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04-20-2020, 09:22 AM | #1 |
Strange sound after tightening belts
Belts were squealing so i decided to go through and tigthen them. I went to start the car and now it sounds worse and doesnt sound like belt squeal
This is a video of how it sounds https://youtu.be/5V0A_YbpLCo Pls help! |
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04-20-2020, 09:49 AM | #2 |
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Sounds like the bearings on your idler pulley or another pulley ate it.
https://www.nicoclub.com/service-man...14-SR20DET.pdf MA-12 page for setting proper belt tension. What I'd do if it were me would be to remove the serpentine belts and try to spin the idler pulley and other pulleys by hand. Youll find out in short order which one needs replacing. |
04-20-2020, 03:34 PM | #3 |
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Fan clutch maybe?
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04-20-2020, 04:56 PM | #4 | |
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step two: remove all belts and spin the pullies by hand. when you find the one that feels like gravel, you have your culprit. |
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04-21-2020, 08:54 PM | #6 |
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to reiterate
check how all accessories feel like by hand turn them off 1 by one to see which one is making the noise theres a chance an accessory is about to fail inspect belt visually and by touch also never overtighten a belt Its worse to over than under. I always leave them a little loose them tighten if necessary. and I recommend always carry spare belts and other consumables like fuel pump and spark plugs, a spare coil pack, spare igniter maybe and when it comes to s13 sr20det engines always keep a spare power steering and alternator handy minimum |
04-21-2020, 10:38 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, I change my fuel pump and spark plugs on the side of the road all the time.
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04-22-2020, 10:22 AM | #8 |
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I've changed fuel pumps in my s13 a few times on the side of the highway, or at a track event.
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04-22-2020, 04:58 PM | #9 |
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Ehh I get carrying one failure prone show-stopping sensor or something, but when you're carrying a spare car in your glovebox.... maybe just expect to hitchike to autozone if your car breaks?
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04-22-2020, 05:12 PM | #10 | |
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So yeah Im going to carry anything that cheap and that light and I recommend anyone with the type of vehicle that could shit a performance part at any second do so as well you dont need to carry expensive parts just the basics, Often I won't carry a spare tire either (due to lsd concerns) just a tire plug kit and air pump. Part of the reason I started carrying so many of these things was because back in the day I would have to tune a couple of cars like mine in a day (sr20 setups or whatever) and it was very handy to have a spare igniter, coils, plugs, etc... on hand to help out with diagnostics and often I would be leaving this or that behind to help someone out. I weighed out and made a 'kit' of sorts with various necessities, most of which fit into the 240sx quarter |
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04-22-2020, 11:53 PM | #11 | |
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But I sure like having my car buttoned up like an airplane - if I have to set it down, I expect to bring my truck to recover it. The truck's a fixn' barge, can carry anything it and any other vehicle needs, or transport it. And if you depend on a vehicle, of any age or type, you pretty much need a second vehicle, you know? |
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04-23-2020, 04:03 AM | #12 |
So spinning my idler pulley by hand sounds like this
https://youtu.be/TLeHwmrErYg Is it safe to say thats what the issue is? If it is, would i have to buy a replacement? Or could i ask around locally and buy a used one from someone? I also span all the other pulleys by hand and they were quiet. Thanks |
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04-23-2020, 05:56 AM | #13 | |
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I think you already know the answer to your first question. It should be silent or just about. That thing is TOAST. Why put another used one in there? It's a pulley with bearings. They dont last forever and this isnt a big money part. You could roll the dice or just get the new part and know it's going to stay fixed. The whole part OEM is less than $100 USD. I'm confidant they make aftermarket versions for cheaper. Not sure what parts stores you have but here's the part number from the dealership; M-11925-65F03 Also make sure you follow the fsm in my initial reply for setting proper belt tension. You can really damage other components and shorten their life by overtightening the belt. The arrows are where you check for deflection. Also inspect your belts for wear while you're in there. flip them inside out and inspect for cracks along the radius as they bend and for signs of wear. Seized pulleys will damage the belt too. The idler pulley is only for your A/C compressor drive. It's possible to run without that one specific belt but you'll want the one for the power steering and DEFINITELY the one that drives your alternator and water pump. Last edited by NukeKS14; 04-23-2020 at 06:19 AM.. Reason: link to part # |
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04-23-2020, 07:43 AM | #14 |
ok thanks. i have bought new belts so ill just put them on and make sure i dont over tighten them.
if i decide to run without that belt do i just tighten everything up and leave the belt off? or do i take the idler puller off as well? |
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04-23-2020, 08:41 AM | #15 |
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Wont matter. Either way is fine. I'd just leave the AC belt off and keep the pulley there so you have an easy reference when you go to install the new pulley.
Last edited by NukeKS14; 04-23-2020 at 09:00 AM.. Reason: clarification. |
04-25-2020, 12:50 AM | #17 |
So i took all of the belts off and put a new power steering and alternator belt on, no belt for the idler pulley. and now the car wont start at all lol...
could i have damaged the alternator somehow? or does there need to be a belt for the idler pulley? |
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04-25-2020, 01:10 AM | #18 |
Bad alternator shouldn’t cause a no start if your battery is still good and charged. What is it doing? Crank no start? No crank? Just a click? could be a separate unrelated issue or check if you forgot to plug something else in, ie. MAF sensor, loose ground, etc
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04-27-2020, 02:21 AM | #20 |
04-27-2020, 08:23 AM | #21 |
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Still sounds like the fan clutch to me.
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