Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:28:13 GMT From: "Roy" <roynospamam.net> Subject: Re: 2002 2.3t belt tensioner loud noise
"Eeyore" <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote in message news:457DE34A.9394072Enospamail.com... > > > Roy wrote: > >> Does it make sense that the belt tensioner in a 2002 9.5 with a 2.3t >> engine >> with 50,000 miles makes an extremely loud grinding noise when it suddenly >> goes bad? > > Sounds perfectly logical to me. > > Graham Thanks. Opened the hood a few minutes ago and found ground-up aluminum particles around that area. Is it safe to drive it to the garage (about 15 miles) in this condition?