ford idler pulley noise

ford idler pulley noise

3 Causes Of Idler Pulley Noise (& Replacement Cost)

2021-10-11 · Idler Pulley Noise Causes. 1. Worn Out Pulley. As you drive your vehicle, the idler pulley spins with the drive belt. Over time, this leads to wear and tear of the pulley from repeated use. As it ages, the pulley can develop wear marks and scuffs on the surface.

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Idler pulley noise in AU | Ford Forums

2003-6-30 · 23 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Jun 28, 2003. G'day, I noticed a bit of a "scraping" noise coming from the front of the engine in our AU1 Forte 4.0. I put a long screwdriver up to the various bits hanging off the engine, and noticed that the idler pulley makes the loudest noise, a kind of annoying buzzing noise.

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Idler Pulley Noise (Causes, Symptoms & Fixes) - Motorsrun

2021-8-1 · Idler pulley damage – If the pulley noise is ignored for a time, the pulley becomes damaged and may even break. The marks on the pully become large cracks that separate over time. The serpentine belt will also become damaged until it breaks. From here, the problems evolve into engine overheat and stalling. The squealing noise will be hard to ...

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2004 Ford Explorer Idler Pulley Noise: 1 Complaints

2011-4-13 · The 2004 Ford Explorer has 1 problems reported for idler pulley noise. Average failure mileage is 48,000 miles.

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Is this the noise that a bad idler pulley makes? - Ford ...

2018-4-6 · Received 155 Likes on 132 Posts. It does sound like a pump noise to me too - power steering perhaps ? - the alternator is fairly new and the noise predates the switched alternator. It just sounds louder on the side away from the pump. I have a stethoscope, will try rotating the pulley with the belt off.

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What Are The Causes of Idler Pulley Noise? - CAR FROM

2021-1-19 · This sound comes from the serpentine belt rubbing against the surface of the pulley. In severe cases, the pulley may slip off of its route or get stuck causing the belt to create loud squealing noise at the time of starting the engine. Paying attention to idler pulley noise is important because the condition can turn from bad to worse in no time.

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Ford Transit Forum • View topic - 2.0 EcoBlue common

2021-9-15 · Ive discovered its meant to be an issue with the 'idler' pulley on the timing gear. The bottom pulley the timing belt runs on has a spring in it that supposedly causes the issue and was a recall by Ford up until November 2016. Mine is a December 2016 so hoping it

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TINY bit of play in idler/tensioner pulleys - Normal ...

2022-1-3 · 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - TINY bit of play in idler/tensioner pulleys - Normal? (2013 5.0) - How much play is enough to justify replacement? I did a stethoscope test on my whining 5.0 (66,000 miles) and found the noise to be loudest when listening to the water pump pulley. But upon removing the belts, the water pump...

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Belt Tensioner or Idler Pulley Noise?? - Audizine

2013-5-26 · Hi all, This noise has started up and I’m seeking some clarification. The noise seems to be coming from the LHS of the engine as (you look at it) and I suspect it may be the Belt Tensioner Assembly or Idler Pulley. Just to be sure, I’ve done the stethoscope tests at the rear of the motor, both banks and the intake manifold and all sounds fine.

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Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Idler Pulley | YourMechanic ...

2016-1-8 · Idler pulleys are engine pulleys that are responsible for guiding and tensioning the engine drive belts. The engine drive belts are routed in a specific manner around the various engine accessories, such as the alternator, water pump, power steering pump, and AC compressor.The idler pulley is meant to provide another smoothly rotating point for the engine

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Idler pulley noise in AU | Ford Forums

2003-6-30 · 23 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Jun 28, 2003. G'day, I noticed a bit of a "scraping" noise coming from the front of the engine in our AU1 Forte 4.0. I put a long screwdriver up to the various bits hanging off the engine, and noticed that the idler pulley makes the loudest noise, a kind of annoying buzzing noise.

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2004 Ford Explorer Idler Pulley Noise: 1 Complaints

The 2004 Ford Explorer has 1 problems reported for idler pulley noise. Average failure mileage is 48,000 miles.

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Is this the noise that a bad idler pulley makes? - Ford ...

2018-4-6 · Received 155 Likes on 132 Posts. It does sound like a pump noise to me too - power steering perhaps ? - the alternator is fairly new and the noise predates the switched alternator. It just sounds louder on the side away from the pump. I have a stethoscope, will try rotating the pulley with the belt off.

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Squealing Belt/Tensioner/Idler Pulley? | Ford Focus Forum

2011-3-10 · 1,254 Posts. #9 · Mar 10, 2011. Warning on those tensioners: I had the squeal for 30k miles, thought it was a noisy belt. Finally the belt melted and wrapped its cords INTO my A/C clutch. Took me 3 hours under the car with dental picks to get it all out. Liquid rubber filled every groove of every serp pulley.

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TINY bit of play in idler/tensioner pulleys - Normal ...

2022-1-3 · 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - TINY bit of play in idler/tensioner pulleys - Normal? (2013 5.0) - How much play is enough to justify replacement? I did a stethoscope test on my whining 5.0 (66,000 miles) and found the noise to be loudest when listening to the water pump pulley. But upon removing the belts, the water pump...

