Belt tensioner noise

[slickster]

I'm pretty sure my belt tensioner in making a taping clicking sound. When started I can see it shaking. When not started I can move it a little with my hand. Can I tighten it or is it just bad

[SC Cheesehead]

I'm pretty sure my belt tensioner in making a taping clicking sound. When started I can see it shaking. When not started I can move it a little with my hand. Can I tighten it or is it just bad

Prolly needs to be replaced.

[fastblackmerc]

I'm pretty sure my belt tensioner in making a taping clicking sound. When started I can see it shaking. When not started I can move it a little with my hand. Can I tighten it or is it just bad

It's bad.

Replace it.

Replace the tensioner, idler & check the underside of the belt, if you see any missing ribs or cracks replace it.

Belts:
Serpentine (NAPA) – PBH4060923 - stock
Gatorback (Goodyear) – 4060922 - stock

Belt Tensioner:
Dayco – 305291
Goodyear – 49293

Idler Pulleys:
Dayco (smooth) - 89007
FoMoCo (ribbed) - YW7Z-8678-AA

[slickster]

ok thanks. i just put on the cross over tube then i went to start it then this happens. im going to get this stuff now and let you know when something els comes up :mad:

[slickster]

ok all good. even worth for it looking cleaner

[tbone]

I replaced the tensioner, idler pulley, ribbed idler, water pump pulley and all bolts just to make it all clean and new looking, Worth it, imo.

And SUPER quiet.

[slickster]

hmm didint think about that. but i did think about powder coating the tensinor for a chrome look. wonder how much that cost