clicking noise at idle

[bigdad1]

just replaced serpentine belt tensioner,and belt (tensioner came apart) now the tensioner makes a clicking noise at idle,any ideas or remedies for such situation,(bad tensioner?)

 

[traveler]

Look for a frayed belt, a belt not completely on the pulley, or something stuck to a pulley. Does the clicking get faster when you rev the engine? Or does it go away?

 

[J_C]

Clicking seems like an odd noise for the tensioner to make. If you're sure that is the noise source then I suspect it's defective.

 

[bigdad1]

Look for a frayed belt, a belt not completely on the pulley, or something stuck to a pulley. Does the clicking get faster when you rev the engine? Or does it go away?

the clicking goes away when engine is tached up,the belt is new,and riding true on all pulleys

 

[bigdad1]

Clicking seems like an odd noise for the tensioner to make. If you're sure that is the noise source then I suspect it's defective.

i hope its just a defective tensioner,thinking of going with factory unit instead of aftermarket

 

[traveler]

Remove the belt and turn the tensioner by hand.. See if it clicks or if you can feel resistance in on part of the movement.

 

[J_C]

i hope its just a defective tensioner,thinking of going with factory unit instead of aftermarket

If it's under warranty and no expensive return shipping, I'd try another of the same.