tensioner out?

goldsberry1 · Post by **goldsberry1** » January 3rd, 2005, 12:08 am

i thnik my timeing belt tensioner is out. how loud is it when they do go out? mine sounds pretty bad. is it bad to drive on it? i only have to drive until the 15th or so (payday). are there any good places to get them cheaper the $145.

Teal_93 · Post by **Teal_93** » January 3rd, 2005, 5:43 pm

It is probably the adjustment pulley bearing for your belts. There are 2 of them. 1 for each belt. I just changed mine this weekend.

I was able to get the bearings from a local auto parts store for $6 each.

Makes a huge difference.

lakersfan1 · Post by **lakersfan1** » January 3rd, 2005, 7:02 pm

Try taking the accesory belts off and run the car for a minute to see if that makes the noise go away. Should only take a few minutes to disengage the belts to try it. If so, as said, it's only $5 or $6 a bearing for each tensioner.

Otherwise, then the tensioner is $145 at a minimum for the Mazda brand part if you buy it online. At the dealership, they're over $200. If it's the tensioner, it'll make your engine sound alot like an old diesel engine.