Jangly noise
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Jangly noise
His will be very hard to describe but I'll do my best , not expecting much but any help would be much appreciated. Lately when I start the x (6.0) in the front in the radiator area, it sounds like something metal is jangling. Similar to a washer vibrating on a loose bolt. But it's loud enough to hear over the engine. I've looked and cannot find any visible bolts or anything loose. As soon as the engine goes up on the auto idle, it goes away, and after it warms up and comes back down, it's still gone. So only when it's cold it seems. Idk any suggestions?
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The last time I heard a jangling sound like I was you were describing, the topside idler pulley was on it's way out.
I was on my way home from fishing with a buddy, heard it, and knew I was on borrowed time. I drove it as far as it would let me go, the alternator light came on, then I knew my time was up. I looked below the hood and found this:
I don't remember where it is on the 6.0, but if I had to guess, I'd say that was it. It could also be the waterpump doing that as well.
I was on my way home from fishing with a buddy, heard it, and knew I was on borrowed time. I drove it as far as it would let me go, the alternator light came on, then I knew my time was up. I looked below the hood and found this:
I don't remember where it is on the 6.0, but if I had to guess, I'd say that was it. It could also be the waterpump doing that as well.
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On the 6.0 the tensioner pulley is on the passenger side (can't remember where the idler pulley is) but here's my idea... If you're taking the belt off to look around, find the secret little locking tab that holds the tensioner pulley in so you can slip the belt off. My Haynes manual doesn't mention this little tab and has a huge procedure written up just to change the belt. Their way is 2 hours or more. Using the little locking tab, less than 5 mins total.
This might be a dumb idea so think about this and do what you think but I wonder if it would worth taking the belt off and starting the car. Obviously only run it for a few seconds as you'll have no water pump or alternator. I'm not even 100% sure if it'll start but I would guess it would. Then see if you still have the noise. If the noise is gone, its something the belt is rotating. Again, do this at your own discretion.
This might be a dumb idea so think about this and do what you think but I wonder if it would worth taking the belt off and starting the car. Obviously only run it for a few seconds as you'll have no water pump or alternator. I'm not even 100% sure if it'll start but I would guess it would. Then see if you still have the noise. If the noise is gone, its something the belt is rotating. Again, do this at your own discretion.
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On the 6.0 the tensioner pulley is on the passenger side (can't remember where the idler pulley is) but here's my idea... If you're taking the belt off to look around, find the secret little locking tab that holds the tensioner pulley in so you can slip the belt off. My Haynes manual doesn't mention this little tab and has a huge procedure written up just to change the belt. Their way is 2 hours or more. Using the little locking tab, less than 5 mins total.
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Yeah that little tab is a life saver. I just pried the tensioner in a bit with a bar and slipped the tab in. Really easy.
I was shocked with the Haynes manual. They wanted you to take the whole fan shroud off, the fan, and a bunch of other stuff, just to get to the tensioner.
I was shocked with the Haynes manual. They wanted you to take the whole fan shroud off, the fan, and a bunch of other stuff, just to get to the tensioner.
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Yeah that little tab is a life saver. I just pried the tensioner in a bit with a bar and slipped the tab in. Really easy.
I was shocked with the Haynes manual. They wanted you to take the whole fan shroud off, the fan, and a bunch of other stuff, just to get to the tensioner.
I was shocked with the Haynes manual. They wanted you to take the whole fan shroud off, the fan, and a bunch of other stuff, just to get to the tensioner.
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