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Can your AC not working have anything to do with the mechanic just replacing the drive belt tensioner and serpentine belt?
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∙ 8y ago
Check to make sure the belt is routed around the compressor pulley. Also check the wiring connector at the compressor in case it was dislodged.
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Your car makes an awful sound when trying to start?
I assume that this is only for A very short time? I also assume that you are talking about A vehicle with only one belt (serpentine),, If this is correct: The likely cause is: The belt is worn out or lose, (or) the belt tensioner is bad.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, If this is not it, Please give more info.
What is a diesel mechanic?
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Is the mechanic liable for damages if the car breaksdown less than 3 hours after getting it back from the mechanic because of previous repairs?
if it is a result of the work that the mechanic in question performed
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Why would an Explorer make a squealing noise when you start it?
Assuming you have already checked the obvious, the serpentine belt tensioner and belt. A common cause of the squeal in 4.0 Ford engines is the camshaft sychronizer (takes the place of the distributor on DIS, distributorless ignition systems). It sounds very similar to a belt squeal and is often mis-diagnosed as a belt being loose or worn. The noise can be intermittant, but if the noise is there when you have the hood up use a simple mechanic's stethoscope to help pinpoint the source of the noise. == == The most likely culprit is a serpentine belt or the belt tensioner. Try replacing the serpentine belt. If the noise persists, replace the belt tensioner. See the related article "Serpentine belt and Tensioner FAQ for the Ford Explorer all models"
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The tensioner is a moving part and can wear out like any other mechanical part, however, there is one bolt in the front of the tensioner pulley (15mm) that holds the tensioner in pace. Make sure that it is tight, no play in the part. There really is no "tightening" of the belt because that is the tensioner's job. If your belt is loose or squeaking you may want to replace the part. That is what I am doing. I have a 2004 Ram 2500 4x4 w/ 5.7L HEMI and am replacing the tensioner. There are 80K miles on the rig and I maintain it meticulously. Troubleshooting the consistent squeaking after the belt r&r I decided it is the tensioner and my mechanic conferred. Oreilly's has the OEM part for $45 (DODGE HOUSE IS $75.00) and it will take 20 minutes to change the tensioner and reinstall the new belt.
On a 94 corsica what all needs to be removed before you can replace the serpentine belt?
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if ur mechanic is anything like mine £130
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Timing Chain Tensioner for a 92 Nissan maxima is roughly 100$-140$ and water pump around 100$ NAPA Auto parts prices Timing Chain Tensioner for a 92 Nissan maxima is roughly 100$-140$ and water pump around 100$ NAPA Auto parts prices
