Lower Left Corner of the Engine Bay - What is it called?
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Lower Left Corner of the Engine Bay - What is it called?
I'm talking about the part that rolls the metal "tape" along. I'm wondering if it's normal for there to be really loud grinding noise coming from this part. For some reason it doesn't seem to be spinning too fluidly. Thanks for any help I can get.
As always, sorry for the stupid questions.
As always, sorry for the stupid questions.
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I don't think he's talking about the timing chain. You have to remove the engine cover in order to see the timing chain. Is he talking about the belt that drives other accessories?
fatcat, take a picture and post it here so we have a better understanding of what you're talking about.
fatcat, take a picture and post it here so we have a better understanding of what you're talking about.
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Yes the alternator. Sorry I'm a complete noob. Have been trying to pick up some useful data from this board here and there. Do you guys ever have LOUD noise coming from that part? Wondering if it were normal. Never seemed to be a nuisance on my old car, but for some reason it sounds as if it's the loudest part of the car at idle...
Thanks again for any replies.
Thanks again for any replies.
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Originally Posted by xizor
is he talking about the alternator, which is on the left side of the engine bay. the pulley is sorta like "tape". This hurts my head
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The tape part is what blew my mind too but I second the alternator guess.
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http://www.78ta.com/steering.htm
I'm referring to the pulley part right next to the alternator...don't know what it's called, don't mean to confuse everyone... :'(
I'm referring to the pulley part right next to the alternator...don't know what it's called, don't mean to confuse everyone... :'(
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Originally Posted by fatcat
http://www.78ta.com/steering.htm
I'm referring to the pulley part right next to the alternator...don't know what it's called, don't mean to confuse everyone... :'(
I'm referring to the pulley part right next to the alternator...don't know what it's called, don't mean to confuse everyone... :'(
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Sorry, having a little fun at your expense.
I think that looks like a belt tensioner but it's hard to tell in that pic. It might just need some oil.
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Originally Posted by fatcat
I have a pic but have no place to upload it. (bmp format). Can I send it to someone? Thanks. Hopefully this will solve the mystery...
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Use www.imageshack.us to host the jpg.
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Thanks for the feedback Dan. I did a search on what can go wrong with the power steering pump and belt and it doesn't seem like I have any of those problems (low steering fluid, belt being too tight/loose...etc). But I will give my service dept a call on Monday nonetheless.
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