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Belt Tensioner or Idler Pulley Noise?? - Audizine

2013-5-26 · Hi all, This noise has started up and I’m seeking some clarification. The noise seems to be coming from the LHS of the engine as (you look at it) and I suspect it may be the Belt Tensioner Assembly or Idler Pulley. Just to be sure, I’ve done the stethoscope tests at the rear of the motor, both banks and the intake manifold and all sounds fine.

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Squeaking idler pulley driving me crazy!!! | Ford ...

2009-12-3 · 1,509 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Sep 16, 2009. Hey guys. My Idler pulley decided it was going to start squeaking worse today. It was making a squeak on start-up, now it squeaks for awhile until it warms up a little. It only squeaks if it has been sitting in the hot sun, but still this noise has got to go. Anyways, my question.

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SOLVED: Squeal noise,sprayed wd40 onte idler,and

Re: Squeal noise,sprayed wd40 onte idler,and tensioner... Release tension from pulley and unhook belt. Then shake tensioner pulley to check for play or slack, spin by hand to see if it turns freely, if so replace belt and spray no more with wd40. If the belt is old and hard it might cause it to slip on pulley.

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Here Are Some Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Idler Pulley

2021-12-8 · How to Tell If You Have a Bad or Failing Idler Pulley. We’ve already established that you have some kind of chatter, whining, or generally terrible sound coming from your engine. The first thing we need to do is pinpoint the source of the noise. You will want direct access to the pulleys, so get the serpentine belt out of the way.

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Warning signs of a worn idler pulley - Ferber's Tire ...

2018-12-28 · For auditory cues, squealing noise from the engine belt can be a tell-tale sign. As the pulley wears, the engine belt may squeal as it rubs against the surface of the pulley. The issue will worsen with time. Generally, idler pulleys will eventually require a replacement. All engine pulleys are extremely important to the function of your engine ...

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Silverado Idler Pulley Noise | Replicarclub

2022-2-3 · The idler pulley is making noise while driving the vehicle. We are going to have a brief discussion about the idler pulley and its noise issue. You know that an automobile engine comprises a serpentine belt (drive belts) that manages other connected accessories, like an AC compressor, alternator, water pump, and power steering pump.

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Idler Pulley ?? | Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

2008-9-18 · The belt came off and the pulley is jus sloppy on there. The noise sounded like a bad/failing bearing.. I am assuming this is the idler pulley because on the diagram for the belt route it is labeled as this.. ... A forum community dedicated to Ford F-series owners and enthusiasts with a Power Stroke diesel engine. Come join the discussion about ...

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Squealing Belt/Tensioner/Idler Pulley? | Ford Focus Forum

2011-3-10 · 1,254 Posts. #9 · Mar 10, 2011. Warning on those tensioners: I had the squeal for 30k miles, thought it was a noisy belt. Finally the belt melted and wrapped its cords INTO my A/C clutch. Took me 3 hours under the car with dental picks to get it all out. Liquid rubber filled every groove of every serp pulley.

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Idler pulley - Ford Ranger Forum

2015-6-4 · Idler pulley. I have a 2000 ford ranger with the big 4.0 engine.I replaced the idler tensioner pulley because of noise.It came apart after I took the single bolt off.Went to Autozone bought one.Everything was fine for two months started making a knocking noise only at low idle.If I raise the idle just slightly It waa ok.Replaced it with another ...

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Belt/pulley squeal noise at cold start | FordFusionClub

2014-8-17 · I've been getting a belt/pulley squeal noise at a cold start in the morning or when the car hasn't been driven for hours (leaving work). It goes away after a minute or 2. I have had the belt checked by Ford the last time it was in but couldn't leave it to sit there for hours so they could try to figure out which if any pulley is causing the ...

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Belt Tensioner or Idler Pulley Noise?? - Audizine

2013-5-26 · Hi all, This noise has started up and I’m seeking some clarification. The noise seems to be coming from the LHS of the engine as (you look at it) and I suspect it may be the Belt Tensioner Assembly or Idler Pulley. Just to be sure, I’ve done the stethoscope tests at the rear of the motor, both banks and the intake manifold and all sounds fine.

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Eliminating Serpentine Belt Noise - Ford-Trucks

2006-1-12 · -The bearings in the tensioner and idler pulleys can go bad. To test this put some chalk or whiteout on the edge of those pulleys so it makes a bright "flash" you can see when it rotates. If the chirp is in time with the flash on one of the pulleys most likely you have a bad bearing in that pulley.

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Squeaking idler pulley driving me crazy!!! | Ford ...

2009-12-3 · 1,509 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Sep 16, 2009. Hey guys. My Idler pulley decided it was going to start squeaking worse today. It was making a squeak on start-up, now it squeaks for awhile until it warms up a little. It only squeaks if it has been sitting in the hot sun, but still this noise has got to go. Anyways, my question.

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SOLVED: Squeal noise,sprayed wd40 onte idler,and

Re: Squeal noise,sprayed wd40 onte idler,and tensioner... Release tension from pulley and unhook belt. Then shake tensioner pulley to check for play or slack, spin by hand to see if it turns freely, if so replace belt and spray no more with wd40. If the belt is old and hard it might cause it to slip on pulley.

Read More

Here Are Some Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Idler Pulley

2021-12-8 · How to Tell If You Have a Bad or Failing Idler Pulley. We’ve already established that you have some kind of chatter, whining, or generally terrible sound coming from your engine. The first thing we need to do is pinpoint the source of the noise. You will want direct access to the pulleys, so get the serpentine belt out of the way.

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