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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Well last week both my auxiliary belts gave up, I got two replacements and a guy from work fitted them. My problem is that a noise has developed after a couple of days. Under inspection I've noticed a slight wobble from the crank and idler pulleys. The car runs fine. What can I do to solve this? Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Sounds like the bearings are more than likely fcuked on the pulleys im sure some one else will advise you
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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How tight are the belts - if too tight the bearings will fail on the pulleys because they are getting over worked by the tightness from the belts. There needs to be a little slack on the belts when fitting. if they are too loose you will get a squealing noise as I noticed recently but has since been sorted.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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They do feel a bit tight, I take it ill have to replace the bearings? Can I just loosen the belt slightly? Also can you buy bearings or would I have to replace whole components?
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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Try letting a bit of slack in the belts, it may sort it. Whip the plastic cover off and there's a 10mm head loosen that of a couple,of turns.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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I've loosened the belt slightly but have noticed its mainly the idler pulley on the air con belt wobbling. Any ideas where I could get a replacement and how much?
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