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1999 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Engine, Lifters.
Mileage: 12,400 miles.

Asked on October 10, 2012

Clicking noise

My wife and i went to look at a 1999 astro for sale.It makes a fairly loud tapping noise when running and the serpentine squeals. could this two separate issues or maybe just a bad tensioner?
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Replied on October 10, 2012

That would depend on where the tapping noise is coming from. If it is from belt area, it could be a worn serpentine belt. If noise is internal of engine, that could be bad valve lifters or even engine mechanical fault.

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