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Hi,
I have had a similar problem, been chasing it for years. Have carried spare serpentine belts just incase. Cut to the chase I just had 200,000K service replaced timing belt and it was found that the bearing in the timing cover, (not replaceble) was stuffed. So a new timing cover and its all good.
Cheers
Ralf
Currently have the same noise. Thing is though never did until I put a new belt on. Do some belts have to be worn in a little before the noise is gone. I just changed my tension pulley about 6 months ago and a LR one at that.
some belts are rougher than others. D300Tdi check to see if the back of your belt is smooth and shinny if it is change it for a rough backed one...worked for me:)
The back of the belt is smooth and shiny and i just got a spare one today and its the same as the one i have on. the brand of belt is a Dayco ERR 3287.Quote:
Originally Posted by dullbird
Well paint me pink and call me a @oofter! - it works.
Thanks Geoff :)
p.s. I cost me 20 cents (dropped the first coin and couldnt find it :mad:)
but that's less than 0.5% of the cost of a new belt!
That bearing is replaceable, there are a couple of guides here in the tech section.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ralf