I really need some help!!! Please
01-26-2003, 09:14 AM
#1
I really need some help!!! Please
I was getting a rattling kinda noise coming from my drive belt pulleys but it was only after a cold start and then went away once the car warmed up. But today I went out and started my car and went back in the house until it warmed up once I went back outside it was still making the noise. I dont know what to do I checked the belts and there on tight I felt the pulleys to see if any was loose but they werent so I dont know what else to do. Someone please help, should I not drive the car until I figure out whats wrong I really dont know what to do.
01-26-2003, 10:02 AM
#3
Re: um
Originally posted by 93maxVG
well......mine was doing that. And I had to replace my timing belt and timing tensioner. sorry I had to tell you that.
well......mine was doing that. And I had to replace my timing belt and timing tensioner. sorry I had to tell you that.
Timing Belt? I thought we had timing chains?
01-26-2003, 10:28 AM
#5
Re: Re: Re: um
Originally posted by 93maxVG
no no, well it might depend on what year you have maybe, but I have a belt.
no no, well it might depend on what year you have maybe, but I have a belt.
01-26-2003, 02:36 PM
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my2nd max,
u have a timing chain. U probably have a worn bearing in one of the pully. To check, remove one of the belt and start the car up. Hopefully u can pinpoint the pulley. I hope its not your vtc because u do have a 92 se!
u have a timing chain. U probably have a worn bearing in one of the pully. To check, remove one of the belt and start the car up. Hopefully u can pinpoint the pulley. I hope its not your vtc because u do have a 92 se!
01-26-2003, 04:23 PM
#8
Originally posted by phat
my2nd max,
u have a timing chain. U probably have a worn bearing in one of the pully. To check, remove one of the belt and start the car up. Hopefully u can pinpoint the pulley. I hope its not your vtc because u do have a 92 se!
my2nd max,
u have a timing chain. U probably have a worn bearing in one of the pully. To check, remove one of the belt and start the car up. Hopefully u can pinpoint the pulley. I hope its not your vtc because u do have a 92 se!
Thanks a lot Phat I will try to check them tomorrow. I know what the VTC sounds like but this is more like a rattle kinda not really a tick. How much would the bearing cost me and is this something that I could do myself?
01-26-2003, 05:20 PM
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Originally posted by my2ndmax
Thanks a lot Phat I will try to check them tomorrow. I know what the VTC sounds like but this is more like a rattle kinda not really a tick. How much would the bearing cost me and is this something that I could do myself?
Thanks a lot Phat I will try to check them tomorrow. I know what the VTC sounds like but this is more like a rattle kinda not really a tick. How much would the bearing cost me and is this something that I could do myself?
If it is the pulley, then the cost of fixing the pulley depend on which pulley. You have 4 things that can give the problem that u just noted: compressor, alternator, power steering pump, and water pump. U can save yourself some time and money by taking the component to the appropriat shop and have them replace the bearing. If it is the pulley, U hope its the alternator. Somehow I think its either your alternator or your water pump, but I am leaning toward the water pump. From what I've read on your other posting, I don't think you can do it your self, but who I am I to say that u can't!
01-26-2003, 05:24 PM
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Originally posted by phat
If it is the pulley, then the cost of fixing the pulley depend on which pulley. You have 4 things that can give the problem that u just noted: compressor, alternator, power steering pump, and water pump. U can save yourself some time and money by taking the component to the appropriat shop and have them replace the bearing. If it is the pulley, U hope its the alternator. Somehow I think its either your alternator or your water pump, but I am leaning toward the water pump. From what I've read on your other posting, I don't think you can do it your self, but who I am I to say that u can't!
If it is the pulley, then the cost of fixing the pulley depend on which pulley. You have 4 things that can give the problem that u just noted: compressor, alternator, power steering pump, and water pump. U can save yourself some time and money by taking the component to the appropriat shop and have them replace the bearing. If it is the pulley, U hope its the alternator. Somehow I think its either your alternator or your water pump, but I am leaning toward the water pump. From what I've read on your other posting, I don't think you can do it your self, but who I am I to say that u can't!
LOL
So youve read my other post.
Yeah Im hoping to get a FSM but until then I guess I'll just have to pay. Will this damage my car though if I continue to drive it or should I just park it until I can pay to get it fixed?
01-26-2003, 05:38 PM
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Originally posted by my2ndmax
LOL
So youve read my other post.
Yeah Im hoping to get a FSM but until then I guess I'll just have to pay. Will this damage my car though if I continue to drive it or should I just park it until I can pay to get it fixed?
LOL
So youve read my other post.
Yeah Im hoping to get a FSM but until then I guess I'll just have to pay. Will this damage my car though if I continue to drive it or should I just park it until I can pay to get it fixed?
Like I mentioned, it all depends on which parts is going bad. If u can use other type of transportation, use it until u have the money to pay for the repair. If u use your car now, the condition will worsen and who knows what will happen. But again, maybe I am just jumping to conclusions and its just nothing. I don't know, but I've heard it's very cold tomorrow
01-26-2003, 05:41 PM
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Originally posted by phat
Like I mentioned, it all depends on which parts is going bad. If u can use other type of transportation, use it until u have the money to pay for the repair. If u use your car now, the condition will worsen and who knows what will happen. But again, maybe I am just jumping to conclusions and its just nothing. I don't know, but I've heard it's very cold tomorrow
Like I mentioned, it all depends on which parts is going bad. If u can use other type of transportation, use it until u have the money to pay for the repair. If u use your car now, the condition will worsen and who knows what will happen. But again, maybe I am just jumping to conclusions and its just nothing. I don't know, but I've heard it's very cold tomorrow
01-26-2003, 05:49 PM
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Originally posted by my2ndmax
Yeah Phat I think I'll take the safe road and catch the bus to school tomorrow. Thanks a lot for all of your help I really appreciate it. Hopefully when I get my FSM and become a little more knowlegeable I can help a novice out like you did me.
Yeah Phat I think I'll take the safe road and catch the bus to school tomorrow. Thanks a lot for all of your help I really appreciate it. Hopefully when I get my FSM and become a little more knowlegeable I can help a novice out like you did me.
Ouch! Taking SEPTA is no fun in this cold weather. What school do u attend.
01-26-2003, 06:19 PM
#18
Originally posted by phat
Willow Grove. How about u? When did ccp begin their spring semester?
Willow Grove. How about u? When did ccp begin their spring semester?
I am from the City Line Ave. area not too far from St. Josephs University. The spring semester began the second week of January.
01-28-2003, 02:15 PM
#19
Well I dropped my car off today. He called me and said that it is the pulley for the ac that is making the noise. They want 65.00 for the part and 130.00 for labor. Now I just have to scrape up the money some how and my car will be back to normal. 
01-28-2003, 02:46 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by my2ndmax
[B]Well I dropped my car off today. He called me and said that it is the pulley for the ac that is making the noise. They want 65.00 for the part and 130.00 for labor. Now I just have to scrape up the money some how and my car will be back to normal. :
[B]Well I dropped my car off today. He called me and said that it is the pulley for the ac that is making the noise. They want 65.00 for the part and 130.00 for labor. Now I just have to scrape up the money some how and my car will be back to normal. :