Why is my Mazda 3 belt tensioner not working?
There is a bit of idle noise that does not go away when water is applied to the belt, which indicates tensioner pulley bearing degradation. After removing the belt from the tensioner and spinning the pulley, you can hear grinding, and the pulley has lots of play – as predicted, time to replace.
What kind of belt does a Mazda 6 use?
I replaced the belt/serpentine tensioner pulley, idler pulley, serpentine belt, and spark plugs on a 2003 Mazda 6 2.3l car. This engine had 115k miles. I don… AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new features
What did I do to my Mazda 6 engine?
I replaced the belt/serpentine tensioner pulley, idler pulley, serpentine belt, and spark plugs on a 2003 Mazda 6 2.3l car. This engine had 115k miles. I don… I replaced the belt/serpentine tensioner pulley, idler pulley, serpentine belt, and spark plugs on a 2003 Mazda 6 2.3l car. This engine had 115k miles.
Why does my Mazda 6 engine belt Rattle?
As for the belt, it could have been changed earlier in its life; same goes with the pulleys, but i could be wrong. Anyway, the issue we had with this vehicle was, during cold startups in the morning, or Winter, a rattling noise was heard coming from the engine bay during take off at around 2,000 RPM.
What does the spring on a belt tensioner do?
The spring keeps the drive belt in its correct tension. The tensioner arm is a mechanism that allows for the adjustment or the removal of the drive belt. It delivers enough slack on the drive belt for easier adjustments. The base is what holds all the different parts together.
What are the symptoms of a bad belt tensioner?
Squeaking or Grinding Noise. One of the most common symptoms of a failing belt tensioner is unusual noise coming from either the tensioner or the drive belts. If the drive belt noise resembles a squeal or a squeak, it is possible that the belt tensioner is loose. This is especially the case when starting the engine first thing in the morning.
When did I buy a 2004 Mazda 6?
Instead: I bought the car almost 7 years ago now with just under 100,000 miles on the car for $5,800. My 6 came with all of the bells and whistles possible (Bose, leather, sunroof, etc.) and has really never had many problems at all.