Engine noise

[greensho]

I own a '93 ATX with 114K miles. Lately, it started to make a rattling noise at idle and most noteably between 1500-2000 RPM (for whatever reason, it stops after 2000RPM). I had a machanic check it out and he said the tensioner belt is loose and that the noise is the sound from it hitting against the housing.

While browsing online for parts (since my local machanic said only parts he could find are expensive dealer parts), when I try to search for the tensioner, I see:

1. Timing Chain Tensioner - left and right
2. Serpentine belt.

Are both of these the same thing?

Now, I'm pass due for my 100K schedule maintenance which includes timing belt change. Thus, I decided to replace:

1. Timing belt
2. Water pump
3. crankshaft position sensor
4. front main seal

Anything else?

 

[sdpatt]

The timing chain tensioner is a device that maintains the tension on the chain between the intake and exhaust cams of each bank and very rarely fails. This has most likely not failed.

The serpentine belt is the accessory drive belt on the front of the engine that connects the crank damper to the A/C compressor, alternator, water pump and power steering pump.

Your choice of parts to replace is a good list. I have emailed to you the spreadsheet of parts and their sources. I recommend the rebuilt Ford pumps to save a chunk of cash and installation effort.

 

[greensho]

Thanks a lot! The spreadsheet you emailed is about as detail as it could be.

BTW, you're white SHO looks awesome. I just wished I could of got mine in anywhere near the condition yours is in.

Now, only if I could find a replacement for my blown subwoofer...