Guest snikkers Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 I have a Galaxy 1.9 Tdi 130 2003 model which has a very annoying 'tommy gun' type rattle coming from the fan belt tensioner. This goes off when you slightly increase the revs. It is worse when you put more pressure on the belt through the alternator (lights) or turning the A/C on. It is at its worst when turning the power steering while stood still, making the power steering very noisy like it needs lubricating. Again, this is not a problem if you add a couple of hundred revs. I have changed the tensioner which made no difference and replaced the fan belt with a genuine Ford one. The latter worked for a week, but now it is back to what it was. Have taken to 2 independent garages who have both said their is definately something wrong, but don't know what. Thinking of replacing the fan belt again for a non Ford one to see if this works. Anybody out there with any ideas? Quote
Guest neil_wiles Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 Some time ago I had the same problem on a MK1 1.9 and to cure it I had to change the casting and spring pressure arm for the tenisioner. I have not had the problem on the MK11 however it may be the same part causing the issue, it eventually wears the tensioner shaft out through the casting. Have a check and see if lubricating the shaft of the tensioner and not the spindle for the pulley quietens the noise if so that where the problem is. PS look at that Post number 700 it was at the time I am impressed Quote
Guest snikkers Posted December 16, 2006 Report Posted December 16, 2006 I have a Galaxy 1.9 Tdi 130 2003 model which has a very annoying 'tommy gun' type rattle coming from the fan belt tensioner. This goes off when you slightly increase the revs. It is worse when you put more pressure on the belt through the alternator (lights) or turning the A/C on. It is at its worst when turning the power steering while stood still, making the power steering very noisy like it needs lubricating. Again, this is not a problem if you add a couple of hundred revs. I have changed the tensioner which made no difference and replaced the fan belt with a genuine Ford one. The latter worked for a week, but now it is back to what it was. Have taken to 2 independent garages who have both said their is definately something wrong, but don't know what. Thinking of replacing the fan belt again for a non Ford one to see if this works. Anybody out there with any ideas? Now going to change the fan belt next week for a non genuine Ford one and hope that the Ford one is faulty. At least then I can eliminate the Fan Belt as the cause before I take it to Ford and get ripped off while they try and find the fault! Quote
Guest Bobsys Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 I have a Galaxy 1.9 Tdi 130 2003 model which has a very annoying 'tommy gun' type rattle coming from the fan belt tensioner. This goes off when you slightly increase the revs. It is worse when you put more pressure on the belt through the alternator (lights) or turning the A/C on. It is at its worst when turning the power steering while stood still, making the power steering very noisy like it needs lubricating. Again, this is not a problem if you add a couple of hundred revs. I have changed the tensioner which made no difference and replaced the fan belt with a genuine Ford one. The latter worked for a week, but now it is back to what it was. Have taken to 2 independent garages who have both said their is definately something wrong, but don't know what. Thinking of replacing the fan belt again for a non Ford one to see if this works. Anybody out there with any ideas? Hi SnickersMy 52 reg 115ps had a similar problem, (exactly the same symptoms).The tensioner was visibly rattling around under load- mainly when steering pump was under load. Fortunately fixed under warranty) fraud changed the tensioner and belt, seemed better for a few days.I took it back, then they changed alternator, apparently the alternator bearings had failed.- remember the drive belt drives aircon, alternator and steering pump.Problem sorted. So I suggest you have a swing in the alternator pulley to see if there is any movement. Good luck.Bob Quote
jackthehat.co.uk Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 I have a Galaxy 1.9 Tdi 130 2003 model which has a very annoying 'tommy gun' type rattle coming from the fan belt tensioner. This goes off when you slightly increase the revs. It is worse when you put more pressure on the belt through the alternator (lights) or turning the A/C on. It is at its worst when turning the power steering while stood still, making the power steering very noisy like it needs lubricating. Again, this is not a problem if you add a couple of hundred revs. I have changed the tensioner which made no difference and replaced the fan belt with a genuine Ford one. The latter worked for a week, but now it is back to what it was. Have taken to 2 independent garages who have both said their is definately something wrong, but don't know what. Thinking of replacing the fan belt again for a non Ford one to see if this works. Anybody out there with any ideas? Hi SnickersMy 52 reg 115ps had a similar problem, (exactly the same symptoms).The tensioner was visibly rattling around under load- mainly when steering pump was under load. Fortunately fixed under warranty) fraud changed the tensioner and belt, seemed better for a few days.I took it back, then they changed alternator, apparently the alternator bearings had failed.- remember the drive belt drives aircon, alternator and steering pump.Problem sorted. So I suggest you have a swing in the alternator pulley to see if there is any movement. Good luck.Bob My 02 plate TDi 115 just started doing exactly the same thing yesterday. The steering sounds very loud and feels "rumbly" when turning it when the car is standing still and the engine is idling. If you increase the revs slightly then all the symptoms disappear. Even when not steering you can hear a rattly noise from under the bonnet. Again, this disappears as soon as you increase the revs slightly. I can see something next to the drivebelt which is wobbling (I assume this is the tensioner everyone is talking about). Also, at the exact time this problem started I got two warning messages on the dash saying "Alternator Workshop". That warning hasn't appeared again but judging from what you fellas are saying it could indeed be the alternator bearings. Having said that I am a real dumbass when it comes to car maintenance. Quote
Dave-G Posted January 6, 2007 Report Posted January 6, 2007 Did you resolve this snikkers? tried to PM you but it dont work... probably forum probelems again... was ok before glen got bored and started playing :rolleyes: Quote
Dave-G Posted January 6, 2007 Report Posted January 6, 2007 OMG - the edit dont work... grovels profusely Quote
Dave-G Posted January 10, 2007 Report Posted January 10, 2007 Dont ya just lurve it when no-one gives you a result? See here for a similar thread:http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.ph...p;hl=alternator Quote
littledaz Posted January 11, 2007 Report Posted January 11, 2007 Please look at this thread as I think this may solve your problem. http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.ph...amp;#entry95499 littledaz Quote
NikpV Posted January 11, 2007 Report Posted January 11, 2007 Did you resolve this snikkers? tried to PM you but it dont work... probably forum probelems again :rolleyes: can pm him when he becomes a member at 30 posts :lol: Quote
Dave-G Posted January 13, 2007 Report Posted January 13, 2007 Ah - seems a 'grate way to put off new members. I understand why new members have to go through a filter - but it seems, in my opinion, to be too fine. Quote
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