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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: Drive belt pulley tensioner
quote: gu4500 wrote:
... And the mud, especially, in the pig pen, at Cruiser has a close resemblance to grinding pastes......
Yes, good point. Afterall mud is water+dirt.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
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24/Aug/2009, 9:37 pm
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johnsey
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 01-2007
Location: Melbourne, Wantirna
TOTAL POSTS: 435
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Re: Drive belt pulley tensioner
Had the vehicle inspected by another independant mechanic today, he has clarified that the drive belt tensioner is what is causing the rattling noise. This will be done next week when he has the part.
So far two independant mechanics have diagnosed this fault which looks as if it's the problem, with no charge so far. When Nissan looked at the car they denied this was at fault, they claim the noise couldn't be found hoping i would be sucked into throwing more money at them if it was booked in with them on another day.
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--- Xcited Touring
Series 2 2005 ST Auto, nudge bar, driving lights, spoiler, GME 3100 UHF, towbar , bashplate, Yokohama Geolander AT-S and Kings Springs lift X495 (c)
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26/Aug/2009, 8:11 pm
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johnsey
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 01-2007
Location: Melbourne, Wantirna
TOTAL POSTS: 435
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Re: Drive belt pulley tensioner
I'm glad to report that the drive belt tensioner assembly has been replaced. As usual with these type of parts it was the bearing which had failed. With the part costing $173 and a little over half an hour the job was done for $220 including GST.
I'm sure glad this reliable mechanic looked after me, rather than being shuffled around like kids in a school yard with the dealer.
--- Xcited Touring
Series 2 2005 ST Auto, nudge bar, driving lights, spoiler, GME 3100 UHF, towbar , bashplate, Yokohama Geolander AT-S and Kings Springs lift X495 (c)
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1/Sep/2009, 4:57 pm
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AkaZulu
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 07-2009
Location: Palmerston, NT
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Re: Drive belt pulley tensioner
And the verdict ? Its all working sweet as just like a bought one ? Or ...
Also did the mechanics offer any sort of suggestion as to what may have caused it to fail ?
--- X-1318 (c)
AkaZulu
2003 Ti-L T30, Polar White
Bling: Chrome factory Nudgebar, Spotties, Sunroof, Bonnet Protector, Towbar, X-Trail Brake Decal, HiTech Full Exhaust System, K&N Air filter, DVD/MP3/GPS/Bluetooth/TV/USB/iPod/Touchscreen TFT
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1/Sep/2009, 9:42 pm
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johnsey
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 01-2007
Location: Melbourne, Wantirna
TOTAL POSTS: 435
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Re: Drive belt pulley tensioner
Had a short drive of the exy just to fill her up (wife usually drives it during the week) and found the engine running smoothly with no abnormal noises. The mechanic was a little surprised it had failed after 65k as it is driven conservatively with no towing of heavy loads or lead foot driving. Now and again items such as this can fail due to many factors, eg excessive heat, dirt, poorly lubricated or irregular loading of bearings.
--- Xcited Touring
Series 2 2005 ST Auto, nudge bar, driving lights, spoiler, GME 3100 UHF, towbar , bashplate, Yokohama Geolander AT-S and Kings Springs lift X495 (c)
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2/Sep/2009, 8:31 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Re:
Good to hear Davo,
I wouldn't be too complacent about the tensioner pulley as just by oiling it up doesn't mean its all good.
Keep an eye on it and listen out for it as it will probably start making noises very soon.
Hopefully it will last you.
You can save a lot of money by doing it yourself, all it takes is to do the job once and confidence levels go through the roof. The hardest part is having the guts to give it a go.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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23/Dec/2010, 5:20 am
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Toddyh03
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 08-2011
Location: Lalor Park, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 1663
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Re: Drive belt pulley tensioner
I think I may be the first Diesel with this issue. After several runs involving mud it seems the drive belt bearing is shot and causing a rattling sound with a very feint whir. Had the diagnosis confirmed by my mechanic and a quote of $130 for the part plus labour so something between $200-300. Considering a few months ago the belts were underwater for a couple of hours while I dug the car out not too bad I guess.
--- Toddyh X-2048 (c)
New: Challenger
Old: 2010 T31 Diesel modified
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