Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 14:16:12 -0500 From: Chris Ault <caultnospamna.com> Subject: Re: Idler pullys up the waaazuuu
97 900 SE: 3 weeks ago I replaced the idler pulley and tensioner after the latter blew apart on the highway. Lots of blue smoke. Tow to the mechanic, parts, new belt: CND$450. ow. But nothing compared to the new clutch last week. (143k km) -chris Bob wrote: > > On 28 Feb 2003 19:35:56 -0800, firengn123nospamo.com (Dave) wrote: > > >I've got a '96 900 SE turbo. Because of unusual noises, I've replaced > >2 of the idler pullys, and now I'm getting a whirrrring noise when it > >is cold. I feared an alternator bearing, and upon inspection, I've > >found what appears to be a third idler pully. It is larger than the > >other two,,, about 4" across, and just above the alternator. Is there > >a name for this pully, so I can order one? > > > > That's the "tensioner" according to my Haynes diagram. I haven't > heard of anyone replacing those. I did have an upper idler pulley > go noisy about 5K after the dealer replaced it... could that be > the issue ? > > Bob