dealer will try to flog you entire tensioner for £60+, but pulley available on its own for £25.

Worth resolving promptly, not unheard of for it to seize, and take the aux belt out. Not unheard of for the aux belt to then take out cambelt.
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: Zippy2012 on 27 February 2012, 19:57:12
hi all.

when my mig is running i can hear a noise and when you rev it the noise goes up and down with the engine. seems to be the tensioner or idler on drive belt.
is there replacements avaliable?.

also i wandered if anyone can tint windows?. i only need the two door windows done.


yep no probs have you got the tint?? car rear doors??
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: jiho102 on 27 February 2012, 22:52:40
My Tensioner was making a noise for over 4 weeks last year and guess what happened next.
6 o clock Sunday evening, chucking down with rain and the thing decides to let go on the M6 just outside of Birmingham >:(.
As i was sitting their waiting for the tow truck i was thinking, Why didnt i change it as it was dropping me a hint for the last 4 weeks :(.
Yes, change it. :y
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: will_v6_cdx on 27 February 2012, 23:13:44
hi all.

when my mig is running i can hear a noise and when you rev it the noise goes up and down with the engine. seems to be the tensioner or idler on drive belt.
is there replacements avaliable?.

also i wandered if anyone can tint windows?. i only need the two door windows done.


yep no probs have you got the tint?? car rear doors??

yeah just rear doors. how much???
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: Zippy2012 on 28 February 2012, 00:50:56
hi all.

when my mig is running i can hear a noise and when you rev it the noise goes up and down with the engine. seems to be the tensioner or idler on drive belt.
is there replacements avaliable?.

also i wandered if anyone can tint windows?. i only need the two door windows done.


yep no probs have you got the tint?? car rear doors??

yeah just rear doors. how much???

if you've got the tint & drive up to worcester next to nothing mate ull of spent enuf in fuel!!! just enuf for a couple of pints or 25grms of baccy!! pm me when your free...
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: will_v6_cdx on 28 February 2012, 23:41:17
where can i get just the pulley from. even on ebay they only have the whole tensioner.


Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: tigers_gonads on 29 February 2012, 08:25:51
pm andyc for any bits  :y
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: will_v6_cdx on 29 February 2012, 10:07:43
ordered tensioner pulley. £30inc vat from vauxhall. (my garage is vauxhall trade club member). will change aux belt aswell.

thanks to everyone for your help.  :y :y
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: will_v6_cdx on 04 March 2012, 11:06:48
It wasn't the tensioner it's water pump :'(.

Now she's off the road because I don't want to cause more damage.
Not sure how I'm going to get to work tomorrow.

Tensioner was worn as it was abit rough but water pump has movement
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: albitz on 04 March 2012, 11:30:55
I would probably drive it if I really had to but keep a close eye on the temp. gauge.Your call though. ;)
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: will_v6_cdx on 04 March 2012, 15:46:27
I would probably drive it if I really had to but keep a close eye on the temp. gauge.Your call though. ;)

Good point. Bought new pump so could fit it in work if I'm allowed.
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: 98CadillacCateraSport on 04 March 2012, 20:49:52
Hi Will,

Sorry to hijack your thread but..

I am having a similar problem with my 3.0 and was wondering if the noise that yours made was the same as the video in my thread (in first post) : http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=98802.0

I am having a tough time trying to diagnose it so any help would be appreciated  :y

Also, how much play was in the waterpump?  Could you see the pulley move when you wobble it, or just feel it?
Title: Re: noisey tensioner/idler and window tint
Post by: will_v6_cdx on 05 March 2012, 15:15:03
I cant watch video as im at work. I dont think there should be any play in the waterpump.
As the new one hasnt.

Ill watch video later and let you know.