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Mondeo engine rattle.

  • 07-10-2011 5:00pm
    #1
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭


    Car: 2003 Ford Mondeo Saloon (pre facelift)
    Engine: 1.8L Duratec HE SFI (125PS)
    Mileage: 91074

    Over the last few days I have noticed an intermittent rattle coming from the engine but it is becoming more frequent. I have ruled out the butterfly vales in the intake manifold , thankfully the noise does not seem to be coming from that area. It seems to be coming from one of the auxiliary belt pulleys. The rattle seems to disappear at about 1500 rpm but I can't tell if it stops rattling or the noise of the engine is just overpowering it.
    I found this video on youtube of the exact noise that is coming from my car. It can be best heard from 17 seconds on.

    So my question is this, is there any test or check that I can do to be sure it is coming from the auxiliary belt tensioner and not one of the other pulleys before I replace it? The part would be 130 from a motor factors or 180 from ford.


Comments

  • #2
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Maybe tensioner? Cheap from a scrap yard.


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