1998 Ford Windstar tensioner

BBOUCHERM1

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1998 FORD WINDSTAR
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
65,000 MILES

I have a rattle coming directly from my belt tensioner. I have replaced it with 2 different brands of new tensioner assembly, and still the rattle.
i used a long bar to hear and no for a fact its coming from the tensioner. Also ran van without the belt and no rattle. Everything seems to be lined up, no squeeling or slipping of the belt. All pullys spin freely.
the assembly is not hitting anything. I can't figure it out. Any ideas would be helpful.

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SATURNTECH9

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I have had the same thing happen with other model car's using certain brand tensioners they rattle especially when you rev the engine up. You can try some other brands or you might have to get a factory one if all else fail's.

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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 6:06 PM

BBOUCHERM1

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Sound goes away when you hit the gas. Only does it when at idle.

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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 6:45 PM

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Why did you replace it in the first place?

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Monday, August 16th, 2010 AT 1:18 AM

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Because it rattled, and 2 different new ones do too

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Monday, August 16th, 2010 AT 2:26 PM

SATURNTECH9

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The crazy part is the rattle goes away when you hit the gas. You could have a bunch of weak belt tensioner. Or it's something other then the tensioner.