Rattling noise coming from engine while idling or turning

Tiny
ROLIPOLI1981
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  • 1995 BUICK LESABRE
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Engine makes rattling noise when car is at idle or when I make turns. Also, when I give car gas (acceleration on pedal) the noise will stop.
Friday, December 23rd, 2016 AT 12:51 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey ROLIPOLI1981,

This sounds like a serpentine belt tensioner problem which are common, here are a couple of guide that can help you fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/serpentine-belt-tensioner-replacement

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/rattle-noise

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

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Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 AT 12:07 PM

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