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2003 Vauxhall Vectra Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Engine, Mechanic.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 30, 2010

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Engine Mechanical problem
2003 Vauxhall Vectra 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 110000 miles

I HAVE A 2003 VAUXHALL VECTRA 2.2DTI.FITTED NEW MULTI V BELT AND TENSIONER.ON TICK OVER THE BELT VIBRATES AND THE TENSIONER ALSO AND MAKES A RUMBLING NOISE.HAD NEW CRANK PULLEY FITTED 16 MOUNTHS AGO.ALL OTHER PULLEYS FILL OK ANY IDEAS.
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Replied on August 1, 2010

I would double check all other pulley's are good ?

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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Replied on August 1, 2010



Done that. All spin freely. Could the Pully's be warn where the belt uns on them?

Tiny Response from Gaymers Autos
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Replied on August 7, 2010

Check for a bad alternator or A/C compressor .. this could be adding drag to the belt when hot causing the vibration ?

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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