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Re: engine vibration at idle getting worse. serp-tensioner?
Posted by Mark in Marine (MN) (more from Mark in Marine (MN)) on Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:52:24
In Reply to: engine vibration at idle getting worse. serp-tensioner?, jarrald, Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:39:28
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It's a bit of a guess whether the tensioner is your vibration source, but you are at about the point at which I replaced a tensioner on a '99 SE that was so sloppy on its pivot that it was beginning to scratch the timing chain cover. Now I think of the tensioner as a part of a 60K maintenance - especially since a real Dayco/Ina one complete with new pulley is only about $20 more than some sellers get for the pulley alone.
At 150K miles, I would change it no matter what, and if it doesn't fix the issue, you have at least narrowed your possibilities.
See the linked thread below. Let us know when you find the culprit.
Mark in Marine
